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The University of Central Florida is a public multi-campus, metropolitan research university that stands for opportunity.
The university anchors Central Florida in meeting the region's economic, cultural, intellectual, environmental and societal needs through high-quality, broad-based education.
UCF takes pride in their experienced-based learning, pioneering scholarship, impactful research and enriched student development and leadership growth. UCF serves the state of Florida and beyond with highly relevant continuing education and public service initiatives that address pressing issues in support of the global community.

UCF is:

  • The second largest university in the United States
  • Known for innovative programs in technology, engineering, education and medicine
  • A major metropolitan research university of global impact and a driver of prosperity for Central Florida

Why Choose the University of Central Florida?

  • Listed in US News & World Report's top 5 "up and coming" schools in the country
  • One of the best college values in America, according to The Princeton Review, Kiplinger's and Forbes
  • Attracts world-renowned experts to its faculty in a wide variety of fields

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