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University of South Florida

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Tampa, United States
351–400th in World University Rankings 2025
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About

Basic information and contact details for the University of South Florida

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The University of South Florida is a public research university located in Florida, United States. It was founded in 1956. It is one of 12 members of the State University System of Florida

It is a consolidation of three campuses located in Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota. The Tampa campus is considered the main university campus.

The university offers bachelors degree programmes, masters degree programmes, 49 doctoral degree programmes, and two specialist degree programs across 14 colleges. These colleges include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, marine science, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health among others.

There are more than 50,000 students that study across the three campuses, representing more than 145 countries.

There are more than 600 student organisations including Greek, special interest, recreational and multicultural societies. The Marshall Student Centre is a space for students on campus which hosts events and has food and dining outlets, a gaming lounge, shops and study and meeting spaces. Students can also get involved with the students government and leadership anc civic engagement. There is also a student-run newspaper called the The Oracle.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of South Florida

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International student percentage
14% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
19.3 (1)
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Student total
39710 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of South Florida

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of South Florida

Life Sciences201–250th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Education201–250th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities401–500th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics301–400th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health176–200th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science401–500th

  • Computer Science

Engineering201–250th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences251–300th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology201–250th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences251–300th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

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