Founded in 1963 to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program, UCF has been making an impact on the state, the nation—and outer space—ever since. UCF is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as Florida’s most innovative university and one of the nation’s top 20 most innovative. Located in Orlando and having secured $212.9 million in research funding in fiscal year 2021, UCF is a dynamic, metropolitan, public research university in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions and holds the Carnegie Foundation’s highest designation in two categories: community engagement and very high research activity. UCF fosters a culture of inclusive excellence, innovation and compassion and is committed to the success and well-being of all students. The university exc