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University of Florida

Also known as UF

public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States

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The University of Florida is a public research university located in Gainesville, Florida that conducts academic research and provides higher education to its students. As a major research institution, it contributes to scientific discovery and innovation while serving as an important educational center in the state.

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Motto: Civium in moribus rei publicae salus ( Latin ), On seal: "In God We Trust"
Motto in english: The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens
Type: Public land-grant research university
Established: January 6, 1853 ; , 173 years ago ( 1853-01-06 )
Parent institution: State University System of Florida
Accreditation: SACS
Academic affiliations: AAU ORAU URA Sea-grant Space-grant
Endowment: $2.69 billion (2025)
Budget: $6 billion (2019)
President: Donald Landry (interim)
Provost: Joseph Glover (interim)
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The University of Florida (Florida or UF) is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. The university traces its origins to 1853 and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906.

After the Florida state legislature's creation of performance standards in 2013, the Florida Board of Governors designated the University of Florida as a "preeminent university". The University of Florida is one of three members of the Association of American Universities in Florida and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production".