Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of South Florida. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 28 | $19,960 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 18 | $19,960 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 17 | $19,960 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 15 | $19,960 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 14 | $19,960 | See → |
| Psychology | 14 | $19,960 | See → |
| Business & management | 13 | $19,960 | See → |
| Social sciences | 13 | $19,960 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 12 | $19,960 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 12 | $19,960 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 7 | $19,960 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 6 | $19,960 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $19,960 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $19,960 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $19,960 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $19,960 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of South Florida
The job market for the University of South Florida's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of South Florida cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $19,960 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $19,960, education & teaching $19,960.
How is the University of South Florida ranked?
The University of South Florida is ranked #654 by QS (2026), #351–400 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Hospitality & Leisure Management (#51) and Nursing (#151–200).
What IELTS score does the University of South Florida need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (10 of the 17 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of South Florida offer?
183 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are education & teaching (28), public health & allied health (18) and humanities & languages (17).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of South Florida's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.