Research Universities
University of South Florida
AAU research university with campuses across Tampa Bay
- Since
- 1956
- Location
- Tampa
Story
The University of South Florida was established in 1956 and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). Nearly 50,000 students study at its main campus in Tampa and its branch campus in St. Petersburg, in 14 colleges across three campuses.
USF offers more than 200 programs, including undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, plus graduate, specialist and professional degrees. The university is accredited by SACSCOC. In 2026, U.S. News & World Report named USF a top 50 public university for the eighth year in a row.
USF Health, described by the university as Tampa Bay's only academic medical center, brings together the Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, and works in partnership with Tampa General Hospital.
According to the university, USF adds $6.6 billion in income to the Tampa Bay region and supports 76,649 jobs there.
Products & services
Undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations; Graduate degrees; Specialist and professional degrees; Medical, nursing, public health and pharmacy education (USF Health); Continuing education; Research programs
Location
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036, Tampa, FL, 33620
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