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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
The University of Florida is a public research university that accepts international students. Admission requirements to be at this university are generally the official transcripts, English language proficiency, and standardized entrance tests. Below are the general admission requirements:
- Academic Credentials: A high school education or its equivalent with a strong academic record is required. In case of PG level courses, a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution is required.
- English Language Proficiency: It is a requirement for international students to demonstrate English language proficiency by taking tests such a
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
The internship record or PG Business graduates is not particularly great, when it comes to completion numbers.
Of the total students who registered for internships, 75% of the students did not complete respective internships for different reasons.
Given below is a detailed breakdown of the University of Florida internship statistics:
| Internship Experience | Percentage of Registered Graduates |
|---|---|
| Did not complete internship | 75% |
| Completed 1 or more academic internship | 11% |
| Completed 1 or more non-academic internship | 9% |
| Completed both academic & non-academic internship | 5% |
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
University of Florida graduates are known for possessing in-depth knowledge of their respective domains, & are employed across a number of prominent industries.
Given below is a detailed breakdown of the top industries employing Universify of Florida graduates:
| Industry | Percentage of Graduates Employed |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 19.7% |
| Education | 9.7% |
| Finance & Insurance | 5.1% |
| IT & Telecommunication | 3.1% |
| Government & Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Sports & Entertainment | 2.6% |
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Deloitte is among the top 5 companies known to recruit Business graduates from the University of Florida.
Apart from Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Lockheed Martin, The Walt Disney Company & KPMG are some other top recruiters of business graduates at the institute.
The institute's graduates are employed across a number of prominent job roles with Marketing, Engineering, Business, Management, Finance & Sales making up the top sectors employing University of Florida graduates.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
The average salary earned by PG Business graduates at the University of Florida stands at USD 80,738 (INR 69.4 L) per annum.
The median salary figure, stands at USD 72,000 (INR 61.9 L).
Graduates are also rewarded with a number of performance-related & sign-on bonuses, with the average bonus earned by the institute's business graduates standing at USD 10,367 (INR 8.91 L) per annum, while the median bonus figure stands at USD 6,000 (INR 5.15 L).
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4 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
University of Southern California and University of Florida are known to be some of the most recognised universities in the USA and worldwide. The comparative rankings of both universities are given in the table below:
University | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
USC | #79 | #80 |
University of Florida | #106 | #98 |
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
Both the institutes are among the most competitive of their respective regions, when it comes to accepting students. The Univeristy of Florida acceptance rate of 24%, suggests, it is only known to accept about 24 applications of every 100 it receives, making it a tough nut to crack.
However, if University of Florida is tough to secure at admissions at, then Northeastern University is more than 3 times as tough to do so, with an acceptance rate of only 7%.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
University of Florida & Florida State University, both form part of the top 5 colleges & universities in Florida. While the University of Florida is ranked the #1 institute in the region, FSU ranks #4 as part of the same rankings.
When picking one between them it is useful to consider some important parameters such as: acceptance rates, fees, rankings, & courses among other factors.
The comparison given below, does just that, & gives a more clear look of where these institutes stand with regards to the above mentioned parameters:
Criteria | University of Florida | Florida State University |
|---|---|---|
Location | 1478 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA | 222 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA |
Acceptance Rate | 24% | 25% |
Popular Programs | MBA, Psychology, Finance | Psychology, Political Science |
Tuition Fee (MS) | INR 16 L-INR 36.2 L | INR 16.17 L-INR 31.16 L |
Shiksha Popularity Ranking | #42 | #73 |
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
Both Lehigh & University of Florida are among the best ranking institutions of their respective regions.
While Lehigh ranks #1 in the Bethlehem region, as does the University of Florida, in Gainesville.
Choosing between them can be made easier by comparing them based on some key parameters, as shown below:
Criteria | Lehigh University | University of Florida |
|---|---|---|
Location | 27 Memorial Dr W, Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States | Gainesville, FL 32611, United States |
Acceptance Rate | 37% | 23% |
Popular Programs | Finance, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting | Business, Management, Marketing |
Tuition Fee (MS) | INR 18.9 L-INR 21.6 L | INR 16.01 L-INR 36.2 L |
Shiksha Popularity Ranking | #103 | #40
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
The Career Connections Centre at the University of Florida offers various career support services that help students secure internships and employment. Some of the services are mentioned below:
- Gator Professional Series: These are the career development workshops
- Career planning: These are individual and group options where the students get facilities such as career conversations, workshops, guides, etc.
- Industry Engagement Opportunities: Project Resume, Skills lab, Coffee Chat, on-campus interviews, etc. are some of the industry engagement opportunities provided at the University of Florida
- Career Fairs: The University of Florida conducts
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