Florida Atlantic Destination
As one of America’s Top 100 Public Universities, Florida Atlantic offers an incredible educational journey rooted in the belief that creativity and dedication fuel academic excellence. Choose from more than 170 degree programs, from modernizing healthcare and harnessing ocean energy, to unlocking the mysteries of the human brain. Our six campuses span 110 miles of Southeast Florida coastline, transforming South Florida’s strengths into global possibilities.
Nationally Recognized University
While you may be living in paradise, you will be studying at a Top 100 Public University according to U.S. News & World Report. Florida Atlantic has been described as “one of the greatest success stories in American higher education,” and named a Top 25 Best-in-Class College by Washington Monthly. And with nationally ranked programs in business, engineering, computer science, education, nursing, online education, psychology, social work and honors, it’s easy to understand why Florida Atlantic is Your Opportunity University.
Research Excellence
Across disciplines and campuses, Florida Atlantic’s world-class researchers seek answers to some of humanity’s most challenging problems and address issues that impact Florida, our nation, and beyond. Recognized by the Carnegie Classification as “R1: Very High Research S[ending and Doctorate production,” Florida Atlantic shares this status with less than 5% of the nearly 4,000 universities in the nation.
Success for All
Lifelong friends, peer mentors and business partners – these are just some of the connections students can find at Florida Atlantic. Looking for a student organization to get involved with? We have more than 400 to choose from. And when you become an Owl, you are joining a network of 200k+ to connect with both professionally and socially.
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Where Tomorrow Begins
Not many universities can boast about their location within an economic hub. Florida Atlantic’s strategic relationships and entrepreneurial ecosystem across South Florida’s business landscape offer a multi-pronged approach to fostering the next generation of leaders. Through award-winning advising and career services, students can take flight in technology, healthcare, education, urban planning, business startups, or with Fortune 500 companies, all within our backyard. This is Florida Atlantic, where tomorrow begins.