The University of Florida is a public land-grant research university based in Gainesville, Florida, on a 2,000-acre campus. It is the state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, offering more than 300 degree options across 16 academic colleges to a student community of over 52,000. Forbes ranks it the #4 public university in America and has named it a "New Ivy"; it is one of only two Florida institutions in the Association of American Universities.
Three areas define its work. The degree programmes span 16 colleges and 300+ options. UF Health, its academic medical centre, combines healthcare delivery, medical education and health research. Its research enterprise spends $1.26 billion annually and drives discovery in artificial intelligence, healthcare, agriculture and other fields.
The institution's land-grant mission produces impact in every county in Florida, and it maintains a presence at locations worldwide. Work spans higher education, academic medicine, agriculture, artificial intelligence and research.
Operating principles emphasise education, innovation and service, with personalised attention supported by a 17:1 faculty-to-student ratio. A 97.3% retention rate reflects a focus on student success and continuity.
