Changing Lives Through Global Education
UCF Global acts as the central point for international engagement at the University of Central Florida, providing programs and services that connect students, faculty, and staff with opportunities around the world. Our portfolio includes international recruiting, graduate and undergraduate pathway programs for international students, study abroad opportunities, international student and scholar services, business partnerships, and English language learning. We align academic, cultural, and business development efforts to accelerate UCF’s vision of becoming a University for the Future.
TOGETHER WE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Demand EXCELLENCE to drive collective success.
Build LEARNING communities.
Are LEADERS on campus and in the many communities we serve
UCF GLOBAL PROMOTES
transformative learning experiences and cultural exchange that enable individuals to thrive in today’s complex and interconnected world.
KEY INITIATIVES
Strengthen Global Engagement Through Collaboration
We bring together students, scholars, faculty, staff, and partners across disciplines and cultures to expand UCF’s international reach through meaningful communication and global collaboration.
Expand Access to High-Impact International Experiences
We expand access to transformative global learning through undergraduate pathway programs, study abroad opportunities, innovative research experiences, English language instruction, and student, scholar and faculty support services.
Lead as Florida’s Premier Destination for Global Talent and Innovation
We position UCF as the top choice in Florida for international students, scholars, and partners by strategically investing in innovative global initiatives that strengthen competitiveness and workforce readiness.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BY THE NUMBERS
UCF Global is proud to host more than 5,000 students from 151 countries across 13 colleges.
Please see the charts which breakdown the international student population at UCF by academic career, visa type and level, and by college.
The University of Central Florida is a thriving global community.
BY ACADEMIC CAREER
| Undergraduate : 71.82% | |
| Graduate : 22.10% | |
| UCF Global : 4.12% | |
| Other : 1.96% |
BY VISA TYPE AND LEVEL
| F1 Visa : 41.67% | |
| J1 Visa : 4.21% | |
| Other : 54.12% |
BY COLLEGE / PROGRAM
| UCF Global Programs: 4.12% | |
| College of Engineering & Computer Science : 32.78% | |
| College of Sciences : 16.99% | |
| College of Business Administration : 15.09% | |
| College of Medicine : 5.89% | |
| College of Community Innovation & Education : 5.23% | |
| Undeclared : 4.51% | |
| College of Health Professions & Sciences : 4.07% | |
| College of Arts & Humanities : 3.28% | |
| Rosen College of Hospitality Management : 2.77% | |
| College of Nursing : 2.26% | |
| College of Optics & Photonics : 1.27% | |
| Student Non-Degree : 1.57% | |
| College of Graduate Studies : 0.11% | |
| College of Undergraduate Studies : 0.03% |