The campus runs down to the St. Johns River in Jacksonville's Arlington neighbourhood, and the river is part of the teaching. Jacksonville University is a private university founded in 1934, best known for nursing, aviation and marine science. Its marine science institute sits on the waterfront. Classes are small and most undergraduates live on campus.
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Official website: ju.edu
Private university
1934
On the St. Johns River, Arlington
$40,000 – $46,000
International students, undergraduate, before scholarships
$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 ju.edu before you apply.
BSN Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Aviation Management and Flight Operations
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BS Marine Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A riverside campus with its own marine science institute.
Flight training linked to a bachelor's degree.
One of Florida's larger private nursing schools.
Nursing graduates join hospitals across north-east Florida.
Aviation graduates move into airline, airport and flight instruction roles.
Jacksonville's port, logistics and banking firms hire business graduates.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is green and quiet, with residence halls, a boathouse for the rowing team and paths along the river.
Jacksonville is the largest US city by area, so a car helps. Atlantic beaches are about 30 minutes east.
Form I-20 issued by Jacksonville University
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
JU admits students on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by May for fall or October for spring.
Most programmes start in fall and spring.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Jacksonville University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Nursing, aviation, marine science and the MBA are popular. Undergraduate entry is based on school grades with IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree.
Yes. JU gives merit scholarships to most undergraduate international students, which cut the sticker price noticeably.
