Welcome to Graduate Admission at the University of San Francisco.

The University prepares graduate students to act as thoughtful, just, and skilled leaders of an increasingly global community. Our rigorous and thorough approach to classroom learning and real world experience, leads our students to find success in any number of fields, from boardrooms to courtrooms to classrooms around the world.

We offer over 50 graduate programs, at the master and doctorate levels, in five different schools – School of Nursing and Health Professions, School of Education, School of Law, School of Management and College of Arts and Sciences.

USF’s relatively small size belies the breadth of our graduate curriculum and the unique opportunities that come from working so closely with our outstanding faculty – over 90% of whom have obtained Ph.Ds or other terminal degrees in their fields.

Many of our programs are designed to accommodate working professionals, with features like spring and fall admission and flexible class schedules. The bulk of USF’s graduate programs are based on our main campus, located in the heart of San Francisco—but our four regional campuses offer graduate studies as well.

Applying

Application procedures differ according to the degree program, but generally, an online form with a personal statement, test scores, transcripts, and personal recommendations are required.

While USF does expect that potential graduate students will have distinguished themselves academically, we do not have fixed GPA or test score requirements. We look at each application as a whole, with an eye towards applicants who show interest in the USF mission of making the world a better place.

Getting to Know Us

Peruse our site. Visit campus (a virtual tour is also available). And ask questions. Feel free to contact our office or your Program Advisor for assistance.

We look forward to meeting you.