At the University of South Florida, you’ll find academic excellence, amazing opportunities and support to achieve your goals, whether you’re an incoming freshman, transfer, international or graduate student. As a Preeminent Research University, USF combines top-tier academics with an exceptional location, strong career outcomes and a vibrant student experience.
Academics
Explore Your Passion, Expand Your Potential
At USF, your opportunities are extensive. Undergraduate students can choose from more than 200 majors and concentrations, while graduate students have access to more than 260 master’s and 146 doctoral programs.
Perform research on groundbreaking projects or study abroad while you learn from expert faculty and contribute to solutions that address real-world issues, like finding clean energy sources and fighting red tide.
Location
The Best of Tampa Bay
USF offers students the opportunity to learn and live in one of the nation’s most dynamic regions.
- USF Tampa is our largest campus, located in Tampa’s thriving Uptown District.
- USF St. Petersburg offers a waterfront experience in the heart of a vibrant downtown.
Sunshine, Culture, and Career Opportunities
USF students enjoy year-round sunshine, beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, a thriving arts and culture scene, professional sports, and countless opportunities for internships and career development. The Tampa Bay region is home to leading employers across healthcare, technology, business, and other growing industries.
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Return on Investment
An Education That Pays Off
A USF degree delivers outstanding value. With one of the lowest tuition rates among major research universities, generous scholarships, financial aid opportunities and student employment options, USF helps make a high-quality education affordable.
Career Support Every Step of the Way
But our value goes beyond cost. USF is committed to helping students launch successful careers through personalized support from Career Services, including career coaching, resume preparation, job search support, and more.
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Bull Pride Runs Deep
USF’s NCAA Division I teams compete at the highest level in football, basketball, softball and more, giving students plenty of reasons to show their school spirit.
Students enjoy:
- Free admission to home athletic events, including football games
- Fan rewards and game-day experiences
- Free transportation to football games
- The excitement of a growing athletics program, including USF’s future on-campus stadium scheduled to open in Fall 2027
Student Life
Find Your Herd
With students from all over the world and more than 800 student organizations, USF offers a welcoming community where you can find your place. Students can also get involved through:
- Club and intramural sports
- Recreation and fitness facilities
- Residential community programs
USF also provides extensive support services, including academic advising, tutoring, wellness resources, veteran support, transfer student services and dedicated assistance for international students .
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Join a university where academic excellence, opportunity and community come together to help you achieve your goals.
