The University of Central Florida, founded in 1963, is the second-largest university in the nation.
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4.4 out of 5 (10 ratings / 9 reviews) Orlando, Florida, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (14)
- Bachelor Africana Studies
- Bachelor American Studies
- Bachelor Anthropology
- Bachelor Business Economics
- Bachelor Economics
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Social Sciences
- Bachelor Social Work
- B.A./B.S. Sociology
Engineering & Technology (13)
- Bachelor Aerospace Engineering
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Biotechnology
- Bachelor Civil Engineering
- Bachelor Computer Engineering
- Bachelor Construction Engineering
- Bachelor Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Environmental Studies
- Bachelor Industrial Engineering
- B.Sc. Information Technology
- Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
Arts, Design & Architecture (10)
- Bachelor Architecture
- Bachelor Art History
- B.A. Digital Media
- B.A. Film
- B.A. Music
- Bachelor Music Education
- B.Sc. Photography
- B.F.A Theatre - Acting
- B.A. Theatre Studies
Humanities (9)
- B.A. Creative Writing
- B.A. English Literature
- B.A. History
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Spanish
- Bachelor Writing & Rhetoric
Business & Management (7)
- Bachelor Accounting
- Bachelor Business Economics
- Bachelor Event Management
- Bachelor Finance
- Bachelor Integrated Business
- B.S./B.A. Management
- B.S./B.A. Marketing
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- Bachelor Biology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Chemistry
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Statistics
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
- Bachelor Event Management
- B.Sc. Hospitality Management
- Bachelor Restaurant & Foodservice Management
- Bachelor Sport Business Management
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
- Bachelor Forensic Science
- B.S./B.A. Real Estate
- B.Sc. Social Sciences
- Bachelor Social Work
Journalism & Media (4)
- B.A. Digital Media
- B.A. Journalism
Computer Science & IT (3)
- Bachelor Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Information Technology
Education & Training (3)
- B.Sc. Elementary Education
- Bachelor Music Education
Medicine & Health (3)
- B.Sc. Health Sciences
- Bachelor Nursing
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- B.Sc. Environmental Studies
Law (2)
- Bachelor Criminal Justice
- B.A./B.S. Legal Studies
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Bachelor Community Garden
About
History
Founded in 1963, UCF and its 13 colleges offer more than 216 degrees from UCF’s main campus, hospitality campus, health sciences campus, online and through its 12 regional locations.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
301
2017
301 100
2016
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
601
2018
-
2017
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
751 -50
2018
701
2017
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
486 23
2017
509
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student Life
Campus life
The 1,415-acre main campus is 13 miles east of downtown Orlando and adjacent to one of the top research parks in the nation. Regional campuses are located throughout Central Florida and include a fully accredited College of Medicine in the Medical City at Lake Nona.
Accreditation
UCF was ranked as the nations No. 3 Up-and-Coming university in the 2015 U.S. News & World Reports Best Colleges rankings. Last year, Kiplingers and The Princeton Review ranked UCF as one of the nations best values for a college education.
The University of Central Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels.
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Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was epic i loved every moment there the academic life was challenging and thrilling made ne grow up mentally the program was so nice
UCF Knights
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
UCF helped me grow so much as a person.
UCF Student Review
Karen Salzgeber rated 4 out of 5 stars
Most of the teachers were very invested in their students' learning experience, and all of them are currently active in their respective fields, which ensures that they are teaching relevant and applicable information. Even though some of the classes held over 300 students, the teachers strove to foster a tight-knit class environment by reaching out to students...