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Explore Graduate Programs
USF can equip you to become an expert in your field, ready to make a global difference. With an annual budget of $2.31 billion and an annual economic impact of $6.02 billion, USF is known across the world as a research powerhouse, ranked among the top 50 public U.S. institutions (U.S. News and World Report, 2024). We serve over 10,000 graduate students from all walks of life who share a commitment to unleashing innovation and changing lives.
Types of Graduate Programs
Choose from over 150 degree programs at the graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, as well as certificate (non-degree) and online programs. No matter which program catches your interest, you鈥檒l benefit from USF鈥檚 state-of-the-art facilities, diverse community and proven dedication to student success. For details about degree and admission requirements, please visit the Graduate Catalog and the department website.
Graduate Catalog
The Graduate Catalog is your go-to resource for official information about grad programs, policies, procedures, application deadlines, requirements and contact information. It is revised annually and goes into effect for the Fall, Spring and following Summer sessions. Please visit the Course Inventory for course descriptions,
Graduate Research
As a graduate student at USF, you鈥檒l have the chance to work with our internationally renowned faculty and researchers to solve society鈥檚 most pressing problems. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching places USF in the top tier of research universities (RU/VH), a distinction which only 2.3 percent of all universities have attained.
Concurrent Degree Programs
Students can pursue two graduate degrees simultaneously when a prescribed number of courses required for one degree may be applied to another degree that requires the same courses. Students can share up to 15 percent of credits required for both degrees. After gaining admission to the first program, submit the Application for Concurrent Degrees and all necessary credentials to the second program for consideration.
Bachelor's/Master's Pathways
Bachelor's/Master's Pathways allow academically qualified students to complete an undergraduate bachelors degree and a graduate degree on an accelerated timeline. Typically, students will complete a portion of the required graduate coursework while still an undergraduate student, which counts towards both degrees. After the student completes the undergraduate degree requirements, the student is converted to graduate status to fulfill remaining re
Online Programs
Complete your master鈥檚 degree in a convenient online format! USF is a national leader in online education (U.S. News and World Report, 2024). Some programs are completely online, while others have a mixture of online and on-campus courses (hybrid). Visit the Online Programs page for more information.