Overview
The
University of Central Florida
originally opened its doors
as Florida Technological University
in 1963. Located in Orlando
and near many attractions
such as Walt Disney World,
UCF offers not only the advantages
of a great location and pleasant
weather year-round, but also
the excitement and opportunities
generated from the fast growth,
technology, and diversity
that only a city such as Orlando
can provide. The beautiful
main and regional campuses
provide the perfect environment
for learning, the latest technology
available in education, and
the flexibility that UCF students
highly value.
Academics
UCF
currently offers 95 bachelor’s
degrees, 73 master’s,
25 doctoral and three specialist
programs in ten colleges:
arts and humanities, biomedical
science, business administration,
education, engineering and
computer science, health and
public affairs, hospitality
management, optics and photonics,
sciences and an honors college.
Undergraduate
education at UCF is rooted
in the arts and sciences,
providing a broad liberal
education while developing
competence in fields of special
interest. This solid foundation
is the platform that supports
the university’s concentration
on graduate programs and research.
With world-renowned faculty,
international curricula, innovative
community partnerships, and
the integration of technology
and learning, UCF promises
students an exceptional academic
experience.
Research
The
University of Central Florida
is a research-oriented institution
dedicated to serving its surrounding
communities, as well as responding
to ever-changing local, national
and international demands.
With research funding exceeding
$100 million last year, graduate
students at UCF have remarkable
opportunities for investigation
and development of new technologies.
Currently, UCF has several nationally and internationally recognized research institutes including the UCF College of Optics and Photonics/CREOL (Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers) and FPCE (Florida Photonics Center of Excellence), the Institute for Simulation and Training, the Florida Solar Energy Center, and the National Center for Forensic Science. In addition, the technology incubator provides a means for UCF to transfer technology from the research laboratory to the marketplace. The Central Florida Research Park, located adjacent to the UCF Orlando campus, is a hotbed for sponsored research and employment opportunities for UCF students and graduates.
Student
and Campus Life
Student
life at UCF is more than just
working on projects and attending
classes. The university supports
and encourages many forms
of student participation,
and the Office of Student
Involvement provides students
with the tools that foster
leadership, personal development
and social responsibility.
Through leadership and coordination,
this office provides advice
to more than 350 registered
clubs and organizations.
Along with activities on campus, the university strives to provide students with comfortable and modern facilities. The Department of Housing and Residence Life offers accommodations for more than 9,000 students in seven communities. There are also many affiliated housing facilities available outside the UCF campus.
Alumni
A
students’ association
with the university does not
end when they graduate. The
UCF Alumni Association enhances
the lives of alumni, providing
them with the opportunity
to stay connected and involved
with the future of the university.
Visit
the UCF website www.ucf.edu
or the International Services Center at UCF www.intl.ucf.edu
University of Central Florida - Barbara Ying Center - 4000 Central Florida Blvd. - Orlando, Florida, 32816-0130 - USA 407-823-2337 - international@mail.ucf.edu
