USF

USF most commonly refers to the University of South Florida, a public research university system based in Florida. Founded in 1956, its flagship campus is in Tampa, with additional campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, and an affiliated health system that integrates medical education with patient care.

As part of the State University System of Florida, USF encompasses multiple colleges and professional schools offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines such as arts and sciences, engineering, business, education, medicine, nursing, public health, and the arts.

USF Health includes the Morsani College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, and other health professions programs, with affiliated hospitals such as Tampa General Hospital and a network of outpatient clinics.

Research and rankings: The university is a major public research institution and is classified as "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification. It receives substantial federal and corporate research funding, with strengths in health sciences, engineering, and cyber security.

Campus and student life: Enrollment is in the tens of thousands, with more than 50,000 students across its campuses. The campus community includes a variety of student organizations, residential programs, and cultural initiatives.

Athletics: The USF Bulls compete in NCAA Division I and are a member of the American Athletic Conference. The teams compete under green and gold colors, and the mascot is Rocky the Bull.

Other uses: USF may refer to other organizations or institutions in different contexts. In education contexts, the University of South Florida is the primary meaning.