University of South Florida

University of South Florida

About University

The University of South Florida (USF) is a public research institution located in Florida’s hotbed of culture, food and sports, Tampa Bay. It is one of the largest public universities in the United States and ranks among the top 50 universities in the world. Founded in 1956, USF is known for its rich traditions- Access, opportunities, academic excellence, research, and community service- which are what make USF what it is today. For the past 10 years, the University of South Florida has continuously been among the Nation’s top 50 Universities. In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious network of outstanding universities in the U.S. and Canada.

USF is committed to high-impact global research as one of only three Preeminent Research Universities approved by the Florida Board of Governors. The Preeminence program recognises and rewards high-achieving colleges based on various indicators, including graduation rates, student retention rates, research expenditures, and patent awards.

University Rankings

621

Universities Worldwide

QS World University Rankings

91

National Universities

U.S. News & World Report

201-250

World University Rankings

Times Higher Education

Popular Programs

  • Marketing
  • Marine Biology
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism
  • International Studies
  • Behavioral Healthcare
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Ageing Sciences

Tuition Fees Approx.

Undergraduate

$6000
In-State
-
$7000
In-State
$17000
Out-of-State
-
$19000
Out-of-State

Graduate

$7000
In-State
-
$8000
In-State
$16000
Out-of-State
-
$21000
Out-of-State

Scholarships

Across all fields

14+

Scholarships

  • Green and Gold Scholars Waiver Award
  • Green and Gold Directors Waiver Award
  • Green and Gold Presidential Waiver Award
  • Freshman Scholarships
  • Green to Gold Scholarship
  • USF Presidential Award

Intakes and Deadlines

The University of South Florida Offers Two Intakes

The Fall Intake and the Spring Intake

Spring Intake: The Applications for the Spring Intake early action close at the beginning of November.
The Spring Intake regular decision applications close at the beginning of March.

The Fall Intake: The Applications for Fall Intake close at the beginning of October.

Admission Requirements

Different universities have different requirements for each program. However, for undergraduate degrees, the University of South Florida generally requires high school and college transcripts, proof of finance, a copy of passport, one letter of recommendation, proof of Language Proficiency and a minimum GPA of 2.0. The University accepts IELTS and TOEFL, with a minimum score of 6.5 for IELTS and 79 for TOEFL.

Graduate students typically require an undergraduate degree (with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 ) in a relevant subject, a statement of purpose, two academic references(or letters of recommendation), and English language proficiency. The University accepts IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, GRE Verbal and TOEFL, with a minimum score of 6.5 for IELTS, 53 for PTE, 153 for GRE Verbal, 110 for Duolingo, and 79 for TOEFL. Some research-based programs also require a research paper.

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