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With more than 220 degree programs in 12 colleges, UCF provides an education for your future, today.

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Forging the Future of Space

UCF transforms bold ideas into impact by bringing people and possibility together. It’s a university defined by motion — where research becomes progress, progress attracts talent and talent drives the next breakthrough. Every effort builds on the last, creating momentum that reaches far beyond campus and shapes the future in real time.

A collage of photos from UCF's Hyperspace lab: UCF President Alexander Cartwright, Knightro, professor Kareem Ahmed, aerospace engineering major Ossyris Bury, and a prototype in a lab. Blue lines frame the collage.

Powering Next-Gen Space Leaders

Inspiration in Motion: Humanity has always looked to the stars and asked what else is out there and how do we reach it?

Hands-On Discovery: For aerospace engineering major Ossyris Bury, that drive became a mission. She joined UCF’s Hyper program to research an asteroid predicted to pass near the moon in 2032 — turning inspiration into experience.

A Universe of Opportunity: One of thousands of UCF students conducting real-world research, Ossyris shows how opportunity and ambition move exploration forward for everyone.

A collage depicting research beyond earth: a rendering of an astronaut standing on the Mars, plants in a grow tent, researchers adjusting a lunar rover prototype in the regolith lab, and UCF physics researcher and planetary scientist Ramses Ramirez. Blue lines frame the collage.

Researching Beyond Earth

Curiosity Drives Discovery: What will it take to live beyond Earth — to breathe and thrive among the stars?

Discovery Into Reality: Accomplished UCF physics researcher and planetary scientist Ramses Ramirez and his team have reimagined terraforming Mars by using the planet’s own resources – potentially creating a habitable world.

Moving Forward: One of hundreds of UCF researchers advancing human understanding, Ramirez is helping bring the future of exploration within reach.

A collage of photos depicting research in health and human performance in space: researchers in an observatory, an astronaut working in orbit, a rocket launch, Emmanuel Urquieta, Vice Chair of Aerospace Medicine, a researcher in a lab working with bottles. Blue lines frame the collage.

Advancing Human Performance in Deep Space

Discovery Improves Life: What happens to the body in space reveals insights that could change life on Earth.

Partnership Drives Innovation: After spending 30 days inside NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog, Emmanuel Urquieta, Vice Chair of Aerospace Medicine, is leading UCF’s new aerospace medicine program — the first of its kind in the nation.

Transforming Care: This interdisciplinary effort tackles the health challenges of human spaceflight and advances how we heal people here at home.

Expert Faculty & Researchers

Our faculty and researchers are focused on solving the biggest problems facing humanity. Discover their stories and explore the groundbreaking research that’s creating meaningful change for today, and for the future.

From space technologies, simulation and immersive experiences to healthcare, energy and national security — learn more from thought leaders in each field of study.

Making Lasers Faster and More Efficient.

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Dr. Peter Delfyett explains how his research with optics and lasers can improve technology for the future.

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Finding Water on the Moon.

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Jillian Gloria ’22 explains how her research helps find water on the moon to better understand where astronauts can live and work safely.

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Quantum Physics for Technologies of Tomorrow.

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Enrique Del Barco, explains quantum physics that propel us toward future technologies – in a simple way!

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Colleges & Campus
Supporting Those Who Serve: UCF’s Commitment to Military, Veteran Students
Through dedicated resources, top academic programs and strong partnerships, the university supports the nation’s military community.
Colleges & Campus
Meet UCF’s 2025 Astronaut Scholars
These three honorees have personal motivations driving them to use research to take us into a new frontier.
Colleges & Campus
UCF Applauds 7 Top Faculty at 2025 Luminary Awards
The honor recognizes some of UCF’s brightest stars who reflect the best of the university’s research and impact efforts.
Pegasus Magazine Featured Story
Robots in the Real World
From smart-assistant robots that can feed people cereal to Mars-ready rovers built by UCF’s robotics club, the university is developing the minds and machines that will shape our future.

Twelve colleges. Unlimited possibilities.

At UCF, we offer an array of academic options for just about every interest. Check out our 245+ degree programs, award-winning faculty and groundbreaking research. You’ll quickly discover all there is to experience and learn at one of the nation’s most innovative universities.

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