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# UCF
## America’s Space University
## America’s Space University

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Unveiling lunar resources, exploring Mars and sustaining life in space require innovation, collaboration and impactful industry partnerships. At SpaceU, we dare to boldly invent the future — on Earth and *far* beyond.



Unveiling lunar resources, exploring Mars and sustaining life in space require innovation, collaboration and impactful industry partnerships. At SpaceU, we dare to boldly invent the future — on Earth and *far* beyond.

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## Top 10
In Innovation

Among Public Universities

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

## Find Your Degree Program

Or Browse Degrees:

- Bachelor’s
- Master’s
- Doctoral

## Positively Impacting the World

When the world looks to answer the questions facing today’s most challenging programs, **our world-renowned faculty are sought for their expertise**. Here are some of our recent contributions to the news that shapes our world, and worlds we’ve yet to discover.

> “Launch pads are as complex as rockets are”
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> **— Phil Metzger**, Associate Scientist, Planetary Physicist
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> The Verge

> “Nature has a very different way of creating color than we do”
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> **— Debashis Chanda**, Researcher and Professor of Physics
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> Wired

> “\[…\] have people get in contact with what we call the triggers”
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> **— Deborah C. Beidel, Ph.D., ABPP**, Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor
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> WSJ – The Future of Everything

We unleash the potential
of people and ideas to positively change the world.

Together, we’re building the University for the Future.

## 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.

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### Making Lasers Faster and More Efficient.

Featuring.

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

learn more.

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### Finding Water on the Moon.

Featuring.

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

learn more.

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### Quantum Physics for Technologies of Tomorrow.

Featuring.

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

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## In-demand Degrees Empowering Student Success

With top-ranked programs taught by world-renowned experts, UCF prepares graduates for the tech-focused jobs of today and the emerging industries of tomorrow.

### Bachelor’s Degrees

Majors designed with your future in mind.

- Aerospace Engineering (BSAE)
- Digital Media (BA)
- Data Science (BS)
- Health Informatics and Information Management (BS)

### Graduate Degrees

Master’s programs to help advance your career.

- Computer Science (MS)
- Interactive Entertainment (MS)
- Nursing (MSN)
- Optics & Photonics (MS)

### Graduate Certificates

Graduate certificates to help you get ahead.

- Applied Photonics
- Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- Smart Cities
- Hospitality and Tourism Technologies

### UCF Online

Nationally recognized, fully-online degrees.

- FinTech (MS)
- Health Services Administration (BS)
- Systems Engineering (MSSE)
- Travel Technology and Analytics (MS)

Find the degree that’s right for you

## UCF News

Check out more stories

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Colleges & Campus

Knight Hacks, Hack Days and Hackathons

Ahead of their annual hackathon this Friday, Knight Hacks shares an inside look at the professional and personal benefits of the student organization.

Colleges & Campus

20 Years of DirectConnect to UCF: Making College Possible for More Students

As Knight Nation celebrates Transfer Student Success Week, the university also reaches a milestone with DirectConnect to UCF — a program that has empowered more…

Sports

Tackling a Bigger Purpose

UCF Hall of Famer Shaquem Griffin ’16 made the “impossible” possible as a football player. He’s now working with smartARM to make AI-driven prosthetics more…

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.

New Engineering Faculty to Support Growing Student Demand

As the world needs more engineers and computer scientists, UCF strengthens its community of leading experts to teach and mentor the next generation.

Learn More About The Effort

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## 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.

Arts and Humanities

Business

Burnett Honors

Community Innovation and Education

Engineering and Computer Science

Health Professions and Sciences

Medicine

Nursing

Optics and Photonics

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Sciences

Graduate Studies

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