We believe in investing in our faculty 鈥 in their ideas and their work. With an annual budget of over $2 billion (2025/2026) and an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion for the Tampa region (FY 2023-24), USF works to impact the future of Florida, the nation and the world. We share one goal: we transform lives.
At USF, you will experience an environment that fosters and supports innovators and achievers. They have been recognized by the Association of American Universities, Top American Research Universities, National Research Council, National Academies of Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and more.
With three campuses across the Tampa Bay region and an expanding urban presence, the
色色研究所 offers diverse campus experiences. From downtown to waterfront
and bayside, you can experience the unique personalities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee,
while enjoying USF鈥檚 shared mission and distinct academic culture.
Research at USF
Research is at the center of the faculty creative and scholarly activity here at the 色色研究所 and we are dedicated to empowering our scholars and investing in their potential. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), USF is recognized as one of the top research universities in North America. USF has been designated a 鈥淧reeminent State Research University鈥 by the Florida Board of Governors and classified as a Doctoral University with very high research impact and doctorate production by the Carnegie Foundation.
Faculty Success at USF
Faculty success is a cornerstone of USF鈥檚 institutional excellence and the lifelong
success of our students.
The Faculty Success Initiative is a strategic holistic approach to Faculty Success
designed to foster professional development with point-in-time resources for early-career,
mid-career, and senior faculty with an emphasis on excellence across all three campuses.
By aligning resources and programming with faculty needs at every career stage, USF
is building a sustainable framework for academic growth, innovation, and impact.
Life in Tampa Bay
USF is situated in the vibrant and fast-growing Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. Over the past decade, the Tampa Bay region has transformed from a well-kept regional secret to one of the fastest-growing global powerhouses, attracting Fortune 500 companies, major athletic and cultural institutions, and top talent from around the world. A major metropolitan area situated on the coast has its benefits for research and leisure activities.