University of Central Florida

We are more than higher ed. We are a whole new category. We build. We innovate. We incubate. We develop an educated workforce and open new facilities. We improve lives. We save lives. We are the University of Central Florida and We’re Hiring. BIG Careers Start Here UCF is a thriving preeminent research university in metropolitan Orlando, one of the most popular regions in the world. Our University benefits from over 13,000 diverse faculty and staff who create a welcoming environment, a high quality of life and opportunities to grow, learn and succeed. In 2018, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation cited UCF as an example of what the future of higher education should look like. UCF has 13 colleges, over 215 degree programs, and over 68,000 students. In all of its teaching, research and service programs, UCF continually reaffirms its commitment to become one of America's great public, metropolitan research universities. We are located within minutes of the world’s best theme parks and beaches. Mission: The mission of the university is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, student development, and continuing education; to conduct research and creative activities; and to provide services that enhance the intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the metropolitan region, address national and international issues in key areas, establish UCF as a major presence, and contribute to the global community.