Jesuit tradition defines USF’s approach to learning and our commitment to welcoming students of every faith and no faith. The vision and mission are the foundations of our university, and reflect the shared views of our institution.
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San Francisco, California, United States
PhD Programmes
Medicine & Health (6)
Business & Management (2)
Social Sciences (1)
- PsyD Clinical Psychology
About
History
The University of San Francisco, the city's first university, was established by the Jesuits in October 1855. USF’s founding president, Anthony Maraschi, S.J., arrived in San Francisco as an Italian immigrant in 1854.
Education
The core mission of the university is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others.
Career
Whether you're a freshman figuring out your career path or a senior looking for your first full-time opportunity, the career services team will help you every step of the way.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
801
2019
801
2018
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Choosing to study in the United States is a big decision and there is much excitement and growth on your path ahead. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) promotes a global perspective for the USF community through educational and programmatic outreach while fostering the holistic development of international students/scholars by providing support services and immigration advising.
Housing services
Living on campus amid distinct personalities and unique backgrounds is a hallmark of the university experience. It’s where new adventures are shared, lifelong relationships are formed, and big ideas are born.
Library services
Gleeson Library | Geschke Center primarily provides support to academic programs by making available the broadest possible array of learning and information resources for instruction and research support.
ICT services
39 Mac and 25 Windows laptop computers are available for check-out at the Access Services desk.
Medical services
Health Promotion Services (HPS) provides student health services that promote an optimal state of health, stimulate better health awareness, and foster a vibrant and safe campus community for student success.
Student Life
Campus life
USF's San Jose Campus offers programs in nursing, education, and counseling. Most programs are two years with class meetings one night each week and some programs offer Saturday classes. The campus offers a rigorous education enriched by exposure to high-tech companies and resources. We prepare students to change the world—here in Silicon Valley.
Sports facilities
At USF, sports play a prime role in our community and in cura personalis, or the care of the whole person. The only Division I university in San Francisco, we have a long history of success, with 10 national championships, 101 conference championships, and 102 scholar-athletes named All-Americans — including basketball legend Bill Russell, distance runner Charlotte Taylor, and NFL Hall of Famer Ollie Matson of the undefeated and uninvited 1951 Dons football team.
Student clubs
Student clubs are a great way to empower and enrich yourself while meeting fellow Dons who share the same passion. Once you’re on campus, you’ll have more than 100 student clubs and organizations to join, including:
- Animal rights
- Comics and video games
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental justice
- Fraternities and sororities
- Graphic arts
- Hip hop dance
- Multicultural communities
- Philosophy
- Pre-medical and pre-dental
- Professional development
- Queer alliance
- Sign language
- Student newspaper
- Student senate
- USFtv
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.