The College of Pharmacy welcomes students from around the world to join our program. Please review the additional documentation required for international applicants and contact GraduateAdmissions@cop.ufl.edu if you have any additional questions.
English Proficiency Tests
All international applicants must provide proof of English Proficiency to be considered for admission to the graduate program.
Scores from the following English Proficiency tests are accepted:
- TOEFL: scores must be sent through the Education Testing Service (ETS) using the institution test code 5812.
- IELTS: scores must be sent through the IELTS Results Service E-Delivery. An institution test code is not required. Paper scores or unofficial scores from students will not be accepted.
- Duolingo: UF does not accept language test scores from Duolingo
Send official test scores directly from the testing service to the UF Office of Admissions. Self-reported scores, unsealed copies of score reports or photocopies of score reports cannot be accepted as official final documents.
Exemptions are granted only if applicants 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; or if applicants hold an earned equivalent of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree from a recognized/regionally accredited college or university in the United States or country where English is the official language.
Please note that Florida law requires international students to prove English proficiency to be funded as a graduate assistant with teaching duties. Depending on your assignment, you may be asked to take the UF SPEAK test after your arrival, even if you qualified for the English Proficiency test exemption during the admissions process. Please review and comply with the University requirements for admission and English proficiency.
International Transcripts
Transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas not issued in English must be accompanied by a certified, literal line-for-line English translation of the original document. Acceptable certified translations will be accepted from your institution or a professional translating service.
Unofficial transcripts and degree certificates can be uploaded for departments to use in their initial application review. However, official copies of your transcripts, translations and degree certificates/diplomas must be submitted for enrollment in the program.
Digitally uploaded academic credentials must include the same information appearing on an official transcript, including biographical information, institution name, signatures, seals and stamps.
Visa Information
Once admitted, the UF International Center (UFIC) works with international students to transition to campus. The College of Pharmacy Office of Graduate Education will initiate the I-20 request for admitted international students shortly after the student has returned their signed admission offer letter. The UFIC will contact the student via email for the required documentation to begin the visa process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all documentation is submitted in a timely manner to secure the visa and arrive on time for the fall semester.
SEVIS Transfer
Students already in the United States, either attending another institution or on a period of employment authorization, must schedule a SEVIS transfer to UF with the international student advisor at their current institution.