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U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A

THIS IS UCF Being at UCF puts you in the midst of a modern, energetic and diverse environment, where you can explore your passions and be part of something new and exciting. Our warm and sunny location, internship opportunities and extraordinary academics are just a few reasons why 60,000 students are enrolled at UCF.

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U n i v e r si t y o f C e n t r a l F l o r i d a

orlando, Florida

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tudents from 145 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, President

“ I was attracted to UCF because of the potential growth and dynamism—UCF has a unique location. I have gained

Exciting Adventure.

a relatively short period and

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continue to conduct state-of-

experience opportunities to publish your work before you graduate, and prepare for

recognition for my research in

tudents come here to experience academic achievement in UCF’s modern and

diverse environment. You conduct research with scholars from a variety of fields,

the-art research with the help of

a successful career by working alongside our renowned professors.

graduate students from across

You will be immersed in an environment created to ensure your success. UCF is

the globe.”

D r . M oha me d Ab de l-Aty d e put y D ir e c to r o f UC F ’s Center fo r Adva n c e d Tr a n sp o rtation Syst e m s S i mulati o n

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.

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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.

O ur UN IVER S I TY Ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the

Advancement of Teaching as an institution with “very high research activity”

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Named a “Best Value” university

by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and a “Top Tier National University”

by U.S. News & World Report

Forges partnerships with industry leaders

such as Siemens, Disney, Lockheed Martin

Earned funding for research topped $125 million last year

Supports small businesses through the Business Incubation Program and Small Business Development Center

Advances international literacy via the Morgridge International Reading Center through research, collaboration and community involvement

and Electronic Arts

Employs the best faculty in

Opened several specialized centers

in their fields

for research in areas such as

nanoscience, solar energy, forensic

science, and simulation and training

the business who are experts

Graduates Fulbright,

Goldwater, Mellon, Rhodes and Truman scholars

Y ou belon g h ere T O O .

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UCF is International COLLEGES Arts & Humanities Business Administration

UCF

’s international community is composed of students and scholars representing 145 countries. Come

experience and help increase global learning, cultural exchange and international awareness all while pursuing your education.

Education south america 16%

Engineering & Computer Science Graduate Studies Health & Public Affairs Medicine Nursing Optics & Photonics

oceania 1%

north america (Non u.s.)

4%

asia 41%

middle east 12%

Rosen College of Hospitality Management Sciences The Burnett Honors College

europe 15%

central Africa america 5% 1%

caribbean 5%

Full-time Support

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ttending 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 Student Services website at intl.ucf.edu.

Speak English Fluently

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hrough our Center for Multilingual

Multicultural Studies, we offer intensive

English programs designed to prepare you to

effectively communicate in and out of the classroom.

There is also an English program for those who wish to specialize in business communication.

To learn more about the Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies, visit www.cmms.ucf.edu.

“ Within my first 18 months at UCF, apart from being a member of eight educational societies, I participated in more than 12 conferences and workshops.”

Sat y en de r Go e l c h e m i stry, p h.d. c a n di date India

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A great place to

Live & Play

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ife isn’t only about studying—it’s also about what you can do beyond the books. You don’t have to

leave campus to find all of the things you need—from entertainment to a health center to our full-service

Recreation and Wellness Center. UCF offers free shuttle

buses to help you get to your classes, labs and research centers.

In addition to enjoying our beautiful campus, we suggest

getting the most out of Orlando and exploring our growing, thriving city. Sunny weather lets you get out and enjoy

UCF

recreational activities and more, including:

• More than 100 theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld • Kennedy Space Center and beautiful beaches a short drive away • Hundreds of lakes and rivers for kayaking, canoeing, water skiing and more • A vibrant nightlife, from relaxed coffee houses to high-energy nightclubs

get involved

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t UCF there are lots of opportunities to meet people, make friends and participate in student activities.

You can join one of our 400 student clubs or cheer on the Knights at our arena or one of our on-campus stadiums.

In addition, we have numerous academic resources to help

you along your journey. Stop by the University Writing Center, Math Lab or one of our specialized offices offering leadership, guidance and support. UCF is here to help you build a foundation for success.

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Degrees of Distinction UCF

has a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. From high-ranking engineering

and medical programs to nationally renowned hospitality management degrees, we offer:

Undergraduate Students Accounting

Forensic Science

Advertising-Public Relations

French

Aerospace Engineering

General Business

Anthropology

Health Informatics and Information Management

Architecture Art Art Education Athletic Training Biology Biomedical Sciences

Health Sciences/Pre-clinical Track Health Services Administration History Hospitality Management Humanities Industrial Engineering

Radio-Television Real Estate Religious Studies

Information Technology

Restaurant and Foodservice Management

Interdisciplinary Studies

Science Education

International and Global Studies

Social Science Education

Civil Engineering

Interpersonal/Organizational Communication

Social Sciences

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Journalism

Biotechnology Business Administration Chemistry

Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering Criminal Justice

Latin American Studies Legal Studies Management Marketing

Social Work Sociology Spanish Sport and Exercise Science Statistics

Mathematics

Technical Education and Industry Training

Mathematics Education

Theatre

Mechanical Engineering

Theatre Studies

Economics

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Pre-Professional Studies

Electrical Engineering

Music

Pre-chiropractic

Elementary Education

Music Education

Pre-dental

English

Nursing

Pre-law

English Language Arts Education

Philosophy

Pre-medical

Environmental Engineering

Photography

Pre-optometry

Event Management

Physics

Pre-osteopathy

Film

Political Science

Pre-pharmacy

Finance

Psychology

Pre-podiatry

Foreign Language Education

Public Administration

Pre-veterinary

Digital Media Early Childhood Development and Education

Bachelor’s

Applied Science

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Graduate Students

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rom the moment you arrive, UCF begins preparing you for academic achievement—you can research alongside world-renowned

faculty, often accomplishing publication prior to graduation. You will have opportunities to share your research with the university

community, and participate in workshops and training courses that help you progress academically and in your future career.

Accounting Aerospace Engineering

at UCF is teamwork, which really helps the overall atmosphere of productivity. All of the students are very enthusiastic and dedicated to excelling in everything they do.”

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Reading Education

Biology

Exceptional Student Education, M.A., M.Ed.

Research Administration

Biomedical Sciences

Film

Biotechnology

Forensic Science

Rhetoric and Composition

Business Administration

Health Care Informatics

Social Work

Career and Technical Education

Health Sciences

Sociology

History

Spanish

Chemistry

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Sport and Exercise Science

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Sport Business Management

Industrial Engineering, M.S., M.S.I.E.

Taxation

Anthropology Applied Learning and Instruction

Clinical Psychology Communication

Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers

Communication Sciences and Disorders Computer Engineering Computer Science Conservation Biology Counselor Education, M.A., M.Ed.

Instructional Design and Technology Interactive Entertainment Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A., M.S.

Creative Writing

K-8 Mathematics and Science Education

Criminal Justice

Management

Digital Forensics

Marriage and Family Therapy

Florida Photonics Center of Excellence

Digital Media

Florida Space Institute

Early Childhood Development and Education

Materials Science and Engineering

Florida Solar Energy Center

Educational Leadership, M.A., M.Ed.

Mechanical Engineering

Institute for Simulation and Training

Electrical Engineering

Modeling and Simulation

Elementary Education, M.A., M.Ed.

Music

NanoScience Technology Center Townes Laser Institute

Public Administration

Environmental Engineering, M.S., M.S.Env.E.

Civil Engineering, M.S., M.S.C.E.

Nationally recognized centers for research at UCF:

Political Science

Emerging Media Engineering Management English

Mathematical Science

Nonprofit Management Nursing Optics Physics

Real Estate

Statistical Computing

Teacher Education Teacher Leadership Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Theatre, M.A., M.F.A. Urban and Regional Planning

Master’s

“ A large part of the education

English, Rhetoric and Composition

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Applied Experimental and Human Factors Psychology, Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D. Business Administration, Ph.D. Education, Ed.D., Ph.D. Educational Leadership, Ed.D. Chemistry, Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. Computer Engineering, Ph.D. Computer Science, Ph.D. Conservation Biology, Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, Ph.D. Hospitality Management, Ph.D.

“ After starting my Ph.D. program, I began interning in an industry

Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Ph.D.

where I met experts in my area of study and gained more insight

Industrial Engineering, Ph.D.

offers great financial support through fellowships and scholarships.�

into my research topic. UCF has many industry partnerships and

Materials Science and Engineering, Ph.D.

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Mathematics, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.

Modeling and Simulation, Ph.D. Physical Therapy, D.P.T. Physics, Ph.D. Public Administration, Ph.D. Public Affairs, Ph.D. Nursing, Ph.D. Nursing Practice, D.N.P. Optics, Ph.D. Security Studies, Ph.D. Sociology, Ph.D. Texts and Technology, Ph.D.

Doctoral

Medicine, M.D.

U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A

How to U nder g raduate A pplicants Apply Online Your admission to UCF starts with completing our online application

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

and paying the $30 USD application fee. You can find the online

Fall Semester March 1 Classes begin in August

Submit the Required Academic Documents

Spring Semester September 1 Classes begin in January

application at admissions.ucf.edu and clicking on “Apply Now.”

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.

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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Submit the Required ISC Immigration Documents All required immigration documents must be submitted to UCF’s

International Services Center. These documents include the following:

Transfer StudentS You must submit additional

• Copy of your passport (six-month validity)

immigration documents.

• UCF I-20 request form

For more information about

• UCF certification of finances form

immigration requirements and

• Original financial support documents (showing sources of funding, e.g., bank statement)

downloadable forms, visit the

• Dependent documents (if applicable)

at intl.ucf.edu.

International Services Center

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g raduate A pplicants Apply Online Your admission to UCF starts with completing our graduate application

Graduate Application Deadlines*

online and paying the $30 USD application fee. You can find the online

Fall semester January 15 Classes begin in August

Submit the Required Academic Documents

Spring admission July 1 Classes begin in January

application at graduate.ucf.edu and clicking on “Apply Now.”

All required academic documents must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies. These documents may include the following:

Summer admission November 1 Classes begin in May

• Official transcripts (translations and evaluations may be required) • GRE or GMAT exam scores (if required) • TOEFL or IELTS exam scores (if required) • Additional academic documentation (personal statement, letters of recommendation, etc.) *Program requirements and deadlines vary. Please check the specific

program requirements when applying at graduatecatalog.ucf.edu/programs.

Submit 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)

Still have questions about documentation?

To learn about required documents and how to transfer to UCF from your country, visit intl.ucf.edu.

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Approximate Annual expenses

Undergraduate Graduate

Tuition & Fees

$ 17,986

$

21,561

Living Expenses

$ 12,722

$

12,722

Health Insurance

$

$

1,537

Est. Annual Cost

$ 32,245 *

1,537

$35,820**

* Based on 12 credit hours. ** Based on 9 credit hours for fall and spring enrollment.

Fees are subject to change without notice. Please visit tuitionandfees.smca.ucf.edu for more information.

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.

Funding UCF assists qualified graduate students with the cost of graduate

education by providing fellowships and tuition waivers. In addition, many departments provide professional development opportunities in the form of graduate assistantships.

The colleges and departments establish eligibility requirements and

application guidelines for assistantships. Fellowships and assistantships are based on academic performance and experience. Applicants are

encouraged to complete the admission application as early as possible.

For additional information, please visit graduate.ucf.edu.

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

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student-athletes are winners on and off the field. In the classroom, for the fifth

year in a row, all 16 of our athletic teams exceeded the NCAA requirements for

academic success. UCF has never had a team penalized for low academic standing.

We are having success on the field too. UCF has won Conference USA titles in football, softball, women’s basketball, women’s soccer, men’s golf, and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field.

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