International students are considered for admission. However, all international students are required to submit either TOEFL or ILETS ( International English Language Testing System) exam unless English is their native language or they have graduated from a school that the language of instruction is in English. In the Graduate Program, the minimum score accepted is 557-560 on the paper based test (TOEFL PBT) or 83 on the internet based version (TOEFL IBT) or ILETS with a minimum score of 6.5.

The University of Fort Lauderdale received approval by the Department of Homeland Security to admit International students. International students may visit the US Embassy in their country and apply for an I-20 Visa to gain access to University of Fort Lauderdale

Transfer students must meet all admissions requirements and follow the admissions procedures of the University. Transfer credits are limited to a maximum of 9 credits and must have a grade of “C” or better.

  1. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be sent to the Office of Admissions. Courses in which the student       ends with a grade less than a “C” are not transferable. 

  2. Documentation such as catalogs, course descriptions, course syllabi and faculty letters of support may be required to       evaluate courses taken at other colleges or universities. 

  3. Upon admission to the University, course credits may be evaluated for transfer. Courses accepted for transfer must be       equivalent to those required in the degree plan. The Admissions Committee will evaluate transfer credits.

The grade point average earned from another institution will not be transferred into the University. If a student’s primary language is not English or their previous institution’s primary language of instruction is not English, they are required to submit the TOEFL or ILETS exam as set forth in the International Students section of Admissions.