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University of Central Florida

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Orlando, United States
401–500th in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of Central Florida

Basic information and contact details for the University of Central Florida

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The University of Central Florida (UCF) is the second-largest university in the United States, with 63,000 students and over 200 programmes of study to choose from. The university has a Carnegie Foundation designation for very high research activity.

There are 13 colleges at UCF: the college of arts and humanities, the Burnett Honors College, the college of business administration, the college of education and human performance, the college of engineering and computer science, the college of graduate studies, the college of health and public affairs, the college of medicine, the college of nursing, the college of optics and photonics, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the college of sciences and undergraduate studies.

A diverse range of students come to study at UCF from all 50 states and almost 150 different countries. Students can also gain experience of life abroad through partnerships with almost 100 universities in 36 countries around the globe.

UCF is located in Orlando, one of Florida’s major cities and most popular destinations, due to the many theme parks surrounding the area. The university campus spans 1,415 acres, 800 of which are natural wood and grassland which provide a habitat for dozens of Florida’s native species.

An expansive recreation and wellness centre includes three climbing walls, indoor track and fitness equipment. Students also get to enjoy games at the 10,000 seat arena and football stadium.

UCF’s athletics teams, the UCF Knights, compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Their top sports include women’s basketball and men’s football.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025

20406080
Teaching 31.6
Research Environment 36.9
Research Quality 77.2
Industry 77.3
International Outlook 38
2426283032201920202021202220232024202527.826.52527.226.128.531.6

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Ranking positions 2019 to 2025
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Central Florida

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
57 F : 43 M (1)
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International student percentage
5% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
38.1 (1)
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Student total
62862 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Central Florida

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Central Florida

Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology