International Students
Submit English Language Proficiency Scores
All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency and meet the minimum score requirements. The university does not accept scores compiled from multiple tests to meet English proficiency requirements.
UF’s TOEFL school code is 5812.
Minimum acceptable scores:
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- UF is registered to receive IELTS scores using the IELTS Results Service E-Delivery. Scores should be sent to the University of Florida, which only accepts scores from this E-delivery service. UF does not accept paper Test Report Forms or unofficial copies of IELTS Test Report Forms from students. Applicants should contact the IELTS test center where they took the IELTS to request their official test results be sent to our account name: The University of Florida. An institution code is not required.
The address associated with our IELTS Results Service account is:
The University of Florida
201 Criser Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611
United States
Exceptions include:
- Applicant is a citizen of a country where English is an official language
- Applicant has earned a prior bachelor's degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree at an accredited university in the United States.
- Have successfully completed one academic year in a degree-seeking program at a recognized/regionally accredited university or college in the United States or a country where English is the official language.
- Applicant is a citizen of an exempt country listed on UF Admissions Qualifying Countries.
Submit Official Translated Degrees and Transcripts
All applicants must submit official copies (in the native language) of each transcript, mark sheet and diploma/degree certificate from each university or college from which a degree was earned. In addition, certified English translations of all documents must be presented. A notarized translation is not considered official nor is a translation by the applicant. A certified private translator or official translation agency (such as, Josef Silny and Associates) may be used by the applicant if your institution does not provide certified translations of your transcripts and degree statements.
International candidates must have a college-level education that is equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Transcripts are reviewed by the University of Florida Office of Graduate Admissions once an application for admission has been submitted. If there is doubt regarding degree equivalency, transcripts may also be evaluated by an outside agency such as World Education Services. Credential evaluation reports prepared by private agencies cannot be submitted in place of transcripts, but may be submitted as supporting documentation.