Florida Institute of Oceanography

The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) unifies marine science interests across the state. By coordinating with the 27 member institutions and agencies, FIO is able to maximize education resources, including access to research vessels, and further scientific research on the Gulf of Mexico, its ecology, marine life and sustainability.

Rhea F. Law, USF President
USF has incredible forward momentum – rising faster than any university in the nation as one of the country’s most respected urban research universities. Generous donors ensure we continue to accomplish great things for our students and our communities.
Your Impact

USF is home to 50,577 students from over 145 countries!

You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.

25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.

USF leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!

USF professors and students were awarded 314 patents over three years.

In the 2020 Military Times Best: Colleges, USF ranked 1st in Florida and 4th among all four-year U.S institutions.

Students can study, research and relax at one of five library facilities.