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High-Tech Talent: UCF’s Video Game Design Programs Rank Among World’s Best for 2025

UCF is recognized for its excellence across these programs, which have prepared hundreds of graduates who help craft some of the best-selling video games in the world — fueling a $400-billion industry.

UCF Partners with Universal Creative to Inspire Next Generation of Themed Entertainment Leaders

Each semester, UCF students work on-site at Universal Orlando Resort, gaining first-hand experience in developing theme park rides and experiences, including the upcoming Universal Epic Universe.

The Power Behind UCF’s Tech Talent Machine

The public is taking notice of what researchers and corporations have known for years: Central Florida is one of the most valuable centers of tech research and talent in the nation.

UCF’s FIEA Ranks as World’s No. 1 Graduate Game Design Program for 4th Time in 5 Years

The undergraduate games and interactive media program ranked among the top five in the world for the first time.

Mixing Realities for More Realistic Trauma Training

A patented innovation developed by UCF researchers brings the virtual and physical worlds together to enhance healthcare training for trauma and casualty care.

FIEA, Florida Polytechnic Students Win FIEA’s First Game Jam

Teams of students raced against the clock to design and develop a sunshine-themed video game during the inaugural FIEA Collegiate Game Jam.

UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy to Graduate its 1,000th Student

Started in 2005 with just 12 students, the program has become a provider of top talent to the game design industry.

UCF Alum on How FIEA Took Him From Gamer to Creator

UCF Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy alum Blake Battle ’12MS and former EA Sports employee is now a producer for Bungie.

UCF Video Game Design Programs Among the Best in the World for 2023

The Princeton Review ranks undergraduate and graduate programs in the top six, fueling a high-paying, tech-job workforce.

Director of UCF’s Themed Experience Programs Wins a 2022 TEA Award

Peter Weishar received a Peter Chernak Distinguished Service Award from the Themed Entertainment Association, considered to be one of the greatest honors in the themed experience industry.

UCF in the News

Scientists Link a Phytoplankton Bloom to Starving Dolphins in Florida

Frontiers

Dr. Phillips Center Hosts 11th Annual UCF Celebrates the Arts

WESH

Houston Researchers Will Study Fram2 Astronauts’ Radiation Exposure

Houston Chronicle

UCF Expert on Executive Order for States to Prepare for Natural Disasters

NPR

Events at UCF

Apr 10

Fiddler on the Roof 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Apr 10

Faculty Recital: Richard Drexler, Jazz Piano 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Apr 10

Choir Invitational 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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