The University of South Florida St. Petersburg is a small, public university located on Bayboro Harbor in the heart of the culturally rich and dynamic Tampa Bay region. As an autonomous institution in the USF system, USF St. Petersburg students enjoy the benefits of a premier national research university system, including world-class facilities and academic resources, NCAA Division I Big East athletics, and an expansive alumni network, along with the advantages typically found only at higher-priced universities. Named a 2012 Best Regional Public University by U.S. News & World report, the university offers bachelor's degrees and master's degrees.