UCF is Highest Ranked in Florida for Innovation by U.S. News, Rise to No. 14 Driven by Research and Student Success Outcomes

Only celebrating its 60th anniversary, UCF is an innovative technology and research university producing talent for in-demand fields like nursing and engineering, which are ranked among the nation’s best degree programs.

UCF Rises to No. 36 Best National Universities Ranking by Washington Monthly for 2023

As the University for the Future, UCF’s gains in the rankings reflect our commitment to empowering students’ success through innovative efforts that engage and support learning, service and research.

Forbes Ranks UCF a Best Employer in Florida for Second Year

The designation continues to validate UCF’s efforts toward being a best place to learn and work.

Orlando Ranks No. 9 for Fastest-growing Tech Hubs Nationally

Located in Orlando’s thriving tech industry, UCF helps produce top-talent and innovative developments that drive this sector.

Animation Career Review Recognizes UCF’s Visual Arts, Design Programs Among Best in Nation

The rankings signal the strength of the programs’ academic reputation, graduation rates, value as it relates to tuition and indebtedness, and ability to prepare graduates for dynamic careers with industry giants.

Florida Ranks No. 1 for Higher Education by U.S. News & World Report for 7th Year

Florida improved on two of the five metrics in the recent rankings — including four-year graduation rate and educational attainment — and remained No. 1 for the lowest tuition and fees.

UCF Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News Rankings, Highlighting Research Excellence and Community Impact

UCF’s emergency management program ranks No. 2 in the country, and graduate programs in education, engineering and nursing climbed in this year’s U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.

UCF Video Game Design Programs Among the Best in the World for 2023

The Princeton Review ranks undergraduate and graduate programs in the top six, fueling a high-paying, tech-job workforce.

Rising in U.S. News Rankings, UCF Advances Florida’s Workforce Through High-quality Online Programs

Nine UCF programs rank in the top 10 nationally, providing flexibility and increased opportunities for students to succeed in critical, high-wage jobs.

UCF Breaks into Top 10 Best Online Schools with No. 7 Ranking — Best in University’s History

UCF consistently rises in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, earning recognition among the best universities in the country for 2022.

UCF in the News

UCF President, Medical Leadership Among Orlando’s 50 Most Powerful People

Orlando Magazine

Why High Inclination Comets Could Be Earth’s Real Threat

Forbes

UCF Expert on Boeing Lawsuit, Privatization in Space

Slate

The Overdose Crisis: A UCF Researcher’s Perspective

Orlando Sentinel

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Events at UCF

Oct 3

Introducing Asexual and Aromantic Identities 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Oct 3

Make-And-Take Cricut Creations! 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Oct 3

Worship Night with Wesley at UCF 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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UCF is Highest Ranked in Florida for Innovation by U.S. News, Rise to No. 14 Driven by Research and Student Success Outcomes

UCF Rises to No. 36 Best National Universities Ranking by Washington Monthly for 2023

Forbes Ranks UCF a Best Employer in Florida for Second Year

Orlando Ranks No. 9 for Fastest-growing Tech Hubs Nationally

Animation Career Review Recognizes UCF’s Visual Arts, Design Programs Among Best in Nation

Florida Ranks No. 1 for Higher Education by U.S. News & World Report for 7th Year

UCF Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News Rankings, Highlighting Research Excellence and Community Impact

UCF Video Game Design Programs Among the Best in the World for 2023

Rising in U.S. News Rankings, UCF Advances Florida’s Workforce Through High-quality Online Programs

UCF Breaks into Top 10 Best Online Schools with No. 7 Ranking — Best in University’s History

UCF in the News

UCF President, Medical Leadership Among Orlando’s 50 Most Powerful People

Why High Inclination Comets Could Be Earth’s Real Threat

UCF Expert on Boeing Lawsuit, Privatization in Space

The Overdose Crisis: A UCF Researcher’s Perspective

Events at UCF

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