Hough is the graduate arm of the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business in Gainesville. It runs the MBA and a group of specialised master's degrees in finance, real estate, information systems and management. Classes meet in Hough Hall, a modern building on UF's main campus. As a public flagship, UF charges less than many private business schools.
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Official website: warrington.ufl.edu
University of Florida
Warrington College of Business
AACSB
Hough Hall
$30,000 – $48,000
International students, graduate programmes
$14,000 – $18,000
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 warrington.ufl.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
22 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 80
MS Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 80
MS Information Systems and Operations Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 80
MS Real Estate
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 80
MS Management
Masters DegreeDuration
10 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 80
Specialised business master's at a big public university.
Lower tuition than most private business schools.
STEM-designated options in information systems.
MBA graduates go into consulting, finance and marketing across Florida and the Southeast.
Information systems graduates join tech and consulting firms.
STEM-designated programmes allow up to three years of OPT work.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Round deadlines
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Selected programmes
UF's campus is huge, with the Swamp football stadium, Lake Alice and Spanish moss hanging from the oaks. Hough Hall is near the business school buildings on the east side.
Gainesville is a college town with lower rent than Miami or Orlando. Buses are free for UF students.
Form I-20 issued by University of Florida
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
Hough admits in rounds, usually from autumn to spring for August entry. International applicants should use an early round to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Most programmes start in August. A few specialised master's also start in January.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from University of Florida after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
The MBA and the MS in finance, information systems and real estate are popular. Applicants need a bachelor's degree, a GMAT or GRE score (waivers exist for some programmes), and TOEFL or IELTS.
Hough offers merit scholarships and some graduate assistantships. International students are considered for merit awards when they apply.
