About
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university with its main campus in unincorporated Orange County, Florida, near Orlando, Florida, United States. It is part of the State University System of Florida. With 70,674 students as of the fall 2025 semester, it has the second-largest on-campus student body of any public university in the United States. UCF is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production."
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Key facts
- Global rank
- #394
- Location
- Orlando, United States
- Founded
- 1963
- Students
- 69,818
- Type
- Public
- Admission rate
- 41%
- SAT middle range
- 1200 to 1360
- ACT middle range
- 25 to 29
- English test
- Not considered
- How to apply
- ApplyBoard
Outcomes and costs
Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.
- Median salary 10 years after starting
- $58,308 a year
- Median salary 6 years after starting
- $47,137 a year
- Graduation rate (within 6 years)
- 78%
- Students returning for a second year
- 92%
- Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
- $22,467
- Average cost of attendance (per year)
- $23,133
- Undergraduate students
- 59,146
- Students per faculty member
- 28 to 1
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,190
Programmes
Showing 40 of 191 programmes.
Postgraduate · Travel Technology and Analytics
Master of Science - Travel Technology and Analytics
- Tuition per year
- USD 21,603 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 15 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
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Postgraduate · Aerospace Engineering – Space Systems Design And Engineering
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering - Space Systems Design and Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Aerospace Engineering – Guidance Control And Dynamics
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering - Guidance Control and Dynamics
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Aerospace Engineering – Thermofluid Aerodynamics Systems Design And Engineering
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering - Thermofluid Aerodynamics Systems Design and Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Biomedical Engineering – Biofluids
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering - Biofluids
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Biomedical Engineering – Biomechanics
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering - Biomechanics
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Biomedical Engineering – MD/MSBME
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering - MD/MSBME
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Civil Engineering
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Civil Engineering – Smart Cities
Master of Science - Civil Engineering - Smart Cities
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Civil Engineering – Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
Master of Science - Civil Engineering - Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Civil Engineering – Transportation Systems Engineering
Master of Science - Civil Engineering - Transportation Systems Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Civil Engineering – Water Resources Engineering
Master of Science - Civil Engineering - Water Resources Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Computer Engineering
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Computer Science
Master of Science - Computer Science
- Tuition per year
- USD 23,555 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Computer Vision
Master of Science - Computer Vision
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Cyber Security and Privacy
Master of Science - Cyber Security and Privacy
- Tuition per year
- USD 19,320 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 November 2026 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Electrical Engineering
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Environmental Engineering – Environmental Engineering Sciences
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering Sciences
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Environmental Engineering
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering MSEnvE
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Hospitality and Tourism Management
Master of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Tuition per year
- USD 21,603 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 November 2026 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
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Postgraduate · Industrial Engineering
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering MSIE
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Materials Science and Engineering
Master of Science - Materials Science and Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Mechanical Engineering – Guidance Control and Dynamics
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Guidance Control and Dynamics
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
Details from ApplyBoard, our application partner. Confirm fees and dates on the university's website. · verified 15/9/2026
Postgraduate · Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Systems
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Systems
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Mechanical Engineering – Thermofluids
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Thermofluids
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Systems Engineering
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Postgraduate · Themed Experience
Master of Science - Themed Experience
- Tuition per year
- USD 21,603 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
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Postgraduate · Travel Technology and Analytics
Master of Science - Travel Technology and Analytics
- Tuition per year
- USD 22,467 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 15 January 2027 Intakes: 1 August 2027, 1 August 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Advertising / Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising / Public Relations (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Anthropology – Anthropological Methods And Practice Track
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology - Anthropological Methods and Practice Track (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology - General Track (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Art – History
Bachelor of Arts - Art - History (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Art – Immersive Experience Design Track
Bachelor of Arts - Art - Immersive Experience Design Track (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Art – Studio
Bachelor of Arts - Art - Studio (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Art – Visual Arts Management Track
Bachelor of Arts - Art - Visual Arts Management Track (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Biophysics
Bachelor of Arts - Biophysics Concentration (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Chemistry – Education Track
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry - Education Track (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Chemistry – Industry Track
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry - Industry Track (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Chemistry – Preprofessional Track
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry - Preprofessional Track (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
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Undergraduate · Communication Sciences and Disorders
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders (Pathway Program)
- Tuition per year
- USD 17,000 (ApplyBoard listing)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- ApplyBoard
Deadline: 1 January 2027 Intakes: 1 May 2027, 1 August 2027, 1 January 2028; Campus: University of Central Florida - Main Campus
Details from ApplyBoard, our application partner. Confirm fees and dates on the university's website. · verified 15/9/2026
Scholarships you could use here
Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)
Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.
The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.
Official pageFulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF
Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.
The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.
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