UF

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UF
Stands forUniversity of Florida
CategoriesEducation & Academia

UF stands for University of Florida, a university abbreviation.

Florida's flagship public university in Gainesville, which traces its origins to 1853 and is one of the largest universities in the US. Its Gators compete in the SEC and won the 2025 NCAA men's basketball championship.

Example: UF researchers developed Gatorade in 1965 to help the football team avoid dehydration.

Usage notes

The university's revenue from Gatorade royalties has funded research for decades. UF is a land-, sea- and space-grant university. Its rivalry with Florida State and Georgia football games are central fall traditions.

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