University of Florida (Gainesville)

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Semester I: 4^th week of August - 2^nd week of December
Semester II: 2^nd week of January - 1^st week of May

Orientation generally commences mid-August for Semester I and early January for Semester II.

Exams take place the 2^nd week of December for Semester I and the 1^st week of May for Semester II.

Academic Calendar

GPA (Average Grade)

There are no GPA requirements for this destination.

Language Requirement

UU students do not have to hand in an official English test (undergraduate)

All areas (subject to departmental permission) EXCEPT:
Levin College of Law, College of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry or Nursing.

It may be hard to get into courses offered by the College of Business, since priority is given to other groups of students (like exchange partners of the Business College).
Please note this does not apply to Economics courses, since they are part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (and not the College of Business)

Possible, depending on student level, departmental permission, and prerequisites.

Note that all courses in Law offered in the Levin College of Law, and courses in the College of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Nursing are not open to any exchange students.

English

On-Campus Housing is limited and therefore not guaranteed to students.
• Students can indicate interest in living on-campus via their online application. Upon submission of the complete application, students will be considered on a first come, first serve basis until slots are filled.
• The on-campus dorm for exchange students is Weaver Hall. Weaver Hall is part of the International Living Learning Community.
• UF offers support for off-campus housing through the Off Campus Life office.

Ultimately, students are responsible for their own off campus housing.

Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Off Campus Life for information and assistance with off-campus accommodation.

Average living costs are around $1,500 per month. (Estimate from 2022)

You can find a more detailed breakdown of living costs here.

You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table

10 places per year

Selection was necessary in the past few years.

You are advised not to place this exchange destination as a second or third choice.