The University of South Florida's mission is to deliver competitive undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, to generate knowledge, foster intellectual development, and ensure student success in a global environment.
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Master's Programmes
Education & Training (20)
- M.Sc. Athletic Training
- M.A. Counselor Education
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- M.A. Elementary Education
- M.A.T. Elementary Education
- M.A. English
- M.A.T. Foreign Language Education
- M.A. Music Education
- M.A. Physical Education
- M.A. Reading Education
- M.A.T. Social Science Education
Social Sciences (15)
- M.A. Applied Anthropology
- M.A. & M.Sc. Applied Behavior Analysis
- M.A. Communication
- M.A. Criminology
- M.Sc. Cybercrime
- M.A. Economics
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.A. Gerontology
- M.A. Mass Communications
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Sociology
Business & Management (14)
- MAcc Accountancy
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.S.E.M. Engineering Management
- M.B.A. Executive
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Management
- M.S.M. Marketing
- M.A. Mass Communications
- M.P.A. Public Administration
- M.A. Statistics
- M.Sc. Supply Chain Management
Engineering & Technology (13)
- M.S.B.E. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.S.C.E. Civil Engineering
- M.S.E.M. Engineering Management
- M.S.E.V. Environmental Engineering
- M.Sc. Exercise Science
- M.S.I.E. Industrial Engineering
- M.Sc. Information Technology
- M.Sc. Marine Science
- M.S.M.S.E. Materials Science and Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Humanities (12)
- M.F.A. Creative Writing
- M.A. English
- M.A.T. Foreign Language Education
- M.A. French
- M.A. History
- M.A. Liberal Arts
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Religious Studies
- M.A. Spanish
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (10)
- M.S.B.C.B Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Conservation Biology
- M.A. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Medical Sciences
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.A. Statistics
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- M.Arch. Architecture
- M.F.A. Art
- M.A. Art History
- M.M. Music
- M.A. Music Education
- M.U.C.D. Urban and Community Design
- M.U.R.P. Urban and Regional Planning
Computer Science & IT (8)
- M.Sc. Computer Engineering
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Cybersecurity
- M.S.H.I. Health Informatics
- M.Sc. Information Technology
- M.Sc. Intelligence Studies
Medicine & Health (8)
- M.Sc. Medical Sciences
- M.D. Medicine
- M.P.A.S. Physician Assistant Studies
- MPH Public Health
- M.S.P.H. Public Health
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- M.Sc. Conservation Biology
- M.Sc. Geology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- M.Sc. Hospitality Management
- M.A. Physical Education
Journalism & Media (3)
- M.Sc. Advertising
- M.A. Mass Communications
Law (2)
- M.Sc. Cybercrime
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- M.S.W. Social Work
Pre-Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (26)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Biomedical Engineering
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Chemical Engineering
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Electrical Engineering
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Engineering Management
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Industrial Engineering
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Mechanical Engineering
Business & Management (21)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Economics
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Economics - Economics
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Engineering Management
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Finance
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Finance - Finance
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Global Sustainability
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Management
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Management - Management
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Marketing
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Marketing - Marketing
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Mass Communications
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Mathematics
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Statistics
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Statistics - Statistics
Arts, Design & Architecture (13)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Architecture
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Music
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Music - Music
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Studio Art
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Studio Art - Studio Arts
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (13)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Biology
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Biology - Biology
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Biomedical Engineering
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Mathematics
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Microbiology
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Physics
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Statistics
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Statistics - Statistics
Social Sciences (12)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Economics
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Economics - Economics
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Finance
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Finance - Finance
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Geography
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Geography - Geography
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Global Sustainability
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Mass Communications
Humanities (9)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Religious Studies
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Studio Art - Studio Arts
Computer Science & IT (7)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Geography
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Geography - Geography
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Information Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (6)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Global Sustainability
Medicine & Health (3)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Exercise Science
Education & Training (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- Pre-Master Graduate Pathway in Marketing - Marketing
About
History
Founded in 1956, the University of South Florida is a major metropolitan research university located in the heart of beautiful Tampa Bay. Read about the major milestones in this vibrant university's fascinating history.
Education
Student access, learning, and success through a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and learner-centered research environment incorporating a global curriculum.
Research
With the world at their fingertips, researchers at the University of South Florida turn thought into action – and impact. A top 25 public research university, we also rank 7th in the nation among public universities and 16th worldwide among all universities granted new U.S. utility patents. It’s no wonder USF now ranks among the best universities for technology transfer – turning research into technologies, products and companies.
Career
Need help making a career decision, conducting a job search, or finding off-campus part-time or full-time jobs? Career Services can help!
There are eight essential skills that employers look for in new hires: communications, critical thinking, global citizenship, leadership, professionalism, team work, technology, and the ability to manage your career. The best way to build these skills is by completing an internship and the Office of Internships and Career Readiness is here to help you find one!
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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2019
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
201
2019
201
2018
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
581 20
2020
601 -80
2019
521
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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2020
310 -24
2019
286
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
There's no place like your USF home! Check out our traditional, suite and apartment-style options, as well as our Living Learning Communities where students with similar interests or majors live and learn together.
Library services
Research and services assistance, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by your friendly librarians.
ICT services
USF's Open Use Computer Labs are available to all USF students, faculty and staff with a valid NetID account. Find a computer lab, get hours of operation and learn about hardware, software and available equipment.
Medical services
Student Health Services offers a variety of healthcare services, including general medical care, immunizations, nutrition counseling, smoking cessation, laboratory services, allergy shots, travel health and a full-service pharmacy.
Student Life
Campus life
The moment you take in the lush palms and warm sunshine that brightens our campus each day, you’ll be ready to call the University of South Florida home. We are happy to tell you, though, that the climate is just the beginning of what makes campus life at USF so vibrant.
USF is a boundless community, with a diverse population and extensive student resources. And as soon as you step foot on our Tampa campus, you’ll feel the unique and unmistakable energy that characterizes student life at USF.
Sports facilities
USF Intercollegiate Athletics is home to 17 men's and women's teams, including football, basketball, baseball, softball and soccer, competing at the NCAA level. Get the latest in sports, team schedules, stats and more.
Campus Recreation keeps students moving with programs and facilities including a 28,000 square-foot, fully-wired fitness center, group fitness classes, aquatics, intramural sports, club sports and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Intramural Sports offers organized competition in more than 30 different sports and activities including flag football, softball, ultimate Frisbee, swimming, wrestling, table tennis, team bowling and more.
Student clubs
With more than 600 student organizations, including Greek, academic, religious, service, special interest, recreation and multicultural organizations, there's something for everyone at USF! Get to know our student organizations.
Accreditation
The University of South Florida (USF) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, specialist and doctorate degrees.
Student Reviews
A Journey of a Life time
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I felt that the school pushed me to do my best. It has been the most challenging and rewarding journey I have ever gone on. I am proud to say my degree will come from USF.
Graduating during COVID
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The only difficulty was near my graduation in May 2020, when the sudden shift to the online study system disrupted teaching and learning methods. It was hard to adjust to the much increased workload, as some professors increased the material to be reviewed each week by about three times. My grade dropped in a class I was doing very well in before the shift, but that...
Studying in Tampa!!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The professors are not that great, however, the education is pretty good. The online courses were good in the sense that they utilized interactive software that help engage in the material.
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