Welcome to Florida Atlantic University! With six campuses spread across 110 miles of South Florida coastline, we stand ready to advance your learning, scholarship, and research. The academic excellence of National Merit Scholars means you’ll fit right in with our world-class faculty, accelerated degree programs, and unparalleled undergraduate research.
Choose from more than 170 majors, immerse yourself in the globally recognized Wilkes Honors College, attend an award-winning play, or join world-renowned scientists conquering new ideas – at Florida Atlantic, you can achieve anything!
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Florida Atlantic offers competitive scholarship packages for all National Merit Scholars. Finalists who are Florida residents qualify for the Benacquisto Scholarship Program, which covers the cost of attendance, while non-residents who apply are automatically considered for FAU’s many merit-based scholarships.
Academic Opportunities
Explore exceptional research and exciting lab opportunities at the Wilkes Honors College in Jupiter, FL. Take advanced courses on our bustling Boca Raton campus with the University Honors Program. Pitch your innovative business ideas to investors, join an award-winning diplomacy team, or study aboard with our prestigious fellowships. At Florida Atlantic, the paths to excellence are countless – it's all about what inspires you the most.
Undergraduate Research
At Florida Atlantic, National Merit Scholars work alongside world-renowned researchers to find solutions to some of humanity’s most important problems. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) offers several award-winning research programs for undergraduates to earn funding, build connections, and transform their innovative ideas into reality.
Medical School/ Graduate School Pathways
Earn an education that moves you forward. With combined bachelor’s-to-master's degrees, Florida Atlantic students can take graduate courses in their senior year that count toward their graduate degree. For pre-health Scholars, Florida Atlantic offers two tracks: a combined Bachelor’s/M.D. dual degree program or a more traditional medical school pathway.