Many countries, one college

At St. Petersburg College, we value the intellectual and cultural diversity international students bring to our campuses. We understand that choosing a college is a big decision and we want to help you make the right one. Currently SPC has more than 200 students from 60 different countries around the world.

As a degree-seeking student you can study in the U.S. with an F-1 visa or study online from your home country. SPC also offers a variety of programs to help you learn English. Learn more about the federal guidelines for studying in the United States as an international student.

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Study in the U.S.

We offer several degree options for F1 Visa students.

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Study Outside the U.S.

Work toward your degree online from outside the U.S.

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Center for International Programs

Plug into our hub for international offerings at SPC.

Learn English

Students who want to improve their English can choose from two options at St. Petersburg College.

English for Academic Purposes

If English is not your primary language, our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) credit classes are offered on St. Petersburg/Gibbs and Clearwater campuses over 16 weeks, beginning three times a year in August, January and May. All English levels are offered, and class occurs 2 days a week. You can earn 12 academic credits for the advanced classes and satisfy the foreign language requirement. This program is available for F-1 visa students.

English for Academic Purposes

Intensive English Program

If you want to improve your English, we offer non-credit courses through the Intensive English Program six times a year in January, March, May, June, August and October over 7 or 14 weeks on the Clearwater Campus. All English levels are offered, and class occurs 4 days a week. Courses are not eligible for financial aid and do not satisfy the foreign language requirement of your degree. This program is available for F-1 visa students.

Intensive English Program

I-17 Disclosure

St. Petersburg College is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.

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