University of Tampa

University of Tampa

401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida, USA

About

From the gleaming minarets of Plant Hall – Tampa’s signature National Historic Landmark – to the $650 million in new facilities and technology, The University of Tampa’s globally connected campus is the beating heart of a vibrant urban oasis. A distinguished faculty and approximately 9,600 students from all 50 states and 132 countries are joined in a university ranked among the best of the best by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and The Princeton Review.


A medium-sized private university, UT offers more than 200 academic programs taught by a faculty as passionate about students’ success as they are about their areas of expertise. Championship sports, student activities, community service, honors, leadership and study abroad programs complete an extraordinary academic experience that prepares students for anywhere a world-class education can take them


Why University of Tampa?

  • Academic Success: UT’s 17:1 student/faculty ratio and median class size of 22 allows for one-on-one attention and personalized learning. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor to assist with academic and career planning. Students also have access to free tutoring through the Academic Success Center.
  • Safety and Health: Uniformed safety officers provide 24-hour security on campus. UT’s Health and Wellness Centers offers on-call medical assistance, and Tampa General Hospital is located just five minutes from campus.
  • International Community: UT is home to more than 1,400 international students from 132 countries. With 40+ student organizations that support global initiatives and diversity, cross-cultural experience is an enlightening focus of campus life and study.
  • Campus and Residence Life: Sixty percent of students live on campus in one of 11 state-of-the-art residence halls, all equipped with passcard security, air conditioning, study lounges and free access to the Internet. There are 28 conveniently located dining venues on campus.
  • Career Preparation: Outside the classroom, UT emphasizes real-world learning. More than 1,000 internships are available annually, many within walking distance of campus. UT also offers graduate school entrance exam classes. The Office of Career Services provides career counseling, resume reviews, networking events and much more.

Features

116 out of 116 programs are eligible for Optional Practical Training.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion).

If you have earned a degree in certain science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension of your post-completion OPT employment authorization.

For more information see here: https://www.uscis.gov/opt

Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.

Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.

On-Campus Residence Accommodations

On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.

Off-Campus Accommodations

The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.

Homestay

There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.

Location

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401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida, USA, 33606-1490

Insttitution Details

founded

1931

School ID

3918

Institution type

Public

DLI

School Rank

2032

Cost and Duration

$40

Application fee

4 years

Average undergraduate program

2 years

Average graduate program

$16636 USD / Year

Cost of Living

$31162 USD / First Year

Avarage Gross tuition

Top Disciplines

Sciences

Arts

Business, Management and Economics

Law, Politics, Social, Community Service and Teaching

Others

Program Levels