The University of South Florida is a public research university in the United States with campuses in Tampa and St. Petersburg. It suits students who want a large range of degree options at a research-active public university.
USF offers more than 245 undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and doctoral-level degree programs across 14 colleges. Example programmes include Accounting and Finance, Acting, Agriculture, Advanced Biomedical Science, Advanced Critical Care Practitioner, Advanced Policing Practice, and Allied Health and Social Care.
International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the entry requirements for the specific programme and degree level they want. Confirm document requirements, deadlines, English language requirements if relevant, and any visa-related steps on the official website.
Tuition is listed in USD, but the university does not publish a fee range for international students in this information. Confirm the current tuition rate with the admissions office, and budget separately for living costs in Tampa or St. Petersburg.
USF is in the United States, and the language of instruction is not stated here. Before applying, check the programme page for entry requirements, language proof if needed, campus location, visa documents, and whether your chosen course is offered in Tampa or St. Petersburg.
Among the 2,515 universities in the United States, USF stands out as a public university with multiple campuses, 14 colleges, and a very broad programme range. Its research profile and place in the State University System of Florida make it a strong option for students who want a large public university with substantial graduate and doctoral study.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It is a public research university.
Its main campus is in Tampa, and it also has a campus in St. Petersburg.
USF is home to 14 colleges.
It offers bachelor’s, master’s, diploma, and PhD/doctorate-level study.
The University of South Florida (USF) is a public research university with its main campus located in Tampa, Florida, United States, and another campus in St. Petersburg. USF did own a campus in Sarasota, however, a Florida budget deal transferred ownership of the campus from USF to New College of Florida on July 1, 2026. It is one of 12 members of the State University System of Florida. USF is home to 14 colleges, offering more than 245 undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and doctoral-level degree programs. USF is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is designated by the Florida Board of Governors as one of three Preeminent State Research Universities.
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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