The University of Florida (UF) is a public land-grant research university and Florida's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Located in Gainesville, its statewide presence extends to every county in the state, with additional locations worldwide. UF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is consistently ranked among the nation's top public institutions.
The university provides more than 300 degree options to over 52,000 students, supported by a 17:1 faculty-to-student ratio and a 97.3% student retention rate on its 2,000-acre campus. Research is a core mission, with annual research spending of $1.26 billion. Key technical domains include artificial intelligence, healthcare, and agriculture. Facilities include UF Health, its top-tier academic medical center.
