University of South Florida Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

According to U.S. News & World Report, the popular majors at USF include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Social Sciences; Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, etc. The most popular majors among the 2022 graduates are:

• Health Professions and Related Programs: 19%
• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services: 17%
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences: 13%
• Social Sciences: 11%
• Psychology: 8%

The University of South Florida’s MBA programme has been placed among the top 75 on the 2023-24 Best Business Schools national rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. MBA programme of USF has been placed at #73. This is the first time the programme has landed among the top 100 schools in the country. When it comes to the public universities, USF MBA programs ranks at No. 39 in the nation and No. 2 in the state. Furthermore, MBA programme of USF helps students develop analytical skills and creative abilities and promoted collaboration with experienced and diverse classmates.

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Yes, USF requires GMAT for an MBA program. For the most recent classes, the average GMAT has been around 572 and the GRE average is around 308. Apart from GMAT scores, the applicants are required to have other application materials in order to submit the application such as academic transcripts, SOP, professional resume, recommendation letters, etc.

Also Read: A Complete Guide on MBA in USA for Indian Students 

The University of South Florida MS BAIS admissions requirements are:

• A 4-year’s bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• GMAT / GRE scores
• Relevant work experience in Information Technology, Information Services, Business Analytics or related sectors
• 2 letters of recommendation
• A completed information form that USF sends at the time of receiving of application

 University of South Florida is known for its MS in Computer Science. The MS in Computer Science has been ranked #97 in 2023 by US News & World Report. It is offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering which offers both thesis and non-thesis option and offers students some experience in many areas of computer Science and/or engineering. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at USF offers a thesis and non? thesis option for the degree of Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS). The thesis option requires students to pursue a more concentrated range of topics. The non? thesis option offers students some experience in many areas of computer science. There is considerable freedom in the choice of the courses.

The University of South Florida ranking is #77 in the U.S. In the context of the world rankings, this university ranks at #351-400. The university has secured good scores in the parameters like industry with a score of 99.5 and for research quality with a 73.5 score. The Times Higher Education US college rankings are based on a way that evaluates universities across some important performance indicators like academic reputation, teaching quality, and international outlook.

Univ of South Florida ranking is #351-400 in THE rankings 2025. In previous year it ranked at #251-300. This shows that there has been a decline in university's ranking. However USF has still managed to retain its position among the Top 500 Worldwide. Few of the parameters considered to evaluate THE rankings are industry, teaching, research quality, international outlook, etc.

In the world-rankings, USF ranks among the Top 500 Universities in the world for a top-ranking publisher in 2026. A ranking publisher has placed USF at #351-400 position in 2026. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, University of South Florida has an overall ranking of #403 in world and #80 in USA.

According to a ranking publisher USF rank is #88 in the 2026 edition of the National University category ranking. This shows that USF has been rankings among the Top 100 Universities in the U.S. University of South Florida is ranked at #403 in world as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

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Some of the factors that make the University of South Florida a good university for international students.

• USF is one of the most diverse campuses in the US as more than 5,700 international students from over 145 countries call the university their home
• USF offers more than 200 UG and PG programs. In short, a wide range of programs are available
• Students can also take part in the recreational activities. Over 70 intramural and club sport options are available.

The USF acceptance rate is around 41%. This shows that the university is quite tough and students must fulfill all the entry requirements and showcase good academic background to get into the university. Its moderately tough secure a seat here.

The University of South Florida is indeed a good university and a few points make it a worthy university-

• Top 50 public universities fifth year in a row as per a top-ranking publisher 
• The Princeton Review placed the university in the Top 50 Best Value colleges among public institutes for providing students with quality education and career readiness at an affordable amount
• USF ranks in the Top 50 of all public institutes according to Forbes' America's Top Colleges 

More than 5,700 international students from more than 145 countries call the University of South Florida home. International students at USF contribute to the university's reputation as one of the most diverse campuses in the U.S. The university offers a number of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. Over 200 programs are offered. 

According to Shiksha, the overall rating of USF is 4.1. Some of the component ratings of this university are 4.3 for student life, 4.1 for post-study jobs, 4.3 for value for money, 4.2 for quality of faculty, etc. Some of the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, here are some of the feedbacks for USF:

• Safety is ensured all time on USF campus. Police are always on-campus
• There is a lot of diversity and the academic programs and courses are well formulated at this university
• At USF, the faculty and professors are open-minded and helpful when needed
• The university has great infrastructure. Also, USF provides free bused during the some specific time

Check Few tips that students starting their first semester at USF must keep in mind mentionef below 

Talk to everyone professors and other students

Make steady schedule for yourself which includes indulging in your hobbies as well as completing schoolwork

Try to take classes outside of your major

Join group or club or participate in extracurriculars or get part time job on campus

Build great relationship with professors

Yes, USF offers scholarships to international students each year. International scholarships details are given below:

Freshman Scholarships: For these scholarships, USF will automatically consider the applicants when they submit and complete the application for Summer or Fall 2026. The eligibility of this scholarship is given below:

• Academic records and residency status
• No additional applications are required
• Merit-based awards are limited, hence, students must apply before deadline

Students are notified about their award via postal mail and can track their award package via the OASIS student portal after USF releases the initial admission decisions.

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The applicants applying to UG courses of USF can apply via Common App / online university application. For PG courses, the applicants can apply via the university direct portal. The USF application fee is USD 30 (Around INR 2,712). A few of the application materials that are required to submit the application are academic transcripts, ELP test score, standardized test scores, etc.

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To get into USF graduate courses, the applicants are required to have a minimum of 3.0 GPA in all UG coursework / graduate coursework. The applicants are also required to prove English language proficiency. For the same purpose, IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo scores are accepted. Besides these, GRE / GMAT scores have to be submitted too. Other application materials that have to be submitted are SOP, resume, LORs, etc.

To get admission to USF, a GRE score is required. A minimum of 164 is required in Quantitative and 150 score is required in Verbal score. Besides meeting the GRE requirements, the applicants are required to meet the following entry requirements-

• A bachelor's degree 
• English language proficiency score
• Academic transcripts
• Statement of purpose
• 3 LORs
• Resume
• Mathematics as a subject

USF accepts the ELP test scores of TOEFL / PTE / IELTS / Duolingo for graduate courses. The minimum scores required in these tests are given below-