University of Florida (Gainesville)

University of Florida is a universitywide partner in Gainesville, United States of America.

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Academic calendar	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
Requirements	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)
Areas of study open to exchange students	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)
Courses at Master’s level	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.
Language of instruction	English
Housing assistance	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.
Estimated living costs per month	Average living costs are around $1,500 per month. (Estimate from 2022) You can find a more detailed breakdown of living costs here.
Credits	You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table
Number of places available	10 places per year
selection	Selection was necessary in the past few years. You are advised not to place this exchange destination as a second or third choice.

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If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office.