Florida’s Premier Engineering and Technology University
In a world driven by technology, the demand for visionary engineers has never been greater.
Born to support the space race, UCF has grown into a powerhouse of technological advancement. UCF has innovation embedded in our DNA. Our spirit of pioneering breakthroughs continues to drive us as we tackle today’s engineering challenges and anticipate the needs of tomorrow. We are more than a university; we are a launchpad for ideas that change the world.
As America’s Partnership University™, we thrive on collaboration. With tech giants and industry leaders in our backyard, we stay ahead of the curve, understanding and addressing the workforce needs of tomorrow. By attracting top talent from around the globe, we foster a diverse and dynamic environment where groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and cutting-edge technology flourish. We’re committed to educating and equipping the next generation of engineers with the knowledge and skills to excel in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Engineering Excellence
supplier of graduates to the aerospace and defense industries for six consecutive years
(Aviation Week Network)
A World of Opportunity in Orlando
At UCF’s sunny campuses, rocket launches are as much a part of the landscape as palm trees and exotic wildlife. Situated where theme parks meet rocket science, our backyard is the playground for dreamers and doers. From downtown tech hubs to NASA’s launch pads and beyond, our Central Florida location connects future engineers with industry leaders, turning innovative ideas into reality.
Strategic Partnerships and Campus Innovation Hubs
Engineering’s greatest challenges demand more than traditional solutions. That’s why UCF takes a holistic and forward-thinking approach, breaking down barriers between disciplines to drive innovation. Through our partnerships with leading corporations, we’ve built an ecosystem where academic excellence meets industry collaboration across our four strategically positioned campuses. From Florida’s Space Coast to Central Florida’s Research Park, these innovation hubs fuel economic growth while preparing our students to engineer tomorrow’s solutions.
Engineer solutions to transform the world
Be at the heart of innovation on a sprawling 1,415-acre living laboratory campus. From an advanced Cyber Innovation Lab to the largest Research Park in Florida – the nation’s fourth-largest by number of companies – UCF brings engineering students together with industry leaders to pioneer tools and solutions for humanity’s greatest challenges.
Revolutionize the $87 billion tourism industry with innovative technology
Transform how the world experiences leisure with the nation’s No. 1 hospitality and tourism management program. Develop AI solutions for smart hotels, create immersive theme park attractions, and optimize systems for mega-events.
Engineer life-changing medical breakthroughs
At Lake Nona Medical City, engineering skills directly translate to revolutionary patient care. Using AI-driven diagnostics and advanced medical devices, UCF students are at the forefront of healthcare innovation — all in UCF’s high-tech backyard.
Level up the future of gaming
Turn gaming passion into groundbreaking experiences with the No. 1 graduate game design program in the world (The Princeton Review and PC Gamer). Get in the game and create the next fan-favorite like Madden NFL at Electronic Arts’ Orlando headquarters. From seamless storytelling to hyper-realistic and immersive graphics, careers in gaming innovation start here.
Be part of the next giant leap for humankind
At UCF, space exploration isn’t science fiction — it’s humankind’s greatest ambition made real. With NASA’s Kennedy Space Center just 35 miles away, students see more than just rocket launches from campus; they see themselves as partners in the future of commercial spaceflight. Students of America’s Space University work alongside industry visionaries to develop cutting-edge aerospace technology and lay the groundwork for future missions, taking humanity to new worlds.
[UCF] cemented my desire to work in engineering as a career, and it also gave me a perspective while I was getting an education of how that was going to be used in the future.”
Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce
Cybersecurity and privacy graduate student shares how he’s been able to explore his interests through his studies and the nation’s top Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition Team.
Through national and international competition, members of the team gain valuable experience and networking opportunities with tech giants and governmental agencies.
World-Renowned Engineering Faculty
Bright minds are solving the world’s greatest problems right here at UCF. It’s one of the reasons we’re positioned to become the world’s leading public metropolitan university. To achieve this vision, we continuously work to bring together thinkers, doers and creators who deliver high-quality engineering education and leading-industry research that transforms lives. From the interesting and heartwarming to the ground-breaking and life-changing, our research initiatives are helping change course for the future.
Helen Huang, PhD
Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Associate Professor Helen Huang leads the Biomechanics, Rehabilitation, and Interdisciplinary Neuroscience (BRaIN) Lab at UCF, where she and her team are unraveling the mysteries of how the brain influences body movement. Using cutting-edge electroencephalography (EEG) technology, they’re paving the way for improved robotic devices and rehabilitation techniques for those with impaired mobility.
Kareem Ahmed, PhD
Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Associate Professor Kareem Ahmed and his team have developed groundbreaking technology to control explosions, unleashing significant energy for propulsion. This innovation could enable travel speeds of up to 13,000 miles per hour, potentially reducing a trip from Orlando to London to less than 15 minutes.
Sudipta Seal, PhD
Professor and Chair of Materials Science and Engineering
Professor Sudipta Seal, Chair of the Materials Science and Engineering Department, has developed therapeutic cerium oxide nanoparticles crucial for delivering targeted cancer treatments. Collaborating with Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Seal’s nanoparticles act as a protective vehicle for a combination therapy targeting pediatric brain tumors. This innovative approach could potentially shrink aggressive tumors by 40-50%, offering a promising alternative to traditional treatments with fewer long-term side effects.
Ozlem Garibay, PhD
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
Assistant Professor Ozlem Garibay from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in drug discovery. Her team developed AttentionSiteDTI, an AI model that predicts drug-protein interactions with up to 97% accuracy. This innovative approach could significantly speed up the process of identifying promising drug candidates, potentially reducing the billions of dollars and decades typically required to develop new medicines.
Peter Delfyett, Ph.D.
Professor of Optics and Photonics
Distinguished Professor Peter Delfyett is pushing the boundaries of optics and photonics research. His work focuses on developing more powerful, consolidated lasers to replace the thousands of individual lasers currently powering technologies like cellphones and computers. As the director of the Townes Laser Institute and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, Delfyett’s innovations are shaping the future of light-based technologies, from faster communications to advanced medical applications.
Engineering Talent
of Kennedy Space Center employees earned UCF degrees.
of Lockeed Martin’s Orlando employees earned UCF degrees.
Launching Engineering Careers, Inventing the Future
UCF Knights are transforming the future through pioneering work in aerospace, defense, smart systems, biomedical technology, energy and sustainability. As graduates of Florida’s premier engineering and technology university, they’re not just joining the workforce — they’re leading breakthrough innovations that shape our world. Through powerful partnerships with global industry leaders and cutting-edge research opportunities, our engineering community creates unparalleled pathways for students and alums to tackle complex challenges that advance technology and improve lives.
Aerospace engineering graduate Jillian Gloria ’23 conducted NASA-funded research on water evolution processes on the moon. Her work advances our understanding of lunar resources, contributing to future space exploration missions.
Pavan Senthil, a current electrical engineering and biomedical sciences student, is working on facial muscle-controlled wheelchair systems. These systems create new possibilities for individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, demonstrating how UCF engineers apply their skills to improve lives.
In-Demand UCF Engineering Degrees
Engineering excellence starts here — whether you aspire to pioneer space exploration, develop sustainable technologies, or drive digital innovation. Our comprehensive engineering programs combine cutting-edge research, industry partnerships, and hands-on experience to launch successful careers. As Florida’s largest producer of engineering talent, we prepare graduates who power leading companies like NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
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