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Graduate School Rankings

In the top 75, according to U.S. News & World Report.

21%
Job Growth

By 2031 for computer science and information technology Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S” much faster than the average profession.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

40+
Degree Programs

The College of Engineering and Computer Science drives innovation and research across Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S¯aerospace, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.

“[UCF] cemented my desire to work in engineering as a career, and it also gave me a perspective while I was getting an education of how that was going to be used in the future.”

Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S” Frank St. John Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™87 Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™91MS, Lockheed Martin COO
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Faculty Who Inspire

Our faculty and researchers are transforming how we teach, learn, and solve problems.

Immersive simulation and digital twin technologies are reshaping industries Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S” from aerospace to healthcare. At UCF, students learn alongside pioneers like Carolina Cruz Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S‘Neira, a Forbes 50 Over 50 honoree in virtual reality. Her work opens up real-world possibilities, giving students hands-on experience with tools driving tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

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Bringing Virtual Worlds to Life

Agere Chair Professor Carolina Cruz Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S‘Neira pioneered the use of immersive 3D environments for simulation Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S” mentoring students as they solve real problems through virtual experience.

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UCF | SpaceU - America's Space University

As America Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™s Space University, UCF advances ideas into impact Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S” accelerating the breakthroughs that move our world beyond Earth.

Forging The Future of Space

UCF is a Cybersecurity Leader

By developing high-tech security solutions that identify risks and safeguard data, UCF scholars are conducting advanced research to defend against cyber attacks Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S” keeping us all safer.

How we’re securing the future


Laura Segarra

During my time at UCF, I found a village of supportive faculty and staff that taught me how to think critically and conduct robust scientific research.”

Where a UCF Degree Can Take You

What you Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™ll learn, who you Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™ll meet and the opportunities you Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™ll take on at UCF will lay the foundation for a meaningful life. Our goal is to prepare you for success Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S” from job satisfaction and well-being to feeling fulfilled and confident in your path.

Laura Poliah

Laura Poliah Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™10 Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™12MS

Bachelor’s in aerospace engineering

Master’s in mechanical engineering

“We Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™ve already learned so much from the first Artemis launch that I have no doubt these missions will enrich lives for generations in ways we cannot yet comprehend.”

Poliah is test engineering lead for NASA Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™ Orion spacecraft, which will help power the space agency Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™s return to the moon through the Artemis program.


Christopher Clifford

Christopher Clifford Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™21

Bachelor’s in electrical engineering

“UCF is a supportive environment that gave me the opportunity to develop my interests and also develop as a person. My professors, mentors and peers encouraged me to expand my research and pursue something meaningful to me.”

Clifford is a bioengineering doctoral student at Harvard-MIT who aims to discover stem-cell therapy treatments for Type 1 diabetes.

College of Engineering and Computer Science Degrees

There are many benefits to taking a more proactive approach to choosing a career. The College of Engineering and Computer Science has curriculum and programs to help you land your next opportunity.

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UCF to Launch Nation Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™s First Forensic Engineering Course in Fall 2026
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