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Distinctive Campus Programs

Florida Atlantic University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at sites throughout its six-county service region in southeast Florida. FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus, located in downtown Abacoa offers a variety of upper-division and graduate-level courses.

FAU Jupiter is one of the nation’s best buys in higher education. It offers first-rate facilities and academic programs at affordable state tuition. FAU Jupiter provides the benefits of a small campus setting and the resources of a large public research university, while serving as a significant cultural and intellectual center for the community.


Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College

FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College is the nation’s only university-affiliated, free-standing honors college. This close-knit, residential, highly-selective liberal arts and sciences college offers a distinctive all-honors curriculum and is surrounded by world-renowned scientific research institutes, where undergraduates benefit from unparalleled access to research internships.


Max Planck Partner Programs

FAU is undergoing rapid development as a cutting-edge neuroscience research and educational institution. This process has been accelerated by the University’s partnerships with internationally known research organizations. FAU and Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience (MPFI) have joined forces to offer students world-class education and global research opportunities. FAU-MPFI joint programs welcome the next generation of the best and brightest researchers.


Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Jupiter

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science offers undergraduate and graduate courses in several programs on FAU Jupiter’s campus. In addition to enrolling in College of Science courses, students have the option of participating in summer research opportunities for undergraduates.


College of Education

The FAU College of Education offers aspiring educators a broader choice of programs than many schools, along with four University public laboratory schools that add valuable practical experience and research access. Learn more about our accreditations, scholarships and financial aid. See how we’re leading the way in academics, research impact and teaching excellence.


Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter is dedicated to enriching the intellectual and social lives of seasoned adult learners by offering stimulating educational opportunities, taught by outstanding university faculty and guest lecturers, designed to broaden students' understanding of diverse cultural, societal, scientific and global issues. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU, Jupiter offers non-credit, university-level courses for learners of all backgrounds and interests. Classes are held at the Elinor Bernon Rosenthal Lifelong Learning Complex, located on FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter, FL.