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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:
Application Assistance
- Streamlined application process
- Assigned counselor
- Major/field of study guidance
Pre-Arrival Guidance
- Visa interview help
- Prep webinars & checklists
- Help with required forms
Campus Transition
- Airport welcome
- Student & parent orientation
- Cultural group outings
Academic Support
- Classes for your academic level
- English-language & ESL help
- Tutoring support
Career Growth
- Career Accelerator Program
- Internship assistance
- Job search help
Art – Emerging Media
Art – History
Art – Studio Art
Art – Studio
Art – Visual Arts and Emerging Media Management
Digital Media
English – Creative Writing
English – Literature
Film
Film – Cinema Studies
French
History
Humanities and Cultural Studies
Latin America Studies
Music
Music Education
Music – Jazz Studies
Music – Music Composition
Music – Music Performance
Philosophy
Religion and Cultural Studies
Spanish
Theatre – Acting
Theatre – Design and Technology
Theatre – Musical Theatre
Theatre – Stage Management
Theatre Studies
Accounting
Economics
Economics, Business
Finance
Integrated Business
Management
Marketing
Real Estate
Art Education
Early Childhood Development and Education (PK-3)
Early Childhood Development and Education (Early Childhood Development)
Elementary Education
English Language Arts Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education – Biology
Science Education – Chemistry
Science Education – Physics
Social Science Education
Sport and Exercise Science
Technical Education and Industry Training
World Languages Education – French
World Languages Education – Spanish
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Sciences
Construction Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Athletic Training
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Criminal Justice
Health Informatics and Information Management
Health Sciences Pre-Clinical Track
Health Services Administration
Public Administration
Social Work
Biochemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences Pre-Clinical Track
Biotechnology
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Nursing
Photonic Science and Engineering
Entertainment Management
Event Management
Hospitality Management
Restaurant & Foodservice Management
Anthropology
Biology
Chemistry
Forensic Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Sociology
Statistics
Advertising/Public Relations
Communication and Conflict
Human Communication
Journalism
Radio/TV
Environmental Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Women’s Studies
Dates & Costs
For the latest application dates and program costs information, please visit global.ucf.edu.
Entry Requirements
Each UCF degree program has unique entry and progression requirements based on academic background, performance and language skills.
Have a question about a specific degree? Our admissions team would be happy to help.
STANDARD APPLICATION | GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 2 – UNIVERSITY INTEGRATION |
GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 2 | GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 3 | GAA PREP PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPA Requirement | Varies | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
IELTS™ Requirement | 6.5+ | 6.5+ | 5.5, no subscore below 5.0 |
5.0, no subscore below 4.5 |
<5.0 |
TOEFL® Requirement | 80+ | 80+ | 68, no subscore below 14 |
60, no subscore below 12 |
<60 |
ITEP Requirement | N/A | 4.5 | 3.5, no subscore below 3.0 |
3.0, no subscore below 2.5 |
2.5 |