Why USF?
Why ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏfor Graduate Students?
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis committed to the success of talented graduate students like you. We’ve got your back from the first moment you step onto campus to the moment you walk across the stage at graduation. Is ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏthe right fit for you? Get to know us a little better and discover what it means to be a Bull.
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Three Beautiful Campuses
A graduate degree is a huge committment, and we believe you should love where you live while you study. Whether you prefer to live in a city or by a sea, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhas you covered with our three beautiful campuses. No matter which campus you're on, you have access to all the resources of a Preeminent Research University.
- ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa is our largest campus, located in Tampa’s booming Uptown District.
- ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg is on the waterfront in artsy downtown St. Petersburg.
- ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSarasota-Manatee is a tight-knit, coastal campus community in stunning Sarasota.
Academic Excellence for High Achievers
Pursue your precise academic passion! At USF, you can choose from over 146 doctoral and 260 master degree programs, transformative research experiences, exhilarating study abroad experiences and top-notch student resources that support your success.
A Research Powerhouse
As one of America’s top public research universities, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏempowers students to create global change. Bulls are advancing the frontiers of medicine, science, engineering and the arts. Your passion will have real impact here.
Our university is a leader in the treatment of brain diseases, veteran reintegration, sustainability, infectious disease, photovoltaic technologies (using cells to convert sunlight to energy) artificial intelligence and so much more. Visit to learn more about how we're moving from inspiration to transformative results.
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Year-Round Vacation Living
Take a break from your dissertation with a quick trip to the beach. In Tampa Bay, you don't need a multi-day road-trip to enjoy the sand and surf: you can see the coast in less than an hour's drive. We can't imagine a better way to unwind. Explore the sun-drenched, subtropical paradise that the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ calls home.
An Affordable Education
With one of the , generous fellowships and scholarships and plenty of assistantship and funding opportunities, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis an outstanding value. Even if you live outside Florida, our tuition rates are competitive with many of your local universities. Reach your education goals at a price that won’t break the bank.