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International Undergraduate Admission

Apply to USF as an International Student

International students come to USF for the small classes, rigorous academic programs, and all the excitement and culture of San Francisco. As part of our Jesuit mission, we look for students who want to contribute to the global community and use their education to make the world a better place.

9%

international students at USF

Top 6%

in lifetime earnings
(Georgetown University "Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI" 2022)

#2

in student diversity among national universities
(U.S. News & World Report 2023)

#5

Best college location in the U.S.

International Information Session

Talk to an international admission counselor to learn more about our admission process.

Admission Counselor

Find us on WeChat

Scan the QR code to chat with our international admission team on WeChat!

International Admission Team WeChat

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Get to Know USF

See how you can change the world from here. Learn about our international community, see what students are saying, and get an overview of the university, life in San Francisco, and the typical coursework for a USF degree.

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Chat with a Current Student

Interested in USF? Chat with a current USF student to get your questions answered right away.

Chinese students and families

Please visit our website at china.usfca.edu.

International Admission

Lone Mountain Main 251
2800 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
Hours

Monday - Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.