YOUR PASSPORT TO AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
POSSIBILITIES AWAITS AT FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
A WORLD OF
Florida is sand, surf and sunshine but so much more
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public comprehensive institution with 16,000 students.
Students enroll at FGCU from all over the United States and from abroad because of our great environment for learning: 63 undergraduate degrees, 26 master’s degrees, 7 doctoral degrees.
Southwest Florida enjoys more than 266 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of about 85°F/29 °C. Within a few miles of our Fort Myers campus lie some of the best beaches in the world, as well as lush parks, dynamic arts and entertainment venues, fine restaurants and chic shopping centers.
22:1 STUDENTTO-FACULTY RATIO 63 26 7 UNDERGRAD DEGREES MASTER’S DEGREES DOCTORAL DEGREES
When you want to explore more of what Florida has to offer, the excitement of Tampa and Miami are just a couple of hours away. Orlando’s world-famous Disney World amusement parks are close enough for a weekend getaway.
Like most of our international students, you’ll want to see more of the United States while you’re here. Just 8 minutes from campus, Southwest Florida International Airport offers nonstop service throughout North America, including major tourism magnets like New York, Atlanta and Chicago.
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FGCU OFFERS YOU A WARM WELCOME
110 STUDENTS FROM OVER COUNTRIES
International students thrive at FGCU
We host students from over 110 countries, representing a global community of diverse cultures, religions, customs and languages. With 16,000 students enrolled at FGCU, you’ll learn alongside peers with different perspectives and share yours with them. Modern, resort-style housing. Diverse dining choices. Hundreds of student clubs and recreational activities. It’s all part of a safe, walkable campus with around-the-clock security staff. And it’s connected to the local public-transit system for off-campus exploring. Your home at FGCU is inviting and accessible, which helps make for an easier transition from your country to ours.
What’s new on campus?
The Water School – The comprehensive nature of The Water School at FGCU allows us to focus on key areas critical to our water-driven world: climate change, natural resources, ecosystem health and wellbeing, restoration and remediation. With 400 acres of protected habitat and LEED-certified buildings, FGCU is an environmental lab with sustainability at the core of its mission. Our award-winning initiatives in education, energy production, research and sustainable practices make us one of the nation’s greenest campuses - the perfect place to develop The Water School at FGCU.
Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship – FGCU Ranks No. 1 in undergraduate entrepreneurship programs in Florida and No. 22 nationally (The Princeton Review, Entrepreneur magazine). We prepare students to harness their creative potential — and it’s working. Entrepreneurship students are achieving success in securing great jobs, creating new startup companies, transitioning into family business, or starting artistic careers. Many of our students start businesses or invent products before they graduate.
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Concentrations are listed below degree programs.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
} Anthropology (B.A.)
} Art (B.A.)
} Biochemistry (B.S.) } Biology (B.A.) } Biology-Accelerated (B.S.) } Biology (B.S.) w Microbiology w Organismal Biology & Ecology w Pre-Professional Biology } Biotechnology (B.S.) } Chemistry (B.A.) } Chemistry (B.S.) } Communication (B.A.) w Communication Studies w Public Relations
} Criminal Justice (B.S.)* } English (B.A.)
} Forensic Science (B.S.)
} Forensic Studies (B.S.)
} History (B.A.)
} Integrated Studies (B.A.) } Journalism (B.A.) w Public Relations
} Legal Studies (B.S.)*
} Mathematics (B.A.) } Mathematics (B.S.)
} Music (B.A.)**
} Music Education (B.M.E.)** w Choral w Instrumental
} Music Performance (B.A.)** w Instrumental w Piano w Voice
} Music Therapy (B.M.T.)**
} Philosophy (B.A.) w Law, Ethics and Society
} Physics (B.S.)
} Political Science (B.A.) w International Relations & Comparative Politics w Law & Politics
} Psychology (B.A.)
w Neuroscience & Cognition
} Sociology (B.A.)
} Theatre (B.A.)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
} Child & Youth Studies (B.S.)
w Community Engagement w Education Studies
} Early Childhood Education (B.A.)
} Elementary Education (B.A.)
} Secondary Biology Education (B.A.)
} Secondary Mathematics Education (B.A.)
} Secondary Social Science Education (B.A.)
} Special Education (B.A.)
DAVELER & KAUANUI SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
} Digital Media Design (B.A.)
} Entrepreneurship (B.S.)
LUTGERT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
} Accounting (B.S.)
} Analytics & Informatics (B.S.)
w Data Analytics w Health Informatics
} Computer Information Systems (B.S.)
w Computer Programming
} Economics (B.S.)
} Finance (B.S.) w Financial Analysis & Management w Financial Services w Real Estate Finance } Management (B.S.) w Human Resource Management w International Business w Leadership w Sports Management
} Marketing (B.S.)
w Digital Marketing Strategy
w Business Development & Sales
} PGA Golf Management (B.S.)**
} Resort & Hospitality Administration (B.S.)
w Event Management w Restaurant & Club Management
w Food & Beverage Management w Lodging Management
} Supply Chain Management (B.S.)
MARIEB COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
} Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)**
} Exercise Science (B.S.)
} Health Administration (B.S.) } Health Science (B.S.)*
} Nursing (B.S.N.)**
} Public Health (B.S.P.H.)
} Social Work (B.S.W.)
THE WATER SCHOOL
} Environmental Geology (B.S.)
} Environmental Studies (B.A.) w Ecology & Environmental Assessment w Environmental Education w Water Resources Science & Management } Marine Science (B.S.)
U.A. WHITAKER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
} Bioengineering (B.S.)
} Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
} Construction Management (B.S.C.M.)
} Environmental Engineering (B.S.Env.E.)
} Software Engineering (B.S.)
* Distance learning / ** Limited access
fgcu.edu/undergradprograms
For detailed program info, visit
GRADUATE MAJORS
We can help you tap into the unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth that come while pursuing a graduate degree.
For detailed program info, visit fgcu.edu/graduatestudies
Concentrations are listed below degree programs.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
} Biology (M.S.)#
} Criminal Justice (M.S.)*
} English (M.A.)
} Forensic Studies (M.S.)§
w Forensic Behavioral Analysis
w Human Identity and Trauma Analysis
} History (M.A.)
} Mathematics (M.S.)
} Public Administration (M.P.A.)*
w Community Resilience
w Public Leadership and Management
CERTIFICATES:
- Community Resilience Certificate
- Local Government Management*
- Mathematics
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Ed.D.)
w Curriculum and Instruction
w Higher Education Leadership
w Learning Design & Innovation
w Multicultural/lingual Education
w PreK-12 Leadership
} Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.)# w Elementary Education w English Education w Mathematics Education w Reading Education w Science Education w Middle School Education
w Social Science Education w Special Education w Gifted Education
w English Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
} Curriculum & Instruction –
Educational Technology (M.A.)*
} Educational Leadership (M.A.)#
w Higher Education
w P-12 Education
w No Concentration
} Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)#
} Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)
} School Counseling (M.A.)
} Special Education (M.Ed.)#
CERTIFICATES:
- Educational Media & Learning*
- Instructional Technology*
- Reading Endorsement
- Teacher Credential - Transition Immersion Program
DAVELER & KAUANUI SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
} Entrepreneurship (M.S.)
CERTIFICATES:
- Entrepreneurship
LUTGERT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
} Accounting & Taxation (M.S.) w Analytics
} Business Administration (M.B.A.)# w Accounting/Taxation w Data Analytics w Digital Marketing Strategy w Entrepreneurship w Health Care Management w Information Systems w International Business w Management/Leadership w Marketing w No Concentration
} Information Systems & Analytics (M.S.) w Analytics w Information Technology Management
MARIEB COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (D.N.P.)
– B.S.N. to D.N.P. Nurse Anesthesiology
w B.S.N. to D.N.P. Nurse Practitioner
– Family Nurse Practitioner
– Psychiatric Mental Health NP
w M.S.N. to D.N.P.
w M.S.N. to D.N.P. Nurse Anesthesiology
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (D.P.T.)
w Physical Therapy
w Physical Therapy – Transitional*
} Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
} Health Science (M.S.)*
} Nurse Anesthesia (M.S.N.)
} Nurse Educator (M.S.N.)
} Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
} Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.)
} School Counseling (M.A.)
} Social Work (M.S.W.)
w Medical Social Work
CERTIFICATES:
- Clinical Laboratory Science*
- Health Services Administration*
- Medical Social Work
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Nurse Educator
- Relationship & Family Counseling
- Transition to Mental Health Counseling
- Transition to School Counseling
THE WATER SCHOOL
} Environmental Science (M.S.)
} Environmental Studies (M.A.)
U.A. WHITAKER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
} Engineering (M.S.E.)
w Sustainable Water Engineering
w Renewable Energy Engineering w Construction
* Distance learning
# Accelerated online format
§ Partial distance learning
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
I am a student-athlete on the men’s soccer team and a graduate student in Educational Leadership. I graduated from FGCU with my bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship. I am originally from Brazil and coming to FGCU was the best decision of my life. The university offered me all the support from admission to graduation, besides the gorgeous campus and great education I get. My experience at FGCU was much better than I expected.”
Gustavo Vasconcelos
Coming from a small developing country like Albania, where perspectives and opportunities are often limited, I would have never imagined I would be able to experience what I have at FGCU. I am an international student who moved to Florida to pursue my studies in marketing at FGCU beginning fall of 2020. I feel like I have invested so much in myself and my future by attending FGCU. My small daily victories at FGCU have been the most fulfilling and life changing. I have had the invaluable chance to learn from and interact with brilliant professors, staff members, and peers. Thanks to FGCU, I have a deeper understanding of the world, myself, and future career aspirations.”
Tea Capuni
Choosing FGCU as my home away from home was one of the best decisions I made. Immediately I knew FGCU was where I’d like to further my education not only because of the location and programs offered but also because everyone I contacted from the university was extremely helpful. Unlike other universities, FGCU’s Global Engagement Office instantly reached out to schedule meetings to make me aware of all the tasks I needed to complete. The entire process was quite difficult and foreign for me, but I must say FGCU made it a lot easier.”
Tianna HenryHigh-quality and affordable programs
FGCU is one of the best values in higher education. Tuition has remained the same for eight years, and international students may qualify for merit and FGCU foundation scholarships. Comprehensive student services connect you with the resources you need to succeed, from academic advising to career counseling to health and wellness services.
With a 22:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll gain more than just the standard education you’d get at another university. Our smaller class sizes and hands-on learning opportunities inspire closer connections with professors and peers than most larger universities. That could make all the difference in your post-graduate career.
The numbers help tell the FGCU story
No. 7
Best
Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program in
and
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Among Most Innovative Schools (U.S. News & World Report) No. 1 State for Higher Education in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report) 81% of classes taught by full-time faculty TOP 10 Modern Housing (Niche.com and
College Values) No. 1
Florida
No. 29 in the U.S.
Princeton Review)
Ready to start your journey at FGCU?
Applying to FGCU Undergraduate and Graduate programs
International Undergraduate Application
} Complete the online application
} Non-refundable $30 application fee
} Copy of passport
} Official high school transcripts with certified English translation
} High school completion certificate, if applicable
} Official academic transcripts from every college/university attended
If you have studied at a college or university outside of the U.S., a course-by-course evaluation of the academic credits you earned is required for any college courses taken.
** For international transcript evaluations, contact one of the international agencies located on the following website: naces.org/members
} Official SAT or ACT test scores
} Proof of English Proficiency
To begin your application, visit fgcu.edu/internationaladmissions
International Graduate Application
Graduate applications are processed by Graduate Admissions, and requirements vary by program. Graduate admissions decisions are made by program faculty.
} Complete the online application
} Non-refundable $30 application fee
} Copy of passport
} Official transcripts from every college/university attended and proof of degree
** For international transcript evaluations, contact one of the international agencies located on the following website: naces.org/members
} Proof of English Proficiency
} Official entrance exam scores (GMAT, GRE or MAT depending on program) for some majors
For additional admission information, visit fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/graduateadmissions or contact graduate@fgcu.edu
I-20 Form Requirement
Once you have been academically admitted and fulfilled the immigration requirements, you will be sent an I-20 form from FGCU International Admissions. You will need to take this document to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Office to apply for the F-1 student visa. You will receive additional information in your admissions acceptance packet that will help you transition to FGCU.
FGCU is an inclusive, multicultural university that provides many opportunities and possibilities to international students. I’m the first person in my family to attend a university. The FGCU staff’s step-by-step guidance helped me when applying.”
Guiling Guo
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
HOWARD HALL
10501 FGCU Boulevard South Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Phone: +1 (239) 590-7878
Toll free: +1 (800) 590-3428
internationaladm@fgcu.edu
Questions? We are here to help.
floridagulfcoastuniversity @fgcu @fgcu @fgcu LET’S GET SOCIAL EXPAND YOUR WORLD AND YOUR CAREER POSSIBILITIES INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS HOWARD HALL 10501 FGCU Boulevard South Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 fgcu.edu/internationaladmissions