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This Is Global Ucf International Student Guidebook 2016 THIS IS GLOBAL UCF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDEBOOK 2016 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ORLANDO, FLORIDA BY THE NUMBERS ORLANDO, FLORIDA Public University by U.S. News & World Report UCF 63,000 93 BACHELOR’S 84 MASTER’S Known as “The City Beautiful,” Orlando is a center for the life sciences, medical students innovation, hospitality and tourism management, and technological developments. from 157 countries, And UCF is at the heart of it all, partnering with leading research institutes and 31 DOCTORAL businesses to provide internship and employment opportunities for students 50 states and graduates. Orlando is the 26th largest metropolitan area in the United States, and getting #13 Most Innovative Schools to “The City Beautiful” has never been easier. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) has nonstop service to approximately 80 U.S. destinations and more than 30 #45 in Industrial/Manufacturing/ international destinations on more than 35 airlines. It is easy to travel to and from Systems Engineering anywhere in the world, making UCF a truly global destination. Central Florida is home to first-class sports teams like the Orlando Magic (NBA) #58 in Computer Engineering and the Orlando City Soccer Club (MLS). And don’t forget the UCF Knights! The Bright House Networks Stadium has 45,000 seats, making it a must-see venue #91 Top Public Schools on the UCF campus. Charge on! #98 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs — by U.S. News & World Report Partnerships with industry leaders such as Boeing, Disney, Lockheed Martin and Siemens Specialized research centers in areas such as freshman majors: nanoscience, 1. Engineering solar energy, forensic 2. Biomedical Sciences science and simulation 3. Computer Sciences 4. Biology and training 5. Psychology GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 1 MAJORS UCF COLLEGES COLLEGE OF ARTS COLLEGE OF GRADUATE ROSEN COLLEGE OF AND HUMANITIES STUDIES HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT With almost 70 undergraduate programs The College of Graduate studies Central Florida’s theme parks, golf GENERAL PROGRAMS » Health Informatics and Information » Religion and Cultural Studies in creative disciplines, from performing provides leadership and services to courses, resorts and large number of create high-quality learning environments tourists (Orlando is the most visited » Accounting Management arts to literature to digital media, and » Restaurant and Foodservice new facilities such as the Performing for graduate students. It is a leader for destination in the United States) defining the image for graduate education make it the perfect location for the » Advertising–Public Relations » Health Sciences/Pre-clinical Track Management Arts Center, the College of Arts and at UCF as one of quality, one that has key Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Humanities prepares well-rounded » Aerospace Engineering » Health Services Administration » Science Education programs of true excellence, and one that Our graduates manage hotels, restaurants students for the 21st century. is focused on community partnerships. and theme parks; organize and administer » Anthropology » History » Social Science Education major events; plan weddings; and THE BURNETT HONORS COLLEGE » Applied Science » Hospitality Management » Social Sciences COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND promote national tourism. The Burnett Honors College is dedicated PUBLIC AFFAIRS » Architecture Students participate in fieldwork » Human Communication » Social Work to the highest academic achievers. Students in the College of Health and COLLEGE OF SCIENCES in exotic locales such as Egypt, Students are introduced to research » Art » Humanities and Cultural Studies » Sociology Public Affairs aid society by becoming The College of Sciences offers Belize, Peru, Mexico and Bolivia. and collaborative work, with smaller active in the community. They make an undergraduate degree programs that classes allowing for more discussion and » Art Education » Industrial Engineering Our Mediterranean » Spanish impact while they study by participating range from sociology to chemistry to greater interaction. The college is open to resort-style campus is the in service learning and international political science. Our students work on » Athletic Training » Information Technology » Sport and Exercise Science students of all disciplines, and admission largest facility ever built travel before moving on to careers in archeological digs in Peru, survey giant is competitive. » Biology » Integrated Business for hospitality management » Statistics social work, public administration, health sea turtles nesting along nearby beaches education. management and informatics, criminal and solve difficult mathematical equations » Biomedical Sciences » Interdisciplinary Studies » Technical Education and COLLEGE OF BUSINESS justice or related fields. — in college and in their careers. Industry Training ADMINISTRATION » Biotechnology » International and Global Studies The College of Business Administration » Theatre COLLEGE OF MEDICINE COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE » Business Economics » Journalism is one of the nation’s largest accredited History-making. Groundbreaking. STUDIES schools of business. Students will gain » Theatre Studies A national model for medical education. As UCF’s newest college, the College » Chemistry » Latin American Studies valuable experience through work-based These are just a few of the things people of Undergraduate Studies offers » World Languages Education projects and internships, and, for aspiring » Civil Engineering » Legal Studies across the nation are saying about students the ability to tailor their entrepreneurs, there’s UCF’s new Student » Writing and Rhetoric the College of Medicine. The college program to suit their academic and » Communication and Conflict » Management Venture Accelerator. is nationally known for its innovative career goals. Students can choose Students participate in » Communication Sciences and Disorders » Marketing PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS research on everything from Alzheimer’s a path in Environmental Sciences, mock trial competitions COLLEGE OF EDUCATION around the U.S. disease to cancer to heart disease. women’s studies or interdisciplinary » Computer Engineering » Mathematics » Pre-chiropractic AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE studies. The college also facilitates » Computer Science » Mathematics Education » Pre-dental The College of Education and Human COLLEGE OF NURSING experiential learning, undergraduate Performance prepares future educators The College of Nursing uses state-of- research and advising for pre-health » Pre-law to teach creatively, passionately and » Construction Engineering » Mechanical Engineering the-art technology and community- and pre-law students. exceptionally in elementary and secondary A team of UCF students won the » Pre-medical oriented programs to develop future » Criminal Justice » Medical Laboratory Sciences education, sport and exercise science, 2015 Raytheon National Collegiate health care professionals. Our graduates and other fields. Our partnerships with » Digital Media Cyber Defense Championship. » Music » Pre-occupational therapy serve in leadership roles, train the next local schools give students real-world generation of nurses and provide high- » Pre-optometry experience and the competitive edge » Early Childhood Development » Music Education quality patient care to serve the needs and Education they need to excel in their future careers. Students use cutting-edge » Nursing » Pre-osteopathy of a changing population. simulation technology to » Economics » Pre-pharmacy rehearse classroom situations. » Philosophy COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF OPTICS » Electrical Engineering » Pre-physical therapy AND COMPUTER SCIENCE » Photography AND PHOTONICS The College of Engineering and Computer The College of Optics and Photonics » Elementary Education » Pre-podiatry Science is a leader in research. Its close » Photonic Science and comprises three major research centers industry partnerships and great location » English Engineering » Pre-veterinary and is internationally recognized for its make it an ideal choice for ambitious research and industry partnerships, such engineers. UCF is one stop on the » English Language Arts Education » Physics as CREOL and the Townes Laser Institute. Florida High Tech Corridor corridor and Here, expert faculty guide students in » Environmental Engineering » Political Science a neighbor to industry leaders such as the study of the science and technology Siemens, Boeing and Harris. » Event Management » Psychology of lights, lasers, fiber optics, imaging systems and other areas of research. » Film Graduates have premiered films » Public Administration at festivals such as Sundance Faculty and students are » Finance and inked distribution deals » Radio–Television teaching Romanian officials with major studios. » Forensic Science » Real Estate to create and manage local “ I felt I was crossing a bridge throughout the Global UCF program — engaging and governments. » French understanding American culture, mapping my career path and fully navigating my academic options. Global UCF is designed to meet the needs of international students, providing an outstanding academic and cultural framework for living and studying at UCF, as well as career preparation.” — JULIA from Brazil 2 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 3 LINA from Colombia “ I love the fact that to say you have international friends is pretty cool. The network of friends from around the world is unique. We have become really close. Meet the Team
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