Florida Atlantic University

About Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a prestigious 4-year public doctoral research university situated in Boca Raton, Florida, with instructional sites across South Florida in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, and Jupiter. Established by the Florida Legislature in 1961 and officially dedicated in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, FAU is designated as an R1: Very High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation and is a proud member of the State University System of Florida. FAU serves more than 30,000 diverse students across 10 distinguished colleges offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts, business, education, engineering, computer science, medicine, nursing, science, and social work. The university is nationally recognized for research excellence in ocean engineering, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, and coastal resilience, while fostering an inclusive collegiate community and championship NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference athletics.