Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida

$37,174 - $53,100

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $53,100 and for graduate students it is approximately $38,000.

Full Sail University is a private institution located in Winter Park, Florida, that specializes in providing education and training programs in various creative fields such as entertainment, media, arts, and technology. Full Sail University is known for its immersive and hands-on approach to learning, with state-of-the-art facilities and industry-experienced faculty members who aim to prepare students for careers in their respective fields. The university emphasizes real-world experience and industry connections, offering opportunities for internships, collaborations with industry professionals, and access to industry-standard equipment and software. 
Pride

Points of Pride

  • Princeton Review Ranks Full Sail Among Top Game Design Schools. 
  • Full Sail University Named Apple Distinguished School (2022-25). 
  • Full Sail University is known for its career-oriented programs that are designed to prepare students for specific industries, such as entertainment, media, arts, and technology. The curriculum is tailored to provide hands-on, practical training and skills that are directly applicable to the real-world demands of these industries. 
  • At traditional universities, books and supplies can be a major educational cost from semester to semester. At Full Sail, these items are included in tuition. 
  • With more than a decade of experience in the world of games, Full Sail’s gaming programs have evolved to suit the growing needs of developers, animators, writers, and designers alike. From iteration to UX, every step of the teaching process is designed to emulate the development studio experience, and arm students with a knowledge base as vast and varied as the industry itself. 

University Highlights

  • All Full Sail degree programs are designed to be taken at an accelerated pace. So, both undergraduate and graduate degrees at Full Sail can take about half the time to complete of a traditional university, on average. 
  • Degree programs start monthly at Full Sail, rather than on a traditional semester schedule. That means students can start classes when they are ready, rather than needing to wait for the next semester to begin their education. 
  • Full Sail's Tuition is Locked. At most traditional universities, tuition costs can rise from year to year. At Full Sail, the tuition is set for the duration of your program, so students understand the cost of their education from day one. 
  • Full Sail University is located in Winter Park, Florida, which is close to Orlando's vibrant entertainment and media industry. This proximity provides students with numerous networking opportunities and potential internships or job placements with major companies in the area. 
  • Full Sail named one of the “Top 50 Film Schools” by ‘The Wrap’ for four consecutive years. 
  • Over 40 Full Sail grads were credited on 53 Grammy-nominated projects in 38 categories, with three graduates nominated by name for their own Grammys.
  • ‘Graphic Design USA’ Names Full Sail Top Design School (2022).
  • 121 graduates were credited on 27 Oscar-nominated films at the 2023 Academy Awards.
  • 86 graduates were credited on nine Oscar-winning projects across 18 categories. 
  • 200+ Full Sail graduates from areas of study including Games, Art & Design, Music & Recording, Business, and Media & Communications were credited on more than 25 projects nominated in 21 categories at the 2022 Game Awards.
  • Top 50 Graphic Design Schools and Colleges in the U.S. – Animation Career Review, 2023. 
  • Top 50 Private Graphic Design Schools and Colleges in the U.S. – Animation Career Review, 2023. 
  • Top 25 Graphic Design Schools and Colleges in the South – Animation Career Review, 2023. 
  • Top 10 Graphic Design School Programs in Florida – Animation Career Review, 2023. 
  • Top Design Schools – Graphic Design USA, 2023.
  • Top Game Design Schools – The Princeton Review, 2023. 
  • Named one of the “TopRank: Cyber-Security/AI Degree Programs” by Florida Trend in 2021 and 2022.  
  • Ranked #1 on the “Top 10 Animation Bachelor of Science Programs in the U.S.” by Animation Career Review in 2022. 
  • Best Cybersecurity Education Provider (Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science Degree Program | Silver Globee Winner) – Cybersecurity World Awards, 2023. 

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Computer Animation Bachelor of Science – STEM Designated
  • Computer Science Bachelor of Science - STEM Designated
  • Creative Writing Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Cybersecurity Completion Bachelor Completion - STEM Designated 
  • Digital Arts and Design Bachelor of Science
  • Entertainment Business Bachelor of Science
  • Film Bachelor of Science
  • Game Art Bachelor of Science
  • Game Business and Esports Bachelor of Science
  • Game Design Bachelor of Science
  • Game Development Bachelor of Science
  • Graphic Design Bachelor of Science
  • Information Technology Bachelor of Science – STEM Designated
  • Media Communications Bachelor of Science
  • Music Business Bachelor of Science
  • Music Production Bachelor of Science
  • Recording Arts Bachelor of Science
  • Show Production Bachelor of Science
  • Simulation and Visualization Bachelor of Science
  • Sports Marketing and Media Bachelor of Science
  • Sportscasting Bachelor of Science

Graduate

  • Entertainment Business Master of Science
  • Entertainment Business: Sports Management Master of Science
  • Film Production Master of Fine Arts
  • Game Design Master of Science
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.fullsail.edu/degrees

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS:  6.0
  • TOEFL: 79 
  • PTE: 53 
  • SAT/ACT: Not required
  • Application Fee: $75 
  • Fee Waiver: Available 
 
  • IELTS:  6.0
  • TOEFL: 79 
  • PTE: 53 
  • GRE/GMAT: Not required
  • Application Fee: $75 
  • Fee Waiver: Available

 

Intakes

Monthly Intake.

Accreditation

Full Sail University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).