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IMAGINE UCF UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

• ORLANDO, FLORIDA

WELCOME UNIVERSITY of CENTRAL F LOR I DA

Students from 152 countries and all 50 states attend UCF. They come for our world-renowned faculty, exciting location, welcoming environment, and outstanding reputation for academic excellence.

UCF stands for opportunity — to grow, to explore, and to thrive. I hope you will take full advantage of the academic, social, and cultural enrichments that our leading metropolitan research university has to offer.

Welcome to the UCF family!

John C. Hitt, UCF President

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WHY UCF S

tudy at a university known for its research and scholarship. A sunny and warm location with more than 100 theme parks and beautiful beaches a short drive away. A place where hands-on experience is gained before you graduate — preparing you for a successful career. A university noted for its research activity and affordability.

Our U NI V E R S I T Y

Ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an institution with

“very high research activity”

Named a “Best Value” university by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, a “Top Tier National University” by U.S. News & World Report and a “Next Generation University” by the New America Foundation

Earned funding for research topped

Graduates Fulbright, Goldwater, Mellon, Rhodes and Truman scholars

$145.6 million

Opened specialized centers for research in areas such as nanoscience, solar energy, forensic science, and simulation and training

last year

Forges partnerships with industry leaders such as Siemens, Disney, Lockheed Martin and Boeing

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.

EXCITING ADVENTURE.

Students come here to experience academic achievement in UCF’s modern and diverse environment. You conduct research with scholars from a variety of fields, experience opportunities to publish your work before you graduate and prepare for a successful career by working alongside our renowned professors.

You will be immersed in an environment created to ensure your success. UCF is a world-class university where you can make lifelong friendships and participate in numerous activities, events and organizations.

EXPERIENCE THE REWARDS OF A UCF DEGREE AND JOIN OUR THOUSANDS OF INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI.

UCF IS INTERNATIONAL 12 COLLEGES Arts and Humanities Burnett Honors Business Administration

UCF

’s international community is composed of students and scholars representing 152 countries. Come experience and help increase global learning, cultural exchange and international awareness all while pursuing your education.

Education and Human Performance

SOUTH AMERICA 16%

Engineering and Computer Science

OCEANIA 1%

Graduate Studies Health and Public Affairs Medicine

NORTH AMERICA (NON U.S.) 5%

ASIA 40%

Nursing Optics and Photonics Rosen College of Hospitality Management Sciences

MIDDLE EAST 17%

EUROPE 10%

CENTRAL AFRICA AMERICA 4% 1%

CARIBBEAN 6%

OUR MAJORS GENERAL PROGRAMS

»» Accounting »» Advertising–Public Relations »» Aerospace Engineering »» Anthropology »» Applied Science »» Architecture »» Art »» Art Education »» Athletic Training »» Biology »» Biomedical Sciences »» Biotechnology »» Business Administration »» Chemistry »» Civil Engineering »» Communication Sciences and

»» Forensic Science »» French »» General Business »» Health Informatics and

Information Management

»» Health Sciences/Pre-clinical Track

»» Health Services

Administration »» History »» Hospitality Management »» Human Communication »» Humanities and Cultural Studies »» Industrial Engineering »» Information Technology »» Interdisciplinary Studies »» International and Global Studies Disorders »» Journalism »» Computer Engineering »» Latin American Studies »» Computer Science »» Legal Studies »» Construction Engineering »» Management »» Criminal Justice »» Marketing »» Digital Media »» Early Childhood Development »» Mathematics and Education »» Mathematics Education »» Economics »» Mechanical Engineering »» Electrical Engineering »» Medical Laboratory Sciences »» Elementary Education »» Music »» English »» Music Education »» English Language Arts »» Nursing Education »» Philosophy »» Environmental Engineering »» Photography »» Event Management »» Photonic Science and »» Film Engineering »» Finance »» Physics

»» Political Science »» Psychology »» Public Administration »» Radio-Television »» Real Estate »» Religion and Cultural Studies »» Restaurant and Foodservice Management

»» Science Education »» Social Science Education »» Social Sciences »» Social Work »» Sociology »» Spanish »» Sport and Exercise Science »» Statistics »» Technical Education and Industry Training

»» Theatre »» Theatre Studies »» World Languages Education »» Writing and Rhetoric PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

»» Pre-chiropractic »» Pre-dental »» Pre-law »» Pre-medical »» Pre-optometry »» Pre-osteopathy »» Pre-pharmacy »» Pre-podiatry »» Pre-veterinary

Unsure about which major to choose?

The Major Exploration Program provides:

When you start at UCF, you will be assigned an adviser in a field that suits your academic interests. The Office of First Year Advising and Exploration offers the Major Exploration Program, which helps students select a program of study and reach their academic potential.

1 Support and guidance through individual academic advising

2 Workshops and seminars 3 Library and computer resources Learn more at fyae.sdes.ucf.edu.

A SUCCESSFUL START. A GREAT FINISH.

A GREAT PLACE TO

LIVE & LEARN. Campus living is a significant part of the classic college experience.

And at UCF classic can mean new, fresh and modern. That’s one reason 70 percent of first-year students call UCF home. From traditional residence halls to luxurious apartment living, there are 11 student housing communities to choose from where you’ll build lifelong friendships and create lasting memories.

Many students find living on campus the most rewarding experience of their college lives. From day one campus living connects you to campus life and the Knight community. Convenient access to the library, tutoring, advising, computer labs and more is one of the reasons why students who live on campus achieve academic success and are more likely to graduate on time.

For more information, visit housing.ucf.edu.

WE ARE UCF. AND UCF STANDS FOR OPPORTUNITY. “I decided to attend UCF because it is a very serious school with many majors and great teachers.”

J ULI A VASHCHENKO HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTR AT I ON RUSSIA

LOCATION , LOCATION, LOCATION Sure, you know about Disney, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. But did you know Central Florida has nearly 100 theme parks and attractions? There’s also more than 5,000 restaurants and many beautiful beaches just a short drive away. Plus, Orlando’s two international airports make it easy to travel to Central Florida and UCF from around the world.

Orlando, known as the “City Beautiful,” is not just theme parks. Our area has seen rapid growth in recent years and is a center for the life sciences,

medical innovation and technological developments. UCF is also located next to one of the top research parks in the United States — allowing UCF to partner with leading research institutes and businesses which provide internship and employment opportunities for students.

As a UCF student, you can take advantage of all these opportunities. And the best part is the weather — sunshine and an average annual temperature of 72 degrees (22 C), create the perfect environment to live, study and explore.

IMAGINE THE ADVENTURE YOU CAN HAVE.

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“There’s so much going on in Orlando. It’s an entertainment center, not only in America, but worldwide.”

ANDRE AS H AE RT L I NG

H OS P I TAL I T Y MANAGE ME NT GE RMANY

FULL-TIME

SUPPORT Attending college in the United States is an exciting adventure, but it can also seem daunting — the International Services Center helps you through the process and paperwork needed for admission.

We offer you mentors, programs to help you explore the Orlando area, and events where you can meet other international students and network.

Not sure where to begin?

Visit the International Services Center website at

intl.ucf.edu.

Speak English Fluently.

Through our Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies, we offer intensive English programs designed to prepare you to effectively communicate inside and outside of the classroom. There is also an English program for those who wish to specialize in business communication.

To learn more, visit

cmms.ucf.edu.

“Taking a degree from UCF back home is going to open so many doors for me. The university is very interested in preparing students by offering internships, and there are a lot of opportunities on campus for international students.�

MARC I A MONT E S

I NDU ST RI AL E NGI NE E RI NG H ONDU RAS

TUITION

For current tuition/fee information, please visit tuitionfees.smca.ucf.edu.

Please note: International students are required to show proof of funding for total expenses for the first academic year (two semesters). These expenses include: Tuition and fees Living expenses Mandatory health insurance Please see intl.ucf.edu for more information.

The Office of Student Financial Assistance periodically offers scholarships to non-U.S. citizens. Please consult the scholarship list at finaid.ucf.edu.

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL EXPENSES Undergraduate

Tuition & Fees

$23,095

Living Expenses $9,758 Books $1,146 Est. Annual Cost

$33,999*

*Based on 30 credit hours.

Please visit tuitionfees.smca.ucf.edu for more information.

HOW TO APPLY U N D E R G R A D U AT E A P P L I C A N T S

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APPLY ONLINE Your admission to UCF starts with completing our online application and paying the $30 USD application fee. You can find the online application at admissions.ucf.edu and clicking on “Apply Now.”

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SUBMIT THE REQUIRED ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS All required academic documents must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. These documents may include the following:

• Official transcripts (translations and evaluations may be required)

• SAT or ACT exam scores (if required) • TOEFL or IELTS exam scores (if required) For more information, please visit the Undergraduate Admissions website at admissions.ucf.edu/international.

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SUBMIT THE REQUIRED ISC IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS All required immigration documents must be submitted to UCF’s International Services Center.

These documents include the following:

• Copy of your passport (six-month validity) • UCF I-20 request form • UCF certification of finances form • Original financial support documents (showing sources of funding, e.g., bank statement)

• Dependent documents (if applicable)

TRANSFER STUDENTS You must submit additional immigration documents.

For more information about immigration requirements and downloadable forms, visit the International Services Center at intl.ucf.edu.

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION DEADLINES Fall Semester March 1 Classes begin in August Spring Semester September 1 Classes begin in January Summer Semester January 1 Classes begin in May SCORE REQUIREMENTS TOEFL Internet-based test 80 Computer-based test 213 Paper-based test 550 IELTS Band score

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