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The University of South Florida is located in Tampa Bay, a beautiful area on Florida’s west coast with mild winters, warm summers, and sunny, sandy beaches. Home to more than 49,000 students, USF is one of the top universities in the United States.
Top 250 Best Universities in the World (Times Higher Education 2017)
Ranked #11 worldwide for number of patented research (National Academy of Inventors [NAI] and Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) 2017)
University of South Florida Basic Information
- Year of establishment: 1956
- Number of students: 49,500
- International students: 4,600+
- From: 145 countries
- Bachelor's Degree Program: 86
- Master's/PhD training programs: 154
- Campus area: 1,657 hectares
- Research investment fund: over 488 million USD
Why choose to study at the University of South Florida?
- One of 81 public universities to achieve Carnegie's Tier 1 designation for high-level research activities (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education)
- Ranked #1 nationwide out of 1,100 schools for student success (according to Eduventures Student Success Rating 2016)
- Ranked #8 among US “Golden Age” public & private universities (Times Higher Education 2017)
- Ranking #65 best universities in the United States (Times Higher Education 2017)
- 76% graduates receive salaries of $50,000/year or more and 32% graduates receive $100,000/year or more
About the city of Tampa
- Tampa's average temperature is 28oC, in the state of Florida, also known as the Sunshine State.
- Recreational areas include Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, less than a 5-minute drive from the USF campus.
- Explore over 1,300 km of coastline, including Clearwater Beach, ranked #1 in the United States (according to TripAdvisor 2016)
- Tampa is an hour from Orlando and a four hour drive from Miami.
- Tampa has three major sports teams: football (Buccaneers), baseball (Rays), and ice hockey (Lightning).
Admission requirements for undergraduate programs
| Direct Admission | 1 or 2 semesters | 2 or 3 semesters | 3 or 4 semesters | |
| USF | · High school graduate · GPA 3.0/4.0 equivalent to 7.0/10 · Have ACT(28-30) or SAT(1270-1340) score | · High school graduate · GPA 2.5/4.0 equivalent to 6.5/10 | · High school graduate · GPA 2.5/4.0 equivalent to 6.5/10 | · High school graduate · GPA 2.5/4.0 equivalent to 6.5/10 |
| · TOEFL iBT 79+ or · IELTS 6.5+ or · PTEA 53+ or · Complete AE Level 5 or · Completion of equivalent to Part 1 of the USF English program | · TOEFL iBT 79+ or · IELTS 6.5+ or · PTEA 53+ | · TOEFL iBT 60-78 or · IELTS 5.5-6.0 or · PTEA 44-52 or · Common password 6 or · Complete AE Level 4 | · TOEFL iBT 50+ or · IELTS 5.0+ or · PTEA 41+ or · Common password 5 |
Admission requirements for Master's program
| Direct Admission | 1 semester | 2 semesters | 3 semesters/bridging course | |
| USF | · 4-year Bachelor's Degree · GPA 3.0/4.0 equivalent to 7.0/10 | · 4-year Bachelor's Degree · GPA 2.5-3.0/4.0 equivalent to 6.5/10 | · 4-year Bachelor's Degree · GPA 2.5-2.75/4.0 equivalent to 6.5-6.75/10 | Do not have |
| · GRE or GMAT score not older than 5 years · TOEFL iBT 79+ or · IELTS 6.5+ or · PTEA 53+ or · Complete AE level 6 | · TOEFL iBT 79+ or · IELTS 6.5+ or · PTEA 53+ | · TOEFL iBT 65-78 or · IELTS 5.5-6.0 (no subject below 5.0) or · PTEA 44-52 or · Common password 6 or · Complete AE level 5 | Do not have |
Expense University of South Florida
2019-20 Dormitory Fees for Students
| Full-time tuition* | Dormitory and dining | Books and necessities | Other costs** | Total fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People in the state of Florida | $6,410 | $11,836 | $1,100 | $4,100 | $23,446 |
| Out of state | $17,324 | $11,836 | $1,100 | $4,100 | $34,360 |
| Full-time tuition* | Dormitory and dining | Books and necessities | Other costs** | Total fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People in the state of Florida | $7,840 | $12,858 | $900 | $4,100 | $25,698 |
| Out of state | $15,864 | $12,858 | $900 | $4,100 | $33,722 |
2019-20 Cost for students living alone and not staying in dormitories
| Full-time tuition* | Rent and food | Books and necessities | Other costs** | Total fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People in the state of Florida | $6,410 | $9,920 | $1,100 | $4,100 | $21,530 |
| Out of state | $17,324 | $9,920 | $1,100 | $4,100 | $32,444 |
| Full-time tuition* | Rent and food | Books and necessities | Other costs** | Total fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People in the state of Florida | $7,840 | $12,158 | $900 | $4,100 | $24,998 |
| Out of state | $15,864 | $12,158 | $900 | $4,100 | $33,022 |
*Full-time study at Tampa Campus: bachelor's degree - 30 credit hours; master's degree - 18 credit hours.
**Other expenses – including transportation and personal expenses (such as laundry, health, entertainment, clothing, etc.)
***Learn about more info at: www.intostudy.com/usf and www.usf.edu/international
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