The University of Central Florida (UCF), a public, space-grant, research university founded in 1963, offers more than 200 degree programs through 24 colleges and satellite campuses.
A member of the State University System of Florida, UCF enrolls more than 60,000 students worldwide and boasts an alumni network of 230,000. The university has students from 50 states and more than 140 countries. UCF is the nation’s second-largest university.
The University of Central Florida’s degree offerings include a host of online programs leading to a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
The university offers bachelor degree completion programs for students who hold an associate’s degree or have comparable transfer credits. The bachelor’s degree completion programs include anthropology, Latin American studies, nursing, and criminal justice. Some programs require students to complete internships, clinical experiences, or a practicum.
The university also offers more than 20 master’s degree programs, such as English, educational leadership, digital forensics, and more. The university requires students enrolled in dissertation or thesis to present their final defenses on campus.
Online students have access to the university’s library resources.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognizes the University of Central Florida as a research university with very high research activity.
U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Central Florida #173 in National Universities in its 2015 edition of Best Colleges and #416 among Best Global Universities. The magazine also ranked the university #98 overall in its list of Best Education Schools.
Forbes ranked the University of Central Florida #153 in Research Universities, while Princeton Review included the university in the 2015 Best 379 Colleges list.
The respected Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business provides accreditation to the University of Central Florida’s College of Business Administration. The University of Central Florida also holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
