Welcome international students! The University of St. Francis (USF) is a small private Catholic Franciscan university located in a beautiful historic suburban neighborhood about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, IL, a short train ride away! The small size of the University of St. Francis provides international students with an opportunity to be fully immersed in university culture and receive personal attention in their academic studies that is not always possible at larger universities.
USF promotes the inclusion of all students, regardless of their citizenship, ethnicity, religion or background. USF will assist all international students in achieving their educational goals and overcome the challenges of studying and living in a foreign country. We will work with you in applying to USF and obtain an F-1 visa to study in the USA. We offer a wide variety of support services for international students including advising, F-1 visa counseling, English language support, and international and cultural events.
Learn more about applying for our intensive English program and undergraduate, graduate and student exchange programs.
Discover what scholarships are available to you and get advice on applying for them.
International students can get guidance about coming to study at USF, including visa applications and immigration rules.
If your first language is not English, you will be required to provide test results verifying your English proficiency.
Details of the fee schedules while studying undergraduate and graduate programs at USF.
The International Programs Office has a range of services to help you settle in to your new home and make the most of your time at USF!
Our university is consistently ranked among the best when it comes to quality education, affordability and accessibility in The City of Excitement!
Register with USF for up-to-date news on degree programs or visit campus to meet current students and admission counselors, sit in on a class, or talk with a coach.
