The University is located in Gainesville, Florida, United States.

[1] According to the official website, "The Board of Trustees is the public body corporate of the university.

The UF Board of Trustees holds the institution's resources in trust and is responsible for their efficient and effective use.

The UF Board of Trustees consists of six citizen members appointed by the Governor and five citizen members appointed by the Board of Governors.

The Chair of the Faculty Senate and the President of the Student Body are also voting members.