The University of Tampa started as Tampa Junior College in 1931. It was officially named the University of Tampa in 1933. The university building was initially known as Tampa Bay Hotel, which was built between 1888 and 1891, with 5 floors and 511 rooms.
Today, it is a state-of-the-art campus with laboratories, administrative offices, and classrooms. It offers more than 200 programs which include 16 master’s, one doctorate, two certificates, 10 concentrations, and three 4+1 programs. The university has 4 colleges, namely College of Arts and Letters, Sykes College of Business, College of Natural and Health Sciences, and College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education.
The campus located in Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, Florida, is the main university campus that promotes a dynamic learning experience. There are 11 modern residence halls and 28 food venues on campus along with almost 300 student organizations, clubs, and teams. Students can participate in sports like softball, football, soccer, basketball, and ultimate Frisbee along with several off-campus activities. The university has several fraternities and sororities for students to join and find like-minded people. Tampa is a family and cultural vacation destination with ample opportunities for fun and entertainment. There are several parks, museums, gardens, markets, and restaurants as well.
There are 9,600 students in the University of Tampa out of which 50% are from Florida. It is also home to 1,400 international students who are from 132 countries and 50 US states. At the university, 92% of the students receive financial support with an institutional aid of $72 million. As of September last year, the university has assets worth $736 million and the projected annual revenue of $330 million. In the year 2018-19, it raised more than $14 million with an annual economic impact of $1.1 billion. Every year, the University of Tampa hosts more than 400 events, and 5,000 internships and 25,000 job opportunities are uploaded to the HIRE-UT page annually.
The University of Tampa is responsible for producing many notable personalities that have excelled in various fields like arts, politics, and sports. Rod Blagojevich was the former Governor of Illinois, Dick Greco – mayor of Tampa for four sessions, Bob Martinez – 40th Governor of Florida as well as the mayor of Tampa and Pete Peterson – former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, are some of the celebrated personalities in the field of politics. Steve Boyett is a famous writer and DJ, Connie May Fowler and Amy Hill Hearth are both authors, and Joan Marie Laurer was a professional wrestler and actor. In sports, National Football League players – Freddie Solomon and Major League Baseball player – Tino Martinez are among the alumni of UT.
Full Time MBA
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 11 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Cybersecurity (STEM)
- Duration - 1.5 - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 9.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Finance (STEM)
- Duration - 1.5 - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 8.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Marketing
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 8.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 9.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Entrepreneurship
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 8.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Duration - 1-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 12.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BFA in Film and Media Arts
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Accounting
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 8.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Marketing
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 21.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Public Health
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 14 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 21.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 21.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above |
| MS - 3 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80-90 |
| MIM - 4 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 90 & Above |
| BBA - 3 Courses | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
| BSc - 4 Courses | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
| Other Courses - 4 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79-90 SAT - Accepted |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Not required LOR - Needed for all courses Essays - Needed for few courses CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 40 |
| Type of deadline | Depends on course |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Summer - 1ˢᵗ Apr 2021 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | 18 - 24 Months | INR 11L USD 14,971 |
| MS - 3 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 9L - 9.9L USD 12,351 - 13,474 |
| MIM - 4 Courses | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 8.2L - 8.8L USD 11,228 - 11,977 |
| BBA - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 21.1L USD 28,802 |
| BSc - 4 Courses | 4 Years | INR 19.4L USD 26,504 |
| Other Courses - 4 Courses | 1 - 4 Years | INR 12.1L - 19.4L USD 16,468 - 26,504 |
Placement
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