College of Central Florida is the first choice in quality and affordable higher education for students from more than 85 different nationalities. CF is recognized in the top 15% of colleges in quality by the Aspen Institute of Community College of Excellence and among the top 1% in affordability nationwide by the U.S. Department of Education.

College of Central Florida offers more than 150 academic pathways for undergraduate studies, including 2-year occupational degrees, 2+2 transfer pathway program and 4-year bachelor’s degrees.  Fields of study include Art, Business, Communication, Education, Health Sciences, Humanities, Industry and Manufacturing, Public Safety, STEM, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Human Services. 

Florida University Transfer Admission

CF graduates with an associates degree are guaranteed transfer admission to a Florida public state university. CF has partnerships with University of Central Florida (Orlando), University of South Florida (Tampa), Florida A&M University (Tallahassee) and University of Florida Online.

All English Fluency Levels Welcome 

International students may begin their degree program at the College of Central Florida before mastering English. Evidence of English Proficiency (TOEFL 61 and IELTS 5.5) are accepted but not required for admission.  CF offers English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes (ESL/EAP) courses. These credit courses are an integral part of the academic program and are designed to prepare a non-native English speaker for success in a chosen field of study. EAP courses are offered every semester and cost the same as all credit courses.

Student Housing at the College Square Apartments

Student housing is available at College Square Apartments. Students can easily walk to classes and college facilities as it is conveniently located adjacent to the CF Ocala Campus. Campus and housing facilities are in a safe location near shopping malls, banks and movie theaters. The spacious, fully-furnished apartments provide each student with a private bedroom and shared bathroom, living area, kitchen and dining area. Amenities include swimming pool, volleyball court, computer lab, laundry facilities and mailboxes. We welcome you to experience this home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Admission Made Easy

College of Central Florida accepts degree-seeking students in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.  The requirements are as follows:

* Online application at www.CF.edu/apply with $30 USD application fee

* High school transcripts and certificate (Learn more at Foreign Transcripts Credential Evaluation > College Of Central Florida (cf.edu)

* Financial declaration of $20,663 (Associate) or $24,340 (Bachelor)

* Passport copy

* TOEFL 61 and IELTS 5.5 scores accepted, but not required, for admission

Admission Deadlines: July 1 (Fall), Nov. 15 (Spring), and April 1 (Summer)

International Student Services

CF is committed to helping you every step of the way. The International Student Services office helps with:

• F-1 Visa application process
• Admissions consultation
• One-on-one academic advising
• Free tutoring
• International student club membership
• Student employment requests
• International student campus housing
• Free airport shuttle pick-up
• Change of Visa status to F-1 Student Visa, and more!

Take a virtual tour of College of Central Florida's largest campus located in the safe, suburban community of Ocala, Florida, which is 1.5 hours away from Walt Disney World Orlando and Daytona Beach.  This video walks through many of the buildings and amenities available for students at the Ocala Campus.