The University of Saint Francis is a Catholic, Franciscan university, and Fort Wayne is its home campus. Most students here study nursing, health sciences, business or art and design. The main campus is on the west side of the city, and a downtown site houses the performing arts centre and some business teaching. It's small and hands-on, with a large health focus.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Official website: sf.edu
Private Catholic Franciscan university
Main campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Nursing, health sciences, business and art
$32,000 – $36,000
International students, undergraduate programmes
$10,000 – $13,000
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 sf.edu before you apply.
BSN Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BA Graphic Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Nursing and health programmes with hospital placements in Fort Wayne.
A downtown performing arts centre.
Small classes in a Catholic setting.
Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network hire many nursing graduates locally.
Business graduates find roles with Fort Wayne employers such as Lincoln Financial.
F-1 graduates can apply for 12 months of OPT.
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Postgrad
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Undergrad
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Postgrad
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Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city. Three rivers meet near downtown, and the Promenade Park riverfront has become a popular meeting spot.
Rent is cheap by US standards. Chicago and Indianapolis are both around two to three hours away by car.
Form I-20 issued by the institution
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
Saint Francis reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply at least four months before the term to allow for the I-20 and visa.
Most programmes start in August, and many also take students in January. Nursing has its own admission steps.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Campus 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.
Nursing, business administration, the MBA and graphic design are popular. Undergraduates need a secondary school diploma and TOEFL 71 or IELTS 6.0; nursing asks for stronger science grades.
Saint Francis awards merit scholarships to many undergraduates, and international students are considered. Ask admissions for current amounts.
