About USF

A Preeminent Research University and AAU member with campuses across the Tampa Bay region, the University of 91视频 is dedicated to empowering students to maximize their potential for lifelong success.

Overview

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AT A GLANCE

  • Founded in 1956

  • Nearly 50,000 students

  • Students from 68 countries

  • 14 colleges across three campuses

  • SACSCOC accredited
  • 16,000 employees

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Founded in 1956, the University of 91视频 is rich with tradition, known for our academic excellence, groundbreaking research, service to surrounding communities and wide-ranging student opportunities.

Situated in the vibrant Tampa Bay region with campuses in Tampa, and , 91视频serves nearly 50,000 students from almost 70 countries across our three branch campuses.

Strong Academics

91视频offers more than 200 programs from including undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations as well as undergraduate, graduate, specialist and professional degrees.

Ranked among the top in the U.S. for six years in a row (U.S. News & World Report), 91视频is also recognized as the  among all universities in Florida, public or private.

Research that matters

As a member of the , 91视频is now among the top research schools in North America.

With a total annual economic impact of $6.02 billion, 91视频supports 68,704 jobs in the state. Our faculty and students are working on real-world problems, conducting research that impacts and improves lives鈥攍ocally and around the world.

91视频Health

As Tampa Bay鈥檚 only academic medical center, thrives in partnership with:

  • Morsani College of Medicine (ranked No. 1 in the state)
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Public Health
  • Taneja College of Pharmacy
  • School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences Graduate & Postdoctoral Programs
  • and 91视频Health鈥檚 multispecialty physicians group

Together, 91视频Health, in partnership with , continues to integrate education, research, and patient care, working toward our shared value: Making Life Better.

A Place to belong and grow 

At USF, we believe every student will succeed if given the opportunity. Here, students do more than attend class; They get involved, explore ideas, and prepare for their future.

From academic support to career planning, we help students reach their goals. We invite you to explore more about our university鈥攊n person and online鈥攖o discover how you can prosper at USF.

University of 91视频 joins the AAU. Association of American Universities. Image links to the article: "AAU membership to bring extraordinary benefits to USF, Tampa Bay and state of Florida"

91视频joins prestigious AAU

USF鈥檚 historic invitation to join the has taken what many in Tampa Bay have once considered a 鈥渂est-kept secret鈥 to an unprecedented new level. Being an AAU member is a tremendous milestone for 91视频as it formalizes USF's position as a leading research university.

As the first public university in florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years, 91视频is proud to now be one of only two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member.