University of Central Florida

Home to more than 64,000 students, the University of Central Florida is the second biggest university in the U.S. Being big means thinking big. With the university’s strong academic programs, leadership training and career opportunities, you will be empowered to create change and make a global impact.

Why UCF?

With more than 200 courses of study and an international student body representing more than 150 countries, UCF embraces your global outlook. We have top-ranked programs in engineering, computer engineering and hospitality.

• #16 in Most Innovative Schools—U.S. News & World Report, 2020
• #49 in Best Undergraduate Teaching—U.S. News & World Report, 2020
• #79 in Top Public Schools—U.S. News & World Report, 2020
• #83 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs —U.S. News & World Report, 2020
• #52 in Computer Engineering —U.S. News & World Report, 2019
• #5 Hospitality and Hotel Management School —CEOWorld magazine
• Partnerships with industry leaders Boeing, Disney, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens
• Specialized research centers in nanoscience, solar energy, forensic science and simulation and training
• Famous alumni include former Google VP Alan Eustace, NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Ericsson CEO Angel Ruiz and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actress Cheryl Hines.

Be Empowered, Get Engaged

• 650+ student clubs and organizations
• Championship sports teams, with free event admission for UCF students
• State-of-the-art fitness facilities and student center
• On-campus fitness and intramural sports activities

Orlando: Welcoming & Warm

Home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and many other theme parks, Orlando is known as “The Theme Park Capital of the World.” And more than that, this sprawling city in the Sunshine State is a hub for technology, life sciences, medical innovation, hospitality and tourism.

Weather & Climate

Orlando’s climate, like much of the Deep South, is warm and humid, with an average of 236 days of sunshine a year. Snow is rare, and winters are mild.

In & Around Orlando

• Visit world-famous theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.
• Visit international neighborhoods like Little Saigon and Little Brazil.
• Get the full NASA experience at the Kennedy Space Center.
• Explore the Orlando Museum of Art and the Orlando Science Center.
• Home to major corporations like Boeing and Lockheed Martin

As an international student enrolling at a select U.S. News Global Education school, you will have access to exclusive programs and services. To make your transition as easy as possible, our enrollment counselors set you up for success with: