Counseling
Training Program: About the University
The University of Florida is a public, land-grant research university with an enrollment of more than 49,000 students. The University is a member of the Association of American Univeristies which is comprised of the top 60 public and private institutions of higher education in America. It's colleges of Journalism, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Business and Architecture are nationally recognized.
The University has grown dramatically in the past 20 years. Recent years have seen increasingly high academic standards. Increased attention has been given to enhancing undergraduate education, while continuing to strengthen the research emphasis.
UF also boasts an excellent athletic program. Numerous women's and men's teams are nationally ranked in their respective sports. Men's basketball, baseball, football, and swimming regularly have nationally ranked teams while UF women's teams hold national rankings in swimming, gymnastics, tennis, basketball, and volleyball.
The University also possesses an international flavor, with students coming to study from all around the globe. The International Student Center, Institute of Black Culture, and Institute of Hispanic/Latino Cultures at the University are examples of UF's commitment to students from diverse backgrounds.