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University of Central Florida

Overview

The University of Central Florida is one of the largest Universities in the United States, and one of the most applied-to universities in the nation. It has a stunning campus located in sunny Orlando, Florida; UCF has been ranked as one of the nation’s up-and-coming universities by U.S. News and World Report and has top-ranked engineering and computing degrees.

UCF’s research opportunities are numerous as well, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. At UCF’s world-renowned institutes, students and faculty undertake research in Biomedical Technology, Nanoscience, Solar Energy, Women’s Studies and Space Studies among others.

International students can access one of UCF’s in-demand degrees through the Global Achievement Academy (GAA), which combines year one of your undergraduate degree with additional language instruction, academic support and American cultural experiences. On successful completion of the GAA, you progress onto the second year of one of UCF’s prestigious degrees. No SAT or ACT required.
  • Year established
    1963
  • Location
    Florida
  • Registered students
    60810

Academic specialism

According to Best Colledges Rankings: №173 National University Rankings, №133 Vest Undergraduate Business Programs, №100 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, №97 Top Public Schools, №3 Up-and-Coming Schools

Best Grad School Rankings: №94 Part-time MBA, №98 Best Educatio Schools, №1 Special Education, №7 Student Counceling and Personnel Services, №81Best Engineering Schools, №76 Civil Engineering, №58 Computer Engineering, №64 Electical/Electronic/Communications Engineering, №68 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, №42 Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering, №61 Materials Engineering, №97 Mechanical Engineering, №85 Physics, №14 Atomic/Molecular/Optical, №59 Public Affairs, №25 Nonprofit Management. 

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University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, United States
FL 32816
United States
United States
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Location

Known as “the City beautiful,” Orlando is a center for the life sciences, medical innovation and technological developments, and UCF is at the heart of it all, allowing UCF to partner with leading research institutes and businesses to provide internship and employment opportunities for students and graduates. As a UCF student, you will enjoy one of the most enviable climates in the world. Orlando boasts a yearly average of 236 days of sunshine and an average temperature of 72 degrees F (22 degrees C), creating a perfect environment in which to live, study and explore. Central Florida is home to Walt Disney world, Universal Studios, Seaworld and nearly 100 other theme parks and attractions. more than 5,000 restaurants and miles of sandy beaches are just a short drive from campus.