Florida Atlantic University or FAU established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. On a bright October day in 1964, Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States, squinted into the South Florida sun and, in his famous Texas drawl, declared Florida Atlantic University officially open.
Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast and is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report. FAU offers students 170+ degrees, a transformative education rooted in the belief that creativity and dedication fuel academic excellence. Expert faculty create a learning environment that prepares students for success in all areas of life.
FAU is an energetic and fast-growing institution, determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Our students are bold, ambitious and ready to take on the world. FAU’s strategic relationships connect students with relevant experiences throughout South Florida, allowing them to build their resumes while enjoying a sub-tropical climate. At FAU, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Distinguished faculty foster a dynamic learning environment that sets students on a path to tackle today’s most important questions. Research-focused curriculum, fellowships and assistantships provide both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work with world-renowned researchers. FAU is home to nationally ranked programs in business, nursing, rehabilitation, public affairs, online education and honors.
Through award-winning advising and career services, FAU provides students with the skills to turn dreams into reality. The University has earned national recognition for student outcomes and is proudly ranked as the most diverse public university in Florida. At FAU, Pell-eligible students, first-generation students, African-American students and Hispanic students all outpace the university’s overall retention and graduation rates, which is an accomplishment that also eliminates the historical achievement gaps between minority and white students.
Location
Boca Raton, Florida (USA)
South Florida is more than just beautiful beaches and perfect subtropical weather – it’s an economic and entrepreneurial hub that provides students with countless opportunities to learn through experience.
FAU students make the most of their time at FAU by participating in any of our 400 clubs and organizations, recreational sports, volunteer activities and more. Each year more than 5,000 student-led events create a lively and enriching campus experience. FAU offers a wide range of resources including award-winning peer education and health promotion programs. In addition to its facilities and classes, Campus Rec hosts intramural and club sports, as well as an outdoor adventures program that takes students on excursions throughout the country.
All FAU campuses:
- Boca Raton
- Dania Beach
- Davie
- Fort Lauderdale
- Harbor Branch
- Jupiter
School and Faculty
- College of Business
- College for Design and Social Inquiry
- Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
- College of Education
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
- Graduate College
- Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
- Charles E.S chmidt College of Medicine
- Christine W. Lynne College of Nursing
- Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
