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South University

South University


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South University is an institution of higher education in the United States, fostering the success of graduates for over a century. Operating across multiple campuses. Our academic programs specialize in Information Technology, Business, Pharmacy, Healthcare, and Nursing. Our student community is over 11,000+ students across all our campus locations.

Established in 1899, South University is an institution of higher education in the United States, fostering the success of graduates for over a century. Operating across multiple campuses. Our academic programs specialize in Information Technology, Business, Pharmacy, Healthcare, and Nursing. Our student community is over 11,000+ students across all our campus locations. We are actively enrolling international students at three of our international campus locations: Savannah, Georgia, Tampa, Florida and Austin, Texas.

As an eligible international student at South University, you will become part of a supportive and welcoming community. Our faculty and staff members are committed to your success as a South University student and are ready to help you with whatever questions you may have. From finding the right degree program to whatever your program entails, weโ€™re here to help you succeed.

The Savannah campus offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, and the Tampa and Austin campuses offer the Master of Sciences in Information Systems (MSIS) program โ€“ STEM, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. All our programs will offer international students the opportunity to request post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), this is a beneficial program in the United States that allows eligible international students on F-1 visas to gain valuable hands-on work experience directly related to their field of study. It provides an opportunity to apply classroom learning to practical, real-world settings, enhancing professional skills and knowledge. All our programs including the MSIS, MBA, and PharmD are eligible for 12 months post-completion OPT. Our MSIS program is eligible for the STEM OPT extension. This extension could extend your post-completion OPT for an additional 24 months.

  • Educating students since 1899 โ€” over 125 years of experience.
  • International campus locations in Tampa, Florida, or Austin Texas.
  • Study programs with careers in mind, offering practical knowledge and hands-on experience.
  • US work permit opportunities during Optional Practical Training.
  • Scholarships available for eligible students.
  • Small class size and supportive academic faculty.
  • Join one of our student clubs and organizations.
  • Dedicated international office, admissions, and visa application guidance.

Dennis M. Korkoryi Jr.

From: Ghana Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)South University, Savannah 2024 โ€œSouth University is a great school with systems that help in student success. There are fun activities, including sports, food truck days, and student competitive activities. Communication is effectively executed through the student email system hosted on the student portalโ€.

Ishta Patel

From: India Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) South University, Savannah 2024 โ€œSouth University is really setting me up for success in my future career. The coursework is challenging, but it's preparing me well for the practical aspects of being a pharmacist. Plus, the opportunities for internships and networking with healthcare institutions around the area are second to none. The faculty and staff at South University have been amazing. They're not just teachers; they're mentors who genuinely care about our success. They're always there to lend a helping hand or offer advice whenever we need it.โ€

Leticia Sheppard

From: Brazil Masters of Science Human Resources Management, South University, Tampa 2024 โ€œI think South Universityโ€™s curriculum is well designed, providing me with the necessary knowledge and skills in my field of study. I also feel like the diverse and inclusive environment provides a cross cultural communication that prepares me for a globalized workforceโ€.

Zikora Nnabugwu

From: Nigeria Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) South University, Savannah 2025 โ€œSouth University is effectively preparing me for my future career in pharmacy through its comprehensive curriculum and practical training opportunities. The university's commitment to experiential learning, such as internships and hands-on clinical experiences, provides invaluable practical skills that will be essential in my future careerโ€.

Jennifer Bradley

At South University, I felt like I was given real-life experiences. The knowledge and information given were based on life-like scenarios that I still apply to my clinical practice today.

South University offers a variety of grants to help students fund their education. Check below to determine what grants you might be eligible for and the process for applying for those grants. Each grant has a Memorandum of Understanding which lists all initial and continuing eligibility requirements.

Graduate Academic Merit Scholarship

South Universityโ€™s Academic Merit Scholarship rewards graduate students for academic excellence and helps lower the cost of enrollment for ground campuses and online. The amount of the scholarship is equal to $50 per credit hour. To continue receiving the Academic Merit Scholarship, students must establish and maintain a South University cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. The initial cumulative South University GPA calculation is established after 2 quarters in the program. All graduate programs including certificate programs; excluding Master of Science in Physician Assistant, Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia Science, and the Doctor of Pharmacy programs.

International Student Academic Merit Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship is to reward students for academic excellence and help lower the cost of enrollment. The amount of the scholarship is equal to $50 per credit hour. It is for studentsย enrolled in a Graduate Program. All requirements are student-driven and are not subject to a committee.

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  • Savannah

    Mall Boulevard,709

  • Tampa

    North Himes Avenue,4401

    • West Palm Beach

      University Centre 9801 Belvedere Road

      • Montgomery

        5355 Vaughn Road

        • Columbia

          9 Science Court

          • Orlando

            5900 Lake Ellenor Drive, Suite 150

            • Virginia Beach

              301 Bendix Rd Suite 100

              • Richmond

                2151 Old Brick Road

                • Austin

                  1220 W. Louis Henna Blvd.

                  • Savannah

                    Savannah, USA

                    • High Point

                      3975 Premier Drive

                      South University