University of Tampa

Covid-19 update

The university regularly monitors advice from government and public health bodies about the coronavirus pandemic.

UT's dedicated emergency operations team monitors the university's response, and constantly reviews and develops its policies. This strategy ensures student safety, and some of the on-campus measures include daily health self-assessments, face masks/coverings, social distancing as well as hand washing and sanitizing facilities. All campus facilities are also thoroughly cleaned and disinfected regularly.

Comprehensive information on the university's coronavirus response can be found on UT's website. Students can also contact the university directly with questions.

Campus developments

The University of Tampa has undergone massive campus investment in recent years. In 2019, work was completed on two high-tech buildings, which provide students with top-quality learning facilities.

Fab Lab

Providing an innovative and creative space, the digital fabrication lab will host one of the most forward-thinking visual arts programs in the U.S.

Designed with an entrepreneurial focus, the Fab Lab will allow students and faculty inventors to produce prototypes and products. Its high-quality facilities will be the latest in computer technology, including laser cutters, 3D printers, computer numerical control routers and large format printers.

Riverside Center

Originally a single storey building, the Riverside Center has been renovated and expanded into a two-storey space. The center now houses the expansion of UT's career services, classrooms and modern conference spaces and new faculty offices. Supporting UT's infrastructure, the center provides valuable services and space for students.

Since 1931, the University of Tampa has provided exceptional learning experiences in a global way.

UT encourages experiential education, so students actively engage with learning opportunities. This includes studying abroad, internships and conducting their own research.

Supporting student development and success, UT's distinguished faculty include celebrated scholars, teachers, and authors from around the world. A faculty with high credentials, 90 per cent of teaching staff have either got a PhD or the highest degree possible in their field.

Students are the top priority of UT's professors, whether they are teaching on campus or travelling abroad to present research. Class sizes are kept purposely small, with around 21 students per class, so individual attention and support from faculty can be achieved.

The University of Tampa offers a variety of creative study options. Fantastic learning experiences take place across its four reputable colleges, which are:

• College of Arts and Letters
• Sykes College of Business
• College of Natural and Health Sciences
• College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education

Having four colleges allows UT to have a small school feel while still growing rapidly as an institution. Each academic area is given the freedom to create its own unique individual identity, with students and faculty encouraged to support the wider scholarly community.

UT's four-college model also brings greater transparency, and each college has its own dean, who reports to wider university bosses on academic issues. External community connections are also supported, allowing new and innovative programs to be created.

International applicants to the University of Tampa need to meet and provide these admissions requirements:

• Completed application
• USD 40 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and previously attended colleges or universities (with certified English translation).
• Graduate Management Admissions Test score report (GMAT) or GRE score (for postgraduate level).
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Personal statement written in English
• CV (for postgraduate level)
• One recommendation for undergraduate students and two for postgraduate students
• Financial Certification Form for international students
• Bank statement/proof of funds
• Copy of biographical page of the passport (if available)

English proficiency scores are a vital part of an international application. International applicants need to submit one of the following:

• TOEFL score of at least 550 or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based)
• IELTS minimum grade of 6.5
• English 112 certificate (offered by ELS Language Centers), plus recommendation letter and 500-word English writing sample

If international applicants meet entry requirements but require additional English language support before enrolling, there are several ESL programs which provide this support.

The University of Tampa has an excellent range of academic, research and athletics facilities across its 110-acre campus. With upgrades and developments regularly taking place, the university currently has 60 buildings, including 11 student halls.

Library

One of the top facilities on UT's campus is The Macdonald-Kelce Library. This outstanding library is well-stocked with over 275,000 books and 65,181 periodicals, including reference materials, government documents, as well as old and rare books. The library also has:

• Research resources
• Audio-visual tapes, laptops, CDs, and records
• Media services equipment and support
• Local history and university archives
• Reference assistance and bibliographic instruction
• Interlibrary loans and reserve materials
• Computer lab and study rooms

Research facilities

Staff and students have access to a wide range of state-of-the-art academic facilities to enhance and develop their research. This includes:

• 300,000 Magnification Scanning Electron Microscope
• Biopsychology and Learning Instructional Lab
• Cybersecurity Labs
• Forensic Science Lab
• Huizenga Financial Trading Center
• Human Performance Research Lab
• Marine Science Center

A variety of financial aid is offered to international students, including scholarships, grants, loans and graduate assistantships. There is also financial assistance available for specific programs at the university.

UT scholarships

Partial academic scholarships are awarded to undergraduate international students with exceptional grades, including SAT and TOEFL scores. The amount received will depend on the applicant's achievements, with scholarships worth up to USD 11,000 per academic year.

Graduate assistantships

Awarded by invitation only to selected postgraduate students, graduate assistantships award a tuition waiver for up to 12 credit hours per semester and a USD 1,500 stipend. To receive this funding, graduate assistants need to work for an academic or administrative office for 20 hours each week, whilst also studying for eight credit hours and maintaining an overall GPA of 3.25.