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US News Best Colleges Badge - 2025 Most Innovative Universities

Top 5
In Innovation

Among Public Universities

With more than 220 degree programs in 13 colleges, UCF provides an education for your future, today.

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Positively Impacting the World

When the world looks to answer the questions facing today’s most challenging programs, our world-renowned faculty are sought for their expertise. Here are some of our recent contributions to the news that shapes our world, and worlds we’ve yet to discover.

Rocket launching from launchpad surrounded by fire and smoke

“Launch pads are as complex as rockets are”

— Phil Metzger, Associate Scientist, Planetary Physicist

 


The Verge

Nano paint at a molecular level - Invented by UCF researcher Debashis Chanda, Researcher and Professor of Physics

“Nature has a very different way of creating color than we do”

— Debashis Chanda, Researcher and Professor of Physics

 


Wired

How the sense of smell can help heal post-traumatic stress, the work of Deborah C. Beidel, Ph.D., ABPP, Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology and Medical Education and Director of UCF RESTORES at the University of Central Florida

“[…] have people get in contact with what we call the triggers”

We unleash the potential
of people and ideas
to positively change the world.

Together, we’re building the University for the Future.

Expert Faculty & Researchers

Our faculty and researchers are focused on solving the biggest problems facing humanity. Discover their stories and explore the groundbreaking research that’s creating meaningful change for today, and for the future.

From space technologies, simulation and immersive experiences to healthcare, energy and national security — learn more from thought leaders in each field of study.

Making Lasers Faster and More Efficient.

Featuring.

Dr. Peter Delfyett explains how his research with optics and lasers can improve technology for the future.

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Finding Water on the Moon.

Featuring.

Jillian Gloria ’22 explains how her research helps find water on the moon to better understand where astronauts can live and work safely.

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Re-engineering the Written Word.

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Ben Sawyer ’14MS ’15PhD‘s research helps people read faster, understand more, and navigate information overload in the digital age.

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Student Life
Doctoral Degree Creates ‘Full Circle Moment’ for UCF Nursing Graduate
From free clinic patient to now provider, Monique Prince seeks to ensure a healthier future for vulnerable populations as a family nurse practitioner, researcher and…
Colleges & Campus
UCF Electrical Engineering Grad Charged to Renew Energy Sector
Driven by a passion to preserve the environment, electrical engineering student Nicole Parker will work to create sustainable power systems with global powerhouse Siemens.
Colleges & Campus
UCF Wins First Place in the Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl
After beating 14 teams in the regional event, the UCF Ethics Bowl Team will travel to Virginia in February 2025 to compete in the Association…
Pegasus Magazine Featured Story
Community Care
UCF-HCA Florida Healthcare residency programs are playing a crucial role in bringing more in-demand physicians to the state.

Thirteen colleges. Unlimited possibilities.

At UCF, we offer an array of academic options for just about every interest. Check out our 245+ degree programs, award-winning faculty and groundbreaking research. You’ll quickly discover all there is to experience and learn at one of the nation’s most innovative universities.

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Burnett Honors
Community Innovation and Education
Engineering and Computer Science
Health Professions and Sciences
Medicine
Nursing
Optics and Photonics
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Sciences
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