The University of Central Florida is a public research university located in metropolitan Orlando. According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges guide, UCF ranks among the nation’s 15 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.

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 and more than 230 degree programs, students can follow their passion at one of their campus locations designed to help them succeed. From the main campus in east Orlando to UCF Downtown and Rosen College of Hospitality Management to the Academic Health Sciences Campus, students will have the opportunity to learn in the heart of their industry. UCF also has multiple regional locations and fully online programs including online bachelor’s degrees, online graduate degrees, online certificates and more to ensure that students can achieve their dreams whenever and wherever they want.

Home to Spectrum Stadium and the Addition Financial Arena, UCF hosts a variety of concerts and shows, plus NCAA sports and cultural events. Student housing is abundant, as are on-campus events and activities. The university 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.

Since 1968 UCF’s home is, 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 students connected to classwork and social communities, while 800 acres of woodlands, lakes and an arboretum help them reconnect with nature.