Your South University Journey Starts Here

Congratulations on starting your journey towards your educational goals! For more than 125 years, we've been dedicated to helping students achieve an education that doesn't just transform lives but also opens up endless possibilities. Our commitment to your success ensures that you'll receive support at every stage of your learning path.

Why International Students Choose South University?

✓ Educating students since 1899 — over 125 years of experience.

✓ Sunny campus locations in Tampa, Florida, Austin, Texas, or Savannah, Georgia. 

✓ Study programs with careers in mind, offering practical knowledge and hands-on experience.

✓ US work permit opportunities during Optional Practical Training. 

✓ Small class size and supportive academic faculty. 

✓ Join one of our student clubs and organizations. 

✓ Dedicated international office, admissions, and visa application guidance.

South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.

• International Admissions Application
  • Austin Campus Application
  • Tampa Campus Application
  • Savannah PharmD Application
• English Proficiency
• Transcripts of all Previous Institutions
  • NACES Third Party Evaluation
  • Course-by-Course Evaluation
    • Provide a Course-by-Course evaluation prepared by a NACES member evaluation service provider. The Course-by-Course evaluation must include all studies completed at post-secondary schools outside of the U.S.
• Copy of Passport
• Affidavit of Support
• Bank Statements or Bank Letter
  • You must provide a certified bank letter indicating that your sponsor is financially capable of meeting your education and living expenses. The letter must have been issued within the past three months bank statements no later than 6 months.

More information is available in the South University Catalog.

*The scale for The Prueba Aptitud Academica has changed and now closely reflects the SAT.

**As of April 2005, the SAT verbal test is replaced with the SAT critical reading test.
***Duolingo English Test is only accepted for graduate programs.
±The University will evaluate other tests and programs on an individual basis to determine eligibility for English Language Proficiency.

• Transcripts of all Previous Institutions
  • NACES Third Party Evaluation
  • Course-by-Course Evaluation
    • Provide a Course-by-Course evaluation prepared by a NACES member evaluation service provider. The Course-by-Course evaluation must include all studies completed at post-secondary schools outside of the U.S.

MBA Cost of Attendance
MSIS Cost of Attendance 
PharmD Cost of Attendance 

I-20 Cost of Attendance Breakdown 

Access to your virtual orientation session will be emailed to you before the event.

1. Receive Acceptance Letter & I-20
2. Pay SEVIS I-901 Fee: www.fmjfee.com
3. Apply for Visa if outside of the United States
4. Obtain Visa
5. Attend a Mandatory International Student Advisor Visa Session
6. Make Travel Arrangements and Locate Housing Options
7. Attend Online Pre-Arrival Orientation
8. Sign Up for In-Person Orientation
9. Schedule Financial Advising Appointment to pay for Tuition
10. Schedule Advising Appointment for Course Registration
11. Register for Classes

Here is a downloadable version of the South University International Enrollment Checklist.