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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 on our six campuses, which cover 110 miles of beautiful Southeast Florida coastline, and take advantage of nationally recognized undergraduate research to lay the foundation for the future of your dreams.

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Top National University

While you may be living in paradise, you will be studying at a Top National University according to U.S. News & World Report. No institution from Florida has risen in the national public school rankings more than Florida Atlantic over the last two years. And with nationally ranked programs in business, engineering, computer science, education, nursing, online education, psychology, social work and honors, it’s easy to forge your path.
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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.

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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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Your Future Awaits

Not many universities can boast about their location within an economic hub. Florida Atlantic’s strategic relationships across South Florida’s business landscape connect you with resume-building work experience. Through award-winning advising and career services, Florida Atlantic students can take flight in technology, healthcare, education, urban planning, business startups, or with Fortune 500 companies, all within our backyard. The University equips graduates with the skills and connections needed for long-term success. At Florida Atlantic, your future awaits.