Broward College is a large public college in Broward County, Florida, with campuses in Davie, Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines. It is best known for associate degrees that transfer to Florida universities and bachelor's degrees in business, IT and nursing, at low tuition. Choose it for an affordable start to a US degree in south Florida.
Davie, Florida, United States
Official website: broward.edu
Public state college in Florida
Winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines and more
$9,000 – $14,000
International students, associate and bachelor's programmes
$16,000 – $20,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on broward.edu before you apply.
Associate in Arts (Transfer)
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BAS Information Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BAS Supervision and Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Nursing (RN to BSN)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Transfer pathways to Florida's state universities.
Low tuition in south Florida.
Several campuses across Broward County.
Many students transfer to Florida universities to finish bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor's graduates may qualify for OPT work authorisation.
South Florida's tourism, logistics and healthcare sectors hire graduates.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The main Davie campus has classrooms, labs and student services, shared with a university partner site.
Broward County offers beaches, warm weather and Fort Lauderdale's waterfront. Rent is high for Florida.
Form I-20 issued by Broward College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Broward College accepts international applications on a rolling basis. Apply about three months before the fall, spring or summer start.
Programmes start in fall (August), spring (January) and summer (May).
You need an F-1 student visa. Broward College issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview at a US embassy or consulate.
The transfer Associate in Arts and bachelor's degrees in IT, management and nursing are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0.
Broward offers some scholarships open to international students. Check the college's scholarships pages.
