Admission to the Nathan S. Collier Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) Program is competitive, with approximately 50-60 students admitted per year. Qualified Candidates will be interviewed by the MSRE admission committee before a final decision is made.

We review each application holistically, and consider all applicants based on individual experiences and skills. There are no guaranteed admissions, even if the minimum requirements are met. Prior work experience is desirable and need not be in real estate; in fact, some of our most successful graduates have used the MSRE to transition from accounting, banking, finance, building construction, planning and other fields to a career in commercial real estate.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved institution
• 3.2 GPA (last 60 hrs of undergraduate coursework). Average incoming GPA is approximately 3.52
• Ability to work with and comprehend numerical/analytical concepts.
• Prior work experience, including summer internships, is preferred (non-real estate experience may apply)

Please begin the application process by filling out the pre-application form to indicate the program format to which you intend to apply.

• Pre-application form

After you have completed the pre-application, you will submit the Graduate School Application and pay $30 application fee.

• Graduate school application form

When completing the online application, choose:

• “Primary Program”, look for
• “Real Estate”, then select
• Entry term: “Summer B”

UF Admissions
201 Criser Hall
PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

All applicants must submit the following, preferably in the online application, but may be emailed to Courtney Mack as attachments:

1. Two letters of recommendation
   • A minimum of two recommendations from someone who has supervised the applicant (professor, employer, adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.) are required.
2. Your resume (required template)
   • “Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your résumé.”
3. College transcript(s) (submit to UF Admission, not MSRE program)
   • Electronic transcripts email to admissions.
4. Statement of Purpose Essay
   • The essay should be completed as part of the online application. Please emphasize:
     • Your motivations for applying to the program
     • Why you think you are a competitive candidate for the program
     • How the program fits into your future goals

Failure to provide required documents will delay processing your application.

International candidates must have a college-level education that is equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. It is also critical that international candidates are proficient in written and spoken English.

Policy for 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees

The UF Office of Admissions will not recognize 3-year bachelor’s degrees from India, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada (excluding Quebec), Nepal and Pakistan. Three-year bachelor’s degrees from other countries are reviewed on an individual basis.

Additional documents:

• Test Scores
  If English is not your native language and you do not have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a country where English is the language of instruction, a TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB score must be submitted. University of Florida institution code is 581
• Visa Requirement
  International candidates who require a student visa should submit their applications early to ensure that there is sufficient time to file the necessary paperwork prior to the start of classes. Upon acceptance to the University and after verification of financial solvency, candidates will receive Form I-20 or IAP-66 for a student visa. Processing of the I-20 paperwork can often take 6-8 weeks and is not started until a candidate has been admitted by the University. Students should not leave their home country before obtaining a student visa or come to the U.S. with a B-2 tourist visa.
• Accepted Students
  If, officially admitted, international applicants are required to provided documented proof of financial support for the first year. The International Student Advisors at the University of Florida International Center (UFIC) will only contact admitted students via email to request this information. Additional information about the I-20/DS-2019 process as well as additional resources can be found at the UFIC website or at the International Admissions information page.
• Deadlines
  Please be aware that the application deadline for international applicants is earlier than domestic, because of the extra time it takes to process their application materials at the UF Graduate Admissions office. Also, the International Student Handbook provides great information for helping International students learn more about how to adjust to live in Gainesville and at UF.

The UF MSRE program admits 50–60 students annually based on academics and experience. Degree candidates excel in REE 3043, engage with the Ring Speaker Series and Real Estate Society, and have real estate internship experience. Students from all majors are welcome to apply.

Our typical combination student has:

• Completed all of their major’s critical tracking undergraduate courses before starting a graduate program.
• Completed 70 credit hours, including AP, IB and dual enrollment.
• Business students only: meet with combination advisor
• A 3.4 GPA or better (excels in FIN 3403 Business Finance, REE 3043 Real Estate Analysis & QMB 3250 Statistics for Business, or similar upper division Statistics course)
  • If a combination student has taken REE3043 with an B or higher, then they are exempt from REE6045 ( Intro to RE), however, must replace credits with a Grad elective course.
  • QMB3250 with a B+ or higher, are exempt from taking QMB5304, however, must replace credits with a Grad elective course.
• SAT/ACT scores will be acknowledged. The MSRE average SAT is 1380, and average ACT math is 30.
• Completed a Commercial Real Estate internship
  • If you need help locating a CRE internship, please email Kim Beach

Active in:

• Real Estate Society
• Alfred A. Ring Distinguished Speaker Series
• FARM: Financial Analysis with Real Estate Modeling

Optional:

• UF Gator Real Estate Analyst Program

Graduate Admission Requirements

To be completed in the final term of your undergraduate program with your MSRE Combination Degree advisor.

Admission to the Combination Degree program does not constitute admission to the UF Graduate School. To continue with the program after earning the Bachelor’s degree, Combination Degree students must meet the Graduate School’s admissions requirements. To be eligible for graduate admission, students must:

• Earn a Bachelor’s degree with an upper division GPA of 3.0 or above
• Complete the online graduate admission application for the MSRE program and pay the application fee by the posted deadline
  Note: The application will calculate the upper division GPA (based on 60 credit hours and beyond)
• Barring unusual medical circumstances or other unanticipated events, a gap of more than two semesters (including summer) between completing the bachelor’s degree and beginning the master’s degree is not permitted.
• The graduate admission application should be completed after the Bachelor’s degree application has been submitted
• Have no conduct flags that disqualify them from graduate admission
• Submit all required combination degree paperwork by posted deadlines
• Earn at least a “B” or better in any graduate course in order for it to count toward their Master’s degree

Note: All applicants are required to submit the Information for Residency Classification when they apply to Graduate School. Learn more about Establishing Residency for Tuition Purposes.

Students typically apply:

• sophomore or junior years
• after or during enrollment in REE 3043 Real Estate Analysis

All applicants must do the following:

Complete the Combination Degree application form online. Application materials be can submitted by email.

Submit all required documents (below) after the application form. Please email if you have any questions.

1. Two (2) letters of recommendation
   • A minimum of two recommendations from someone who has supervised the applicant (professor, employer, adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.) are required.
2. Your resume (required template)
   • “Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your résumé.”
3. College transcripts (an unofficial scan will suffice for the admission process)
4. Statement of Purpose Essay
   • The essay should be completed as part of the online application. Please emphasize:
     • Your motivations for applying to the program
     • Why you think you are a competitive candidate for the program
     • How the program fits into your future goals
   • Additional information about your GPA, test scores, or work experience. Use the essay as an opportunity to highlight what you think we cannot assess from the other application materials. Ideal length is between 1-2 pages.

Failure to provide required documents will delay processing your application.

Combination Bachelor/Master Planning Form

If you are a UF undergraduate business student, please contact Allison Gatsche to determine what graduate courses you will be able to substitute for undergraduate courses. We generally require you to meet with an undergraduate advisor before we offer an MSRE admission interview.

Admission to the Nathan S. Collier Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) Program is competitive and based on several factors, including undergraduate GPA and test scores. Prior course work or work experience in Real Estate, finance, accounting, or economics strengthens the student’s application, but not required.

To qualify for dual degree status, current law students must be admitted into the MSRE Program by the end of their fourth law school semester, although earlier applications are strongly encouraged.

Please begin the application process by filling out the Dual JD /MSRE application form.

• Dual JD/ MSRE application form

After you have completed the Dual JD/MSRE application, you will submit the Graduate School Application. When completing the online application, choose:

• Graduate school application form

• “Primary Program”, look for
• “Real Estate”, then select
• Desired entry term: “Fall” or “Spring”

UF Admissions
201 Criser Hall
PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

All applicants must submit the following, preferably in online application or as attachments in an email to Courtney Mack:

1. Two (2) letters of recommendation
2. Your resume (required template)
   • “Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your résumé.”
3. Statement of Purpose Essay
   • The essay should be completed as part of the online application. Please emphasize:
     • Your motivations for applying to the program
     • Why you think you are a competitive candidate for the Dual JD/MSRE program
     • How the program fits into your future goals
4. Copy of UF Application, test scores and transcripts.

Competitive applicants will be interviewed by the MSRE admission committee. Admission decisions are generally conveyed to applicants shortly after the admission interview.

Failure to provide required documents will delay processing your application.

Additional documents:

• Visa Requirement
  Upon acceptance to the University and after verification of financial solvency, candidates will receive Form I-20 or IAP-66 for a student visa. Processing of the I-20 paperwork can often take 6-8 weeks and is not started until a candidate has been admitted by the University.
• Accepted Students
  The International Student Advisors at the University of Florida International Center (UFIC) will only contact admitted students via email to request this information. Additional information about the I-20/DS-2019 process as well as additional resources can be found at the UFIC website or at the International Admissions information page.

For current UF graduate or professional students only. Dual degree students can share a total of eight credits between both graduate/professional programs, shortening the duration of the MSRE degree.

• Concurrent Degree (Between Master’s program + Master’s program)
• Non-Traditional Ph.D./Master’s (Between Ph.D. program + Master’s program)

The Concurrent Degree is designed for students who seek to rise to the challenge of enrolling in a full-time MSRE program while also pursuing an additional professional, graduate or doctoral degree. These programs share class credits, allowing certain credits can be counted towards both degrees. The listed duration of study for a given program is typically extended by one year, and students must be admitted by each program in order to qualify. Starting times for the Concurrent Degree Program are flexible.

Please begin the application process by filling out the MSRE concurrent degree application form.

• MSRE concurrent application form

After you have completed the concurrent application, you will submit the Graduate School Application.

• Graduate school application form