Florida State University

FSU is one of most top universities in US. University offers high ranked and top rated programs. As per US News and World Report,  FSU is known for courses in Psychology, Finance, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Marketing and Management, Political Sciences and Government, Biology and Biological Sciences, English Language and Literature, Social Sciences, Human Development and Family Studies and International Relations and Affairs. 

Florida State is the largest university in USA to have experiential learning graduation equipment for UG students and offer various scholarships for international students. FSU offers some popular majors such as MS in Computer Science, MSc in Data Science, and MS in Business Analytics. The University offers an acceptance rate of 25%,  making admissions to the university competitive and selective 

Florida State University cost for Non-Florida Residents for MBA course is USD 45,791 for the 2025-26 academic year. Besides the tuition fees, students are also required to pay for living expenses in a single year. These expenses will be of insurance, hostel & meals, books & supplies, transportation, etc. The cost of living for FSU will be above INR 20 lakh. 

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Yes,  if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you do need a visa to study at FSU (Florida State University).

If you wish to study at FSU as an international student, you must submit some mandatory documents mentioned below for a US Student Visa. You must also pay the US Student VISA application fee by the end of the process. Check the list below -

• Valid passport with validity date of at least six months beyond period of stay
• Copy of DS-160
• SEVIS Fee Receipt
• Offer letter
• Form I-20
• Visa fee payment confirmation receipt
• Bank statement 
• Original mark
• Exam score cards as required like IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT or GRE
• Financial Documents are required to show financial strength to support education in the USA

As a mandatory part of admission you should always double check the documents that are required for your programme during the time of application process. Check some general Documents required for FSU admission below, refer to the official website for specific document needed as per course if any.

Due to is comparatively low acceptance rate as per various unofficial sources which is 25% Florida State University is considered a really prestigious university to consider which is competitive in admissions. In the table below some universities are mentioned with their respective QS rankings for recent years -

A GRE score is not required for Florida State University MSc in Data Science course. Other FSU admissions requirements for this course are: 

• UG degree 
• Applicants must have minimal background of Calculus 2, Introductory Statistics, and experience with an object oriented programming language, preferably Python or R.
• Coursework in Linear Algebra is desirable but not mandatory
• GPA of 3.0 is required in last 60 hours of UG credits
• 3 LOR professional and academic

International students must fulfill basic eligibility and submit documents to get into the program. Florida State University thoroughly reviews each application and provide offer letter to deserving candidates.

Given below are the general eligibility criteria -