العربيةStudy abroad at Hollywood
Overview
Country
United StatesPopulation
155,000
Universities
3
Summer / Winter Temperature
Tropical savanna: 25°C–32°C / Winter: 16°C–25°C (Warm year-round)
Why study at Hollywood
Hollywood is a glamorous, thriving coastal metropolis situated in southern Broward County along the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of the Greater Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area in South Florida, located just 15 minutes south of Fort Lauderdale and 20 minutes north of Downtown Miami. Celebrated for its world-famous 2.5-mile brick-paved Hollywood Beach Broadwalk (named one of 'America's Best Beach Boardwalks' by Travel + Leisure), the iconic Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (the famous Guitar Hotel), ArtsPark at Young Circle, Memorial Healthcare System (one of the largest public hospital systems in the United States with extensive clinical teaching facilities), and 0% state personal income tax in Florida. Hollywood is a premier healthcare education and international student hub, home to Barry University College of Nursing and Health Sciences Hollywood Center (renowned for its ARC-PA accredited Master of Clinical Medical Science Physician Assistant PA program), Broward College (Hollywood / Miramar Center - top-rated 2+2 transfer pathways to Florida International University FIU and University of Florida), alongside close proximity to Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious US accreditations. International students benefit from zero state personal income tax, tropical resort lifestyle, clinical healthcare internships, and direct US F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support with 3-year STEM OPT work extensions.
Fees
Tuition fees in Hollywood / South Florida for international students at Barry University (Physician Assistant / Health Sciences) range between $34,500 and $38,000 per academic year (with merit scholarships available for qualified healthcare students). At Broward College, tuition is exceptionally affordable, costing approximately $9,800 per academic year for the 2+2 university transfer associate degree into Florida International University (FIU). Postgraduate Master's degrees in South Florida range from $18,000 to $28,000 per year. Off-campus student apartments and residential communities in Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Beach, and Young Circle range from $700 to $1,250 per month for shared apartments and $1,150 to $1,850 for private 1-bedroom apartments. General monthly living expenses range between $900 and $1,550.
Cost of Living
| Category | Cost (US dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed private apartment in Downtown Hollywood / ArtsPark Young Circle / Hollywood Beach | $1,500 |
| Rent, 1-bed shared apartment / house in Hollywood / Pembroke Pines (near Barry/Broward) | $975 |
| Utilities (electricity, air conditioning, water - Florida Power & Light FPL) | $170 |
| Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - AT&T Fiber/Xfinity) | $60 |
| Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls - T-Mobile/AT&T/Verizon) | $53 |
| Monthly public transport & Broward County Transit BCT / Tri-Rail commuter rail pass (Direct commuter train to Miami & West Palm Beach) | $70 |
| Monthly grocery & student dining budget (Publix / ALDI / Target / Whole Foods) | $420 |
| Coffee / Beverage in café along Hollywood Beach Broadwalk / Downtown Hollywood | $5 |
| Cinema ticket (Cinema Paradiso Hollywood / Regal Oakwood - student discount) | $12 |
| Fitness center / Gym membership (LA Fitness Hollywood / YMCA) | $48 |
Admission requirements
Secondary School Diploma / Academic Transcripts & College Portal
Certified secondary school graduation certificate and official transcripts with certified English translation (GPA 2.5+ for undergraduate / 2+2 transfer; Bachelor's degree with 3.0+ for Physician Assistant studies; test-optional for SAT/ACT).
English Language Proficiency (TOEFL iBT / IELTS / Duolingo / PTE)
TOEFL iBT (minimum 79+ for undergraduate; 80+ for graduate), IELTS Academic (6.0–6.5+), Duolingo English Test (100–110+), or PTE Academic (50–54+).
Student Visa
International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon academic admission and verification of financial documentation (bank statement certifying first-year tuition and living expenses minus scholarship awards), the International Student Services Office issues the official Form I-20. The student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate. STEM graduates qualify for a 24-month OPT extension (total 36 months of US employment authorization).
How to Study
Choose your degree program at Barry University (Physician Assistant, Health Sciences) or Broward College (2+2 Guaranteed Transfer to FIU in Business, Computer Science, Engineering).
Submit your application via the international portal with academic transcripts and English test scores.
Receive your official Admission Letter and submit financial verification to obtain Form I-20.
Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee online.
Complete the DS-160 form and book your F-1 Visa appointment at the US Embassy.
Fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL - just 10 min drive to Hollywood) or Miami International (MIA - 25 min drive), check into your student apartment near Young Circle, and attend International Student Orientation.