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About FSU
Florida State University (FSU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Tallahassee, United States. As an active member of State University System of Florida, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), FSU is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university is ranked number 463 in QS World University Rankings 2024. In the USA, FSU is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions. The educational institution is in 318 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
FSU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
The academic calendar at FSU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at FSU start from 5,614 USD. International students pay a minimum of 14,204 USD per year. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Academic calendarSemesters
Financial AidYes
BachelorLocal5,614USD/yearForeign18,741USD/year
MasterLocal5,664USD/yearForeign14,204USD/year
Additional costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Room and boardon campus11,088USD/yearoff campus11,088USD/year
Other expenseson campus5,382USD/yearoff campus5,382USD/year
For admission to an undergraduate program, you must have a GPA score of at least 2 and successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT. At FSU,you can also get a bachelor's degree remotely.
GPA2
IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT80
TOEFL PBT500
Master's degree at FSU
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at FSU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at FSU.
IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT80
TOEFL PBT549
Doctorate degree at FSU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 100 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 7.
IELTS7
TOEFL iBT100
TOEFL PBT600
FSU campus
The city campus of FSU provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Tallahassee has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at FSU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
After graduation, you can stay in United States for another year. You can do this by extending your student visa or applying for a job search visa. FSU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
