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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