Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

Florida Atlantic, founded in 1961, is a public, multipurpose university. Its 860-acre main campus is located in Boca Raton, 15 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Built on a rich tradition as a teaching university with a respected faculty, FAU is earning a reputation as a top research institution in areas ranging from biomedicine and biotechnology to ocean engineering and coastline security. People from every walk of life find a place at FAU. Students choose from more than 170 degree programs, faculty researchers utilize more than 40 research centers and the community engages hundreds of cultural and educational events every year. Outside the classroom, hundreds of student activities from fraternities and sororities to pre-professional student associations enrich the learning experience and nurture relationships that last a lifetime.