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Out-of-this-world college degrees

Looking forward to an exciting career in a STEM field? The University of Central Florida has more than 230 degree programs in 13 colleges, plus a talented team of faculty and staff to help find what’s right for you. Whatever your passion — from engineering to the arts — we’ll put you on the path to success.

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Learning Charges On

Through dynamic change and unprecedented challenges, UCF supports you as you move forward. Whether you’re on campus or online, we are here to prepare you for meaningful achievements and a rewarding future. Together, we’ll continue to Charge On.

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A Next-generation Research University

Founded in 1963 with the mission to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program, UCF has been making an impact on our state, our nation — and outer space — ever since. UCF faculty are part of several NASA missions, including OSIRIS-REx and New Horizons. The Florida Space Institute, based at UCF, is made up of researchers and educators from UCF and other State University System of Florida institutions. Together, we are truly reaching for the stars.

#1

Supplier of talent to U.S. aerospace and defense industries
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620

NASA awards
through Feb. 16, 2021

$204.5 Million

In research funding in 2019-20

$181.3 Million

NASA funding
Since 1991

100+

Space research articles published by UCF faculty in the past five years

30%

Kennedy Space Center employees are UCF alumni

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Colleges & Campus News

UCF Researcher Aims to Preserve Astronauts’ Muscle Function in Space

With approximately one-third the gravity of Earth, going to Mars puts people at risk for loss of muscle mass, strength and endurance.

Science & Technology

UCF Researcher is Part of Team that Will Send Rotorcraft to Saturn’s Moon, Titan

The mission and lander are called Dragonfly and are planned to launch in 2027 and reach Titan by the mid-2030s.

Colleges & Campus News

From Lighting Shows at Universal to Supporting Space Launches at KSC, UCF Grad Shines

The education, research, and internship opportunities at UCF, coupled with curiosity and outside the box thinking, led one local kid to his dream job —…

Science & Technology

UCF Joins Project to Develop Composites for Spacecraft, NASA Missions

The work is through a NASA Small Business Technology Transfer program in which a Purdue University-affiliated software company is the lead and UCF is the…

Life Is Good in Orlando

Living in America’s most popular tourist destination has its perks, but there’s a lot more to Orlando than theme parks and thrill rides. From our dynamic downtown to our eclectic neighborhoods and wide-open nature reserves, Orlando offers more reasons to explore than you can imagine. And with 236 days of signature sunshine to enjoy, it’s no surprise that so many UCF alumni choose to stay in the region after graduation.

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Feb 26 8:30 am

XXI Annual Colloquium on Hispanic American and Peninsular Literature, Linguistics and Culture

Join the UCF Spanish Graduate Association, SaGA, at the 21st Annual Colloquium on Hispanic American and Peninsular Literature, Linguistics and Culture. This important event brings together professors and students to celebrate the Spanish language with different roundtables, workshops and presentations…

Looking Ahead

Feb 26 10:00 am

"Paper House" - 2021 Annual MFA Exhibition

Feb 26 11:00 am

Getting Started in Undergraduate Research

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Dedicated on April 25, 1996, the Robinson Observatory provides research and educational opportunities for students and the community alike. The facility, which houses a 20-inch telescope, offers students a training ground to collect solid data and conduct original research. And the popular “Knights Under the Stars,” a series of free events held throughout the academic year, invites the community to learn more about the solar system from knowledgeable volunteers.

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At UCF, we offer an array of academic options for just about every interest. Check out our 230+ degree programs, award-winning faculty and groundbreaking research. You’ll quickly discover all there is to experience and get inspired by at one of the nation’s largest universities.

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