Miami Dade College
- Public
Miami Dade College: international tuition 9,661 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 20,390 USD. This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students.
Getting in. Neither the school's site nor College Scorecard gives an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 20,390 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through MDC admission application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Miami Dade College?
International tuition is 9,661 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 20,390 USD.
Does Miami Dade College offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. MDC invites all students, including international, to apply to its general 2026-27 scholarship application, but does not specify merit or need-based aid for international students. Many awards are for Miami-Dade/Florida residents.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Progga's Tale2023Campus tour
- Sights, Sounds, And Flavors2022Campus tour
- Rebekah the Photographer2023Applying
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
MDC General Scholarship Application (300+ scholarships)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page explicitly invites international students to apply, though individual scholarships may have their own criteria.
Deadline: May 1, 2026 (2026-2027 cycle)
MDC General Scholarships (MDC Scholarship Application)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page invites international students to apply, though each scholarship has its own criteria.
Deadline: May 1, 2026 (2026-2027 cycle)
American Dream / Future Ready / MDC Presidential ScholarsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
These programs target Miami-Dade graduates/residents; international students are not mentioned.
American Dream / Future Ready / Presidential Scholars / Rising ScholarsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
These target Miami-Dade graduates or residents; a Vietnam-based student likely does not qualify, but the page does not say explicitly.
Board of Trustees AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
For associate graduates moving to a bachelor's, not first-years; international status is not mentioned.
Deadline: April 2, 2026
Florida Bright FuturesIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
This is a Florida state program; the page does not mention international students, so it is treated as government aid for residents.
- Renewable in later years
The Honors College scholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
For high-achieving Honors College students; the page does not address international students.
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- SATACTiSAT/ACT scores are not required but should be submitted if you have them.Optional
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
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Deadlines
- International student application deadline - Spring term (January - April)Applicationabout17days
- International student application deadline - Summer term (May - August)Application+161 days
- International student application deadline - Fall term (August - December)Application+259 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
63 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data