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 UCF ranks 39th on Kiplinger’s 2012 list of “Best Value” colleges and universities 


See for yourself why the University of Central Florida (UCF) is a Kiplinger’s Personal Finance 50 “Best Value” university and a U.S. News and World Report “Top Tier National University” and “School to Watch”.

UCF is a leading university committed to excellence. As the nation’s second-largest university, UCF has the resources and faculty to provide a quality education in internationally recognized fields such as engineering, hospitality management, digital media and biomedical science. But we don’t stop with academics. We’re a powerhouse on the playing field as well, and our athletic future is bright with plans to move to the Big East Conference. At UCF, we prepare you for life, and a career, while providing the complete college experience on a vibrant and modern campus.

It’s no wonder UCF is one of the fastest-growing universities in the country. And it’s located in one of the most dynamic cities in the country: Orlando.

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Knights Plaza

Home to Bright House Networks Stadium and shops and eateries.

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