University of South Florida

The University of South Florida (USF), known as a Pre-eminent Research University, is located in the vibrant Tampa Bay region. USF, established in the year 1956, is ranked Number 1 in Florida state according to the Intellectual Property Owners Association/NAI (2018) and is termed as a Golden Age University (universities founded between 1945-1967, which are now aged more than 50 years but less than 80 years).

USF, one of the most affordable universities in the US, serves more than 50,000 students through 14 colleges spread over 1,562 acres. It is a research-strong university, providing a plethora of career options and goals for international students looking to pursue their higher education. With attributes like high standard education, qualified professors, state-of-the-art facilities, sunny skies, and vibrant city life at a metropolitan location, USF is indeed an appealing option for international students.

According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, USF is the fastest-growing research universities in the USA and is ranked among the top 10 universities in the world to be granted US utility patents. It was awarded over $400 million in research awards in the fiscal year 2010-2011. This number has only been increasing since then.

The University is located on a 1,562-acre campus in Tampa (population: 352,957); additional locations in St. Petersburg and Sarasota/Manatee. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation on campus and locally. Public transportation serves additional locations in St. Petersburg and Sarasota/Manatee campus.