University of Central Florida was founded in 1963 to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program. UCF has been making an impact on the state, the nation — and outer space — ever since. With 13 colleges, including a College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220 degree programs. From the main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, health sciences campus, online and multiple regional locations. UCF’s fully online programs include online bachelor’s degrees, online master’s degrees, online PhDs, online certificates and more. UCF offers 99 bachelor’s, 89 master’s, 34 doctoral and three specialist degree programs, and it leads all universities in Florida by conferring almost 17,000 degrees a year. The Burnett Honors College enrolled 1,872 students and the number of incoming National Merit Scholars ranked UCF among the top 40 colleges and universities.
UCF is an academic, partnership and research leader in numerous fields, such as optics and lasers, modeling and simulation, engineering and computer science, business, public administration, education, hospitality management, healthcare and video game design. In fact, the Princeton Review and PC Gamer magazine named UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy the No. 5 graduate game-design program in the world in 2019. The Rosen College of Hospitality Management is ranked the No. 4 hospitality school in the world by CEOWorld magazine. And Washington Monthly recognized UCF as one of the best national universities in its 2019 rankings.
According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Colleges guide, UCF ranks among the nation’s 20 most innovative universities. UCF is also ranked as a best-value university by Kiplinger and The Princeton Review, as well as one of the nation’s most affordable colleges by Forbes. The university confers almost 17,000 degrees each year and benefits from a diverse faculty and staff who create a welcoming environment and opportunities for all students to grow, learn and succeed.
Location
Orlando, Florida (USA)
The University of Central Florida is a public research university located in metropolitan Orlando. As UCF’s home since 1968, the 1,415-acre main campus in east Orlando is impressive in size and even bigger in potential. Modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology keep you connected to classwork and social communities, while 800 acres of woodlands, lakes and an arboretum help you reconnect with nature. Whether you’re inside a classroom or outside exploring, our campus is an exciting place to learn — and an easy place to love.
With more than a dozen locations throughout Central Florida, UCF makes it convenient for you to earn a high-quality education in and around Orlando — the fastest-growing metro region in America. Multiple campuses, specialized colleges and online courses provide access to UCF’s accredited, flexible degree programs no matter where you are. And no matter how you like to learn — full-time or part-time, new student or nontraditional — UCF has the programs to fit your schedule and your budget.
Living in America’s most popular tourist destination has its perks, but there’s a lot more to Orlando than theme parks and thrill rides. From our dynamic downtown to our eclectic neighborhoods and wide-open nature reserves, Orlando offers more reasons to explore than you can imagine. And with 236 days of signature sunshine to enjoy, it’s no surprise that so many UCF alumni choose to stay in the region after graduation.
Student housing is abundant, as are on-campus events and activities. UCF offers an array of student services, more than 650 student clubs and organizations, plus dedicated academic resources to help students succeed in school and as alumni. Opened in Fall 2019, the UCF Downtown campus provides innovative education for high-demand fields such as digital media and health information technology.
School & Faculty
- Arts and Humanities
- Business
- Burnett Honors
- Community Innovation and Education
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Health Professions and Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Optics and Photonics
- Rosen College of Hospitality Management
- Sciences
- Graduate Studies
- Undergraduate Studies
