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University of South Florida

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Tampa, United States
351–400th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of South Florida

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
16% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
18 (1)
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Student total
40449 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

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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

Arts and Humanities

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

Business and Economics

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

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

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

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

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

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

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