Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, formally opened its doors in 1964 as Florida's fifth public university. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students through six campuses along the southeast coast of Florida and is rated by the U.S. as the top public university. News and World Reports.

FAU is an enthusiastic and fast-growing institution, committed to being at the forefront of creativity and scholarship. In recent years, the University has doubled its academic spending and outpaced its peers in terms of student achievement. Its students are brave, optimistic, and ready to take on the world.

The FAU provides students a transformative education rooted in the conviction that innovation and commitment are the driving force behind academic excellence. Expert faculty provides a learning atmosphere that prepares students for success in all aspects of life. The university offers more than 170-degree choices in a wide variety of subjects. Ranked among the best in the country for undergraduate study, FAU offers students a... Read more

Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, formally opened its doors in 1964 as Florida's fifth public university. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students through six campuses along the southeast coast of Florida and is rated by the U.S. as the top public university. News and World Reports.

FAU is an enthusiastic and fast-growing institution, committed to being at the forefront of creativity and scholarship. In recent years, the University has doubled its academic spending and outpaced its peers in terms of student achievement. Its students are brave, optimistic, and ready to take on the world.

The FAU provides students a transformative education rooted in the conviction that innovation and commitment are the driving force behind academic excellence. Expert faculty provides a learning atmosphere that prepares students for success in all aspects of life. The university offers more than 170-degree choices in a wide variety of subjects. Ranked among the best in the country for undergraduate study, FAU offers students a world of opportunities to immerse themselves in high-quality research, scholarships, and artistic experiences from the moment they reach the campus. Per year, FAU students engage in more than 6,000 undergraduate study experiences.

Students make the most of their time at FAU by joining in any of 400 clubs and associations, leisure sports, volunteer events, and more. Every year more than 5,000 student-led activities create a vibrant and enriching campus experience. FAU's first and biggest campus is located more than 850 acres east of I-95. The campus offers everything students expect from a modern university, including state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, student-style suites, and athletic and recreational facilities. It's home to the A.D., too. Henderson University School, FAU High School, FAU Science Park, and the largest Lifelong Learning Society in the world.

Scholarships will be awarded to students who show a high degree of academic achievement. Academic achievements, leadership positions, campus or community activities, work experience and financial needs are considered during the selection process. In addition, certain scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial requirements or more particular factors, such as the main class category.