Florida Atlantic University

Founded in 1961, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) officially opened for operations in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, FAU is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report and has over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in various courses across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast. As an energetic and fast-growing institution, committed to propelling itself to the forefront of innovation, the university has doubled its research expenditure and raced ahead of its peer institutions in student achievement rates. FAU is ranked the most diverse public university in Florida and offers award-winning advising and career services to help them turn dreams into reality. Distinguished faculty, a dynamic learning environment, a research-focused curriculum, and rewarding fellowships and assistantships are other standout features of the university.