Plant Hall, with its silver minarets, opened in 1891 as the Tampa Bay Hotel, and today it holds the University of Tampa's classrooms and offices. The private university sits on the Hillsborough River, directly across from downtown. The Sykes College of Business draws many international students, alongside marine science, nursing, film and cybersecurity.
Tampa, Florida, United States
Official website: ut.edu
Private university in Florida
1931
Plant Hall, the former Tampa Bay Hotel
$25,000 – $35,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
$15,000 – $19,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ut.edu before you apply.
BS International Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Marine Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Cybersecurity
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
A campus built around a 19th-century hotel with silver minarets.
Business programmes through the Sykes College of Business.
A riverside campus facing downtown Tampa.
Business graduates join finance, consulting and logistics firms around Tampa Bay.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Marine science graduates work in coastal research and environmental agencies.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Campus is compact and walkable, with residence halls along the river and a short bridge into downtown. The Tampa Riverwalk runs along the opposite bank.
Tampa is warm year-round, and the beaches at Clearwater and St. Pete are 30 to 40 minutes away. Rent has risen quickly, and a car helps.
Form I-20 issued by University of Tampa
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and most students apply by early spring for fall. Graduate programmes set their own deadlines, usually in spring for fall. Allow time for the I-20 and visa interview.
Programmes start in fall (August) and spring (January).
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from University of Tampa after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
International business, marine science, the MBA, business analytics and cybersecurity are popular. Undergraduates need strong school grades; graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree. Most ask for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80.
International undergraduates are considered for merit scholarships at admission. Graduate scholarships are more limited, so ask the admissions office.
