University of Florida
- United States
- Founded 1853
Overview
The University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1853Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | GainesvilleSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 41,823 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ufl.edu (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
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People who studied here
- Marco Rubio (opens in a new tab)72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025
- Faye Dunaway (opens in a new tab)American actress
- Jonathan Demme (opens in a new tab)American filmmaker (1944–2017)
- Robert H. Grubbs (opens in a new tab)Nobel prize winning American chemist (1942-2021)
- Marshall Warren Nirenberg (opens in a new tab)American biochemist and geneticist (1927-2010)
- Ryan Lochte (opens in a new tab)American swimmer
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