USF Campuses
Three Campuses — One USF
Each USF campus offers a one-of-a-kind college experience – all under the umbrella of a single Preeminent Research University.
Learn more about each campus below
Tampa
If you crave the thrill of a large metropolitan university with endless events and activities, consider our sprawling Tampa campus.
St. Petersburg
Is a culturally rich waterfront city more your scene? You might be a natural for the stunning St. Petersburg campus.
Sarasota-Manatee
Prefer a tight-knit community where your professors know you by name? Find that hometown feel on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Three Campuses | One USF
Tampa Campus
Sprawling Campus
Packed with all the student amenities and resources of a large university, the Tampa campus is also just a short drive from downtown, historic Ybor City, theme parks and more.
Diverse Student Body
The culturally diverse students at the Tampa campus hail from more than 140 countries around the world.
Expansive Activities
The Tampa campus offers more than 600 clubs and organizations, 17 varsity sports, a thriving arts scene and frequent campus events, including concerts, comedy shows, lecture series and more.
Interdisciplinary Research
As early as freshman year, you can connect with a faculty mentor and join in cutting-edge, hands-on research.
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Tampa Campus
St. Petersburg Campus
Sarasota-Manatee Campus
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St. Petersburg Campus
Downtown Campus
Located on beautiful Bayboro Harbor, the St. Petersburg campus is in the heart of the vibrant Innovation District of the City of St. Petersburg and within walking distance to cultural attractions, restaurants and concert venues.
Exciting New Dining and Residence Options
A new 375-bed residence hall with a full-service dining hall opened in July 2020, increasing on-campus housing by nearly 70 percent.
Outdoor Recreation
Take advantage of our stunning scenery with basketball, sand volleyball and an outdoor pool, or hit the water between classes on a kayak, canoe, paddle board or sailboat.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
As early as your freshmen year, you’ll have the opportunity work alongside professors on innovative research or pursue your own projects through experiential learning.
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Tampa Campus
St. Petersburg Campus
Sarasota-Manatee Campus
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Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Experiential Learning
Learn at the world-renowned Mote Marine Laboratory and the Culinary Innovation Lab, a fully equipped teaching center for students in the Hospitality Management program.
Flexible Study Options
Full-time, part-time, online and on-campus class options are designed to fit your schedule.
Small Classes
With the lowest student-faculty ratio of all USF campuses, you get more personalized academic support.
On-Campus Activities
Explore a variety of clubs and organizations, plus student recreation, such as a fitness center, yoga and more.
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Tampa Campus
St. Petersburg Campus
Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Don’t just earn a college degree.
Make incredible memories along the way.
Why USF
Discover Why International Students Choose USF
From our stunning campus locations and amenities to our diverse culture and exceptional resources, you’ll discover numerous reasons international students love calling USF home. With the academic and support opportunities available, you’ll benefit today when you start your education and tomorrow when you step into your career. We even feature the iBuddy program, which partners international and domestic students to increase cultural awareness and build lasting friendships.
Pursue Your Passion Outside the Classroom
Connect with other students who share your interests, culture or beliefs. USF features more than 600 clubs and organizations across our three campuses. Whether you want to support a cause, continue engaging in a beloved activity or explore something new, USF's student-run clubs and organizations are a great way for you to make friends, expand your education and get involved on campus.
Find Your Fit
At USF, we emphasize a balanced approach to your education that doesn’t end with academics. Stay physically active with award-winning recreation centers, swimming pools, fitness classes, watersports and more. We feature on-campus medical clinics and counseling services to keep you healthy inside and out. Plus, we feature numerous other services, such as career counseling, tutoring and financial education, to ensure you finish your degree ready to take the next big step.
Choose Excitement — Choose USF
Your average day at USF is anything but average. Across our three locations, you’ll enjoy 1,000+ on-campus events each year, from concerts and celebrity guest lectures to movies and art exhibits. This includes special cultural events where we come together to celebrate USF's global diversity and learn about our rich student body made up of students from across the world. All USF students also receive free admission to 18 men’s and women’s varsity sports, including football.
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Discoveries happen all the time at USF.
Will you be a part?
RESEARCH AT USF
Where Passion Drives Discovery
You want to change the world. USF gives you the opportunity. Our High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research supports students across all majors by providing the chance to engage in life-changing research as early as freshman year.
$535.4 million
in research contracts and grants awarded in 2020
#8
among American public research universities in generating new patents (2020)
111
new patents, 98 license/options and 11 new startup companies in fiscal year 2021
As an international student at USF, we support you with convenient housing and dining options that fit your lifestyle and budget. No matter which of our three beautiful Gulf Coast campuses you choose, we’ll make sure it feels like home.
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Tampa Campus
Pick Your Perfect Home Away from Home
USF offers traditional-, suite- or apartment-style housing on the Tampa campus. Students who want to join a fraternity or sorority can live in the Greek Village. Finally, we offer 12 living-learning communities where you can choose to live with students who share similar academic, career and social interests.
We Nourish Minds and Bodies
The Tampa campus offers more than 30 dining locations across our campus that include everything from traditional dining halls and sidewalk cafes to nationally known favorites. No matter what your dietary preferences, you will find something to enjoy at USF. Plus, we feature convenient meal plans to help simplify the payment process. Can’t find something you like? We have an on-campus Publix Super Market!
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St. Petersburg Campus
On-Campus Housing Is a Suite Situation
Housing options at the St. Petersburg campus feature three suite-style buildings: Pelican Apartment, Ibis Hall and Osprey Suites, which has its own dining hall and community kitchen. Residential Community Programs within each hall allow you to live with students who share similar majors, interests or identities.
Dining Catered to Your Needs
Got allergies? The Allergen Solutions station in our residential dining room has special selections made from ingredients without common food allergens. There’s also a special dietary request/food allergy form designed to accommodate people with allergies or dietary restrictions.
Other dining options include The Reef, The Coral Café and The Bull Market Café. The meal plan includes Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars embedded in your USF ID, simplifying the financial end of the process.
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Tampa Campus
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Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Cozy Off-Campus Housing Options
We partner with off-campus housing providers to offer convenient residence options for both international and domestic students. We choose housing providers to participate in our affiliated housing program based on their ability to provide safe residential spaces close to campus.
Food for Thought
The College of Hospitality & Tourism Leadership is home to our on-campus eatery, The Café. Stop in to recharge between classes with a refreshing beverage, snack or lunch favorite. Nearby is our Culinary Innovation Lab, a state-of-the-art teaching facility for students in the hospitality management program and a venue for signature events, both public and private.
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Sarasota-Manatee Campus
From science to music and engineering to the arts,
USF offers more than 240 majors and concentrations
across our three campus locations!
Choose the trajectory of your college career at USF.
The traditional college education doesn’t have to be traditional. At USF, you can choose the course you take from the start of your college career to the moment you receive your diploma.
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Student Success isn’t just a support unit at USF.
It’s a promise.
Student Services
Health Services
From administering influenza vaccinations to communicating about disease outbreaks and other potential health concerns, USF supports you with the medical care you need.
Counseling Services
At USF, we believe in supporting students inside and out. Our Counseling Center offers a variety of free services for students, including individual, group and couples counseling.
Academic Support
You can expect challenging courses that push you to reach your potential. However, you can also expect many academic support services to ensure your success, including tutoring, study skills training and more.
Career Services
At USF, we’re invested in your future. From picking a major to securing an internship to landing a job in your field, USF Career Services offers all the assistance you need to go from the classroom to the office.
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Explore a world of opportunity.
We’ll give you a secure place to start.
Campus Safety
Your Safety Is Our Priority
USF is committed to maintaining a secure, friendly and welcoming campus community for all students. With our University Police Department, emergency Blue Light Phones around campus, text messaging notifications and other on-campus resources and organizations, you can focus on your college experience with the confidence of knowing you’re protected by our sweeping safety measures.
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Get ready to start your college adventure.
Admission Requirements
We Want You at USF
Join the 4,700+ international students who call USF home. Ready to learn more about our global community? Our interactive map will connect you to testimonials from students all around the world.
Applying as an undergraduate student?
We’ve got your back.
On your application, you can select Tampa, St. Petersburg or Sarasota-Manatee as your home campus to earn a degree from Florida’s only Preeminent State Research University located in a metropolitan area. Not sure which campus is right for you? Our recruiters can help match you to your ideal learning environment.
Applying as a graduate student?
Admitted Student Profile
Fall 2022
GPA: 4.00-4.50
SAT: 1240-1390
ACT: 27-31
Summer 2022
GPA: 3.62-4.12
SAT: 1100-1190
ACT: 22-25
Title IX
USF Notice of Nondiscrimination
The University of South Florida encourages applications for admission from qualified students regardless of race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected group status in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
You Can Apply to USF in Five Easy Steps
STEP 1
Complete and submit the online application admissions.usf.edu/intl-apply.
STEP 2
Pay the nonrefundable $30 application fee or submit an application fee waiver.
STEP 3
Review our website for specific requirements based on program of study and degree level. Please note: Graduate and transfer application requirements may vary by program.
STEP 4
Submit your official high school and/or university transcripts in both English and native language.
STEP 5
More Information on requirements:
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The numbers don’t lie. See how it all adds up to incredible
educational value at USF.
STATs and tuition
A High-Quality Education. An Affordable Cost.
You deserve a world-class education that doesn’t break the bank. At USF, we keep tuition low and value high so you can pursue your dreams at a price that fits your budget.
Best Value
College in 2021
The Princeton Review, 2020
Tampa is the
#35
Best Place for Business and Career
Forbes, 2019
Top 100
Best Values in Public Colleges
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, 2019
Best Value
College in 2020
The Princeton Review, 2020
Tampa is the
#35
Best Place for Business and Career
Forbes, 2019
Top 100
Best Values in Public Colleges
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, 2019
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STATs and tuition
Estimated Cost of Attendance: Living on Campus
Undergraduate International
$38,628
Graduate International
$37,728
Although USF offers affordable international student tuition rates, we strive to reduce the cost of college even further. Earn an affordable degree from a world-class institution and graduate with minimal debt, no matter what your background.
USF Scholarship Options
Admissions Scholarships
When you apply for admission and submit all supporting documents by the designated scholarship deadline, the Office of Admissions will AUTOMATICALLY consider you for merit-based international admissions scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $48,000. There’s nothing else you need to do to qualify.
More Scholarship Details
Intrigued? Check out our frequently asked questions. Then add the application deadline to your calendar so you don’t miss out.
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Are You Eligible?
Find out if your GPA and SAT or ACT scores meet the criteria for an international freshman or transfer admissions scholarship.
More Scholarship Support
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Our support for international students doesn’t end with admissions scholarships. USF offers numerous other scholarship offerings based on major, interests, financial need and more. Best of all, you do not need to search through all of them. Just fill out one form to get matched with scholarships you may qualify for and apply for the ones that interest you by Feb. 15!
*Limited opportunities exist for international students and even more so for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA application Explore Additional Scholarship OpportunitiesScholarship Resources
Don’t miss other ways to cut your college costs. Check out our scholarship articles on the Admit-A-Bull blog for advice on how to successfully find and earn lucrative awards that can make higher education more affordable as an international student.
Blog: Financial Aid and Scholarship CentralFinancial Requirements for International Students
As an international student, you have some special financial obligations, cost considerations and funding requirements before you arrive on campus. See all the details from USF World’s Office of International Services.
See Financial Requirements
Your future awaits. See the important dates and deadlines
for starting your journey at USF as an international student.
Freshmen
August 1
Summer/Fall application opens
November 1
Priority application deadline. Submit your application by this date for your best chance of acceptance and campus choice.
January 15
Application Completion Deadline for Scholarship and Admission Consideration. Submit your application and all supporting materials for your chance at admissions scholarships and admissions priority consideration.
March 1
Final deadline to apply to USF.
Transfer
August 1
Application Opens
March 1
Final Summer Application Deadline
March 1
File Completion Deadline for Scholarship Consideration - Fall Applicants
March 15
File Completion Deadline for Summer Applicants
May 1
Final Fall Application Deadline
May 15
File Completion Deadline for Fall Applicants
*Graduate Application Deadlines Application deadlines for graduate students vary by program. Many programs give the highest priority for admission and funding to applications that are complete and received early in the application cycle. Find the deadline for your program of interest here.
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