ACADEMIC CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS FROM TUNISIA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

UNDERGRADUATE DIRECT PATHWAY 1-SEMESTER ACCELERATED PATHWAY 2-SEMESTER STANDARD ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS* Diplome du Baccalaureat or 12 out of 20 11 out of 20 11 out of 20 US High School Style Diploma or 3.0 out of 4.0 2.5 out of 4.0 2.5 out of 4.0 International Baccalaureate (IB) or 27 24 24 IGCSE (O Levels)** 5 academic subjects with 3.0 average based on scale 5 academic subjects with 2.5 average based on scale noted 5 academic subjects with 2.5 average based on scale noted noted below below below AS / A Levels (OPTIONAL)** A 3.0 average based on scale noted below on A Level A 2.5 average based on scale noted below on A Level and/or A 2.5 average based on scale noted below on A Level and/or and/or AS Level if applicable. AS Level if applicable. AS Level if applicable. Must meet IGCSE requirements Must meet IGCSE requirements Must meet IGCSE requirements TESTING REQUIREMENTS SAT or CR460+, Q460+, W440+ NONE NONE ACT R19+, M19+, W18+ NONE NONE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TOEFL or Must meet SAT/ACT minimums 79+ 60 – 78 IELTS or Must meet SAT/ACT minimums 6.5+ 5.5 – 6.0 PTEA or Must meet SAT/ACT minimums 53+ 44 – 52 OTHER NONE NONE Completion of Academic English Level 4 or INTO Password Test Level 6 GRADUATE DIRECT PATHWAY 1-SEMESTER ACCELERATED PATHWAY 2-SEMESTER STANDARD ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 4-year undergraduate degree 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 or equivalent 2.5 GPA out of 4.0 or equivalent 2.5 GPA out of 4.0 or equivalent TESTING REQUIREMENTS GMAT or Score program dependent N/A N/A GRE Score program dependent N/A N/A LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TOEFL or 79+ 79+ 65 – 78 IELTS or 6.5+ 6.5+ 5.5 – 6.0 PTEA or 53+ 53+ 44 – 52 OTHER Completion of Academic English Level 6 NONE Completion of Academic English Level 5 or INTO Password Test Level 6

*Academic requirements only include Academic Subjects. University credit may be granted to first-year applicants who have attained specific minimums in: Advanced Placement (AP), AS and A-Levels, or Interna- tional Baccalaureate (IB). Official scores, sent directly from the testing agency, will be evaluated by subject area. View the “Credit by Examination Equivalencies” at www.usf.edu/exams. **Subjects must include Math, English, Science, a second language and an elective for IGCSE. Scale for IGCSE / O Level / AS Level / A Level is: A*=5, A=4, B=3, C=3, D=2, E=2, F or below=0

UNIVERSITY ADMISSION PATHWAY PROGRAMS ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

• For first-year, transfer & graduate students • No SAT/ACT requirements for undergraduates • No minimum level of English required to start • Already met minimum GPA requirements • No GRE/GMAT requirements for graduates* • Prepares students for university study • Already met SAT/ACT or GRE/GMAT scores (must take by completion of Pathway) • Merit-based admissions scholarships available • Simple application process and no application fee for undergraduates • Graduate in same times as direct entry • Additional support (welfare, academic, etc.) INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM TUNISIA

USF SCHOLARSHIPS INTO USF is committed to helping talented and ambitious international students achieve their goals of studying at a world- UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS class U.S. university. INTO USF scholarships are typically between USF offers a variety of merit-based admissions scholarships. Students must submit a $1,000 and $5,000 during the Pathway program. For more details complete application online to be considered for these scholarships. For more information, please contact your INTO regional representative deadlines and how to qualify please visit: or email [email protected]. www.usf.edu/admissions/international/intl-freshman/cost-scholarships/international-scholarships.aspx

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS International graduate students may qualify for a Graduate Research or Teaching Apply Now! Assistantship. Requests for assistantships should be made at the time of application. Please consult department websites for criteria and application deadlines. Additional Direct: usf.edu/apply scholarship and financial aid resources may be found at: www.global.usf.edu/is/pro-students.php Pathway: intohigher.com/usf/apply

COST OF ATTENDANCE

DIRECT STANDARD DIRECT STANDARD FACTS & FIGURES UG UG PW GRAD GRAD PW

Tuition & Fees* $17,324 $24,000 $21,126 $29,590 3 STUDENTS FROM TUNISIA Books/supplies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 were enrolled at USF as of fall 2015. Housing and Meals $9,400 $10,600 $10,550 $10,600 NEARLY 42,000 TOTAL STUDENTS Other personal expenses** $4,100 $4,100 $4,100 $4,100 were enrolled at USF Tampa as of fall 2015. Insurance $2,584 $2,340 $2,584 $2,340 Total $34,408 $42,040 $39,360 $47,630 INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS *Tuition and fees based on 30 credits (15 per semester) for undergraduate programs and 24 credits (12 per semester) for graduate programs. Almost 8% of the total student population **Other expenses - includes transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses (such as: laundry, toiletries, healthcare, clothing, are international students. entertainment, etc.). Estimated cost is subject to change for 2016-2017 academic year.

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