University of Central Florida
| Location: | Orlando, Florida |
| President: | Dr. John C. Hitt |
| Founded: | 1963 |
| Information: | 407.823.2000 |
| Web site: | www.ucf.edu |
Established in 1963 as Florida Technological University, the University of Central Florida is a diverse metropolitan research university with more than 50,000 students attending the main campus and the 11 regional campuses located throughout Central Florida. The main campus has set aside 600 acres for lakes, woods and an arboretum, but also provides modern facilities with the majority having wireless abilities.
Today, UCF is an academic and research leader in numerous fields, such as optics, modeling and simulation, digital media, engineering and computer science, business administration, education, and hospitality management. UCF has 12 colleges offering 223 degree programs, including a College of Medicine.
The university Stands for Opportunity, providing academic and research to help power the region’s economic development and a student-centered commitment in both the classroom and community.
