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The University of FloridaThe University of Florida stands in prime position to provide you with an excellent graduate education. Its size, scope, diversity and resources offer you virtually infinite possibilities for the interdisciplinary learning and research that lie at the heart of innovation, inventiveness and success. The oldest and largest of Florida's public universities, UF is the state's flagship institution of higher education, research and service. Originating in 1853 and chartered by legislative mandate in 1905, it has grown from its 12 original buildings into a 2,000-acre main campus featuring more than 900 buildings and $580 million in facilities. As Florida's premier land grant institution, UF is one of few universities in the United States that offer all disciplines — including engineering, law and medicine — on one contiguous site. Its 17 colleges, five schools and 136 departments offer more than 100 majors in 94 undergraduate programs, Its graduate school coordinates 123 master's degree programs and 76 doctorate programs in 87 schools and departments. In addition, UF's research, service and education agencies attract more than $458 million in grants, ranking it 18th in the nation among public and private research universities according to the MIT Technology Review's "Technological Strength Ranking." And with more than 48,000 students and over 4,000 full-time faculty from around the world (plus numerous other researchers, teaching assistants and support staff), it is one of the ten largest universities in the United States. In terms of both quality and quantity, UF has the resources, facilities, programs and personnel you need to earn a well-rounded, multifaceted graduate education, The magnitude and variety of its learning and research environment make it a superlative choice for pursuing your master's or doctoral degree. To learn more about UF and what it has to offer you, click on the following links to explore these online resources:
About UF: An Introduction to the University of Florida
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The University of Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404 679 4501) to award associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, specialist, engineer and professional degrees.