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M.S. fall intake deadline: 1 May 2026
MBA fall intake deadline: 1 June 2026

University of South Florida: Admission Process

The University of South Florida offers admission in Fall, Spring, and summer intakes. Fall is the main intake for the majority of programs. Candidates seeking admission must apply through the USF portal or the Common App. The international students had a 90% acceptance rate in Fall 2025, while the USF acceptance rate is 43% overall. USF applications are on a rolling basis, so early submissions increase your chances of getting admission and a scholarship.

Here are the steps for Indian students to apply for admission at the University of South Florida:

Step 1: Visit the University of South Florida's official website.
Step 2: Choose a course to study at the university.
Step 3: Fill out the application form.
Step 4: Scan and upload the required documents.
Step 5: Wait for the university’s evaluation and decision.

University of South Florida: Eligibility Criteria

Students seeking admission to the University of South Florida must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Bachelor's degree: 3.0-3.5 GPA
High School Score: 50%
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 53
DET: 110

University of South Florida: Important Dates

The upcoming important application dates at the University of South Florida are listed in the table given below.

Intake	Application Date
Application Deadline for Scholarship Consideration	Jan 15, 2026
Final Application Date	March 1, 2026
Final Supporting Documents Deadline	March 15, 2026
Confirm Enrollment	May 1, 2026

University of South Florida: Graduate Application Deadlines

The graduate programs at the University of South Florida have deadli

nes that vary depending on the programs and specializations. Some important deadlines are mentioned in the table below.

Programs	Fall Intake Deadline	Summer Intake Deadline
MS in Computer Science	Jan 15, 26	N/A
Master of Public Health	May 1, 26	N/A
MS in Business Analytics and Information Systems	June 1, 26	Feb 15, 26
MBA in Digital Marketing	June 1, 26	N/A
MS in Management	June 1, 26	N/A
MS in Hospitality Management	June 1, 26	N/A
MS in Finance	June 1, 26	Feb 15, 26
MBA	June 1, 26	N/A
Master of Accounting	June 1, 26	Feb 15, 26

MS.: Course

The University of South Florida offers an MS program to Indian students with a relevant bachelor's degree. Candidates seeking admission to the M.S. program must qualify for the IELTS/TOEFL exam. MS programs are offered in specializations including Computer Science, Master of Public Health, Business Analytics, and Information Technology and Management.

MS: Eligibility Criteria

The table below shows the University of South Florida's eligibility criteria for the MS program.

Particulars	Eligibility Criteria
Qualification	GPA: 3.0 in a related field
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL	iBT: 79
PBT	550
DET	110
Application Portal	MyUSF

University of South Florida: Documents Required

The documents required for graduate programs at the University of South Florida include:

Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Resume
PDF of unofficial GRE scores
PDF of unofficial transcripts

University of South Florida Admission 2026:Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date