Established in 1956, USF is a large public research university with its main campus in Tampa, Florida, and other campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. It is known for its research in health sciences, engineering, and sustainability.
Address: 4202 E Fowler Ave, 33620 Tampa, Florida, United States
Health Sciences, Engineering, Marine Science
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Located in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. Strong focus on research, particularly in health sciences (Morsani College of Medicine), engineering, and marine science. Member of AAU.
Research:
A leading research university with strengths in health sciences (neuroscience, cardiology, infectious diseases), engineering (materials, cybersecurity), marine science, and sustainability. High research activity.
Famous Alumnis:
Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea, attended briefly), Tony La Russa, Lauren Hutton, Kerry Sanders
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
10000
Current students***:
50000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
300000
Pros
Major research university in a growing metropolitan area, strong health sciences and engineering programs, diverse student body, rising national rankings.
Cons
Large student population, significant commuter presence on some campuses, Florida climate (hot, humid, hurricanes).
Best For
Students seeking a major public research university with strong programs in health sciences, engineering, or marine science, often valuing a diverse campus in a large Florida metropolitan area.
- Biomedical Sensors, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Innovation
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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