History
On a bright October day in 1964, Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States, squinted into the South Florida sun and, in his famous Texas drawl, declared Florida Atlantic University officially open.
Education
Some universities measure greatness in decades and centuries. Florida Atlantic University measures it with every student who earns a degree, every researcher who makes a discovery and every community that is transformed.
Research
Across disciplines and campuses, FAU’s world-class researchers seek answers to some of humanity’s most challenging problems, addressing issues that impact Florida, our nation and beyond.
Florida Atlantic University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1201 Ranking
- 5 Courses
- 1,324 Academic Staff
- 25,416 Students
- 2,287 Students (int'l)
- 14,741 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Florida Atlantic University Overview
Florida Atlantic University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 11.9% United States
Top 13.8% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
1201
By TopUniversities
Dropped 200 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 1001 | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1238
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 171 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1067 | 1067 | 1238 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 801 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
No 2026 Ranking
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Florida Atlantic University is serving a record high student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at sites throughout its six-county service region in Southeast Florida. Ten distinguished colleges offer more than 180 degree programs in fields that span the arts and humanities, the sciences, medicine, nursing, accounting, business, education, public administration, social work, architecture, engineering, computer science and more. Academically accomplished students take advantage of honors programs on the Boca Raton campus and the complete, four-year honors curriculum offered by the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College on the Jupiter campus.
Housing services
The Boca Raton campus is home to more than 4,000 on-campus residents in nine apartment and suite-style residence halls. The University delivers impactful, residence hall-based programming through which students develop skills for lifelong learning.
Medical services
Understanding that health and wellness are vital to academic success, FAU offers a wide range of resources including award-winning peer education and health promotion programs. In addition to its facilities and classes, Campus Rec hosts intramural and club sports, as well as an outdoor adventures program that takes students on excursions throughout the country.
Campus life
More than 70 percent of FAU's 30,000 students take classes at FAU's first and largest campus and the majority of the University's 175+ degree programs are based here. Located just three miles from the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful beaches of Boca Raton, the campus features everything you expect from a modern university -- suite-style housing for nearly 4,000 students, brand-new athletics and recreational facilities, art galleries, a cafe/movie theater complex and so much more -- all in a vibrant, tropical setting with a student body that is the most diverse of all of Florida's public universities.
Student clubs
- Lambda Alpha (Anthropology Honor Society)
- Anthropology Graduate Student Union.
- Lambda Pi Eta (Communication Honor Society)
- College of Arts and Letters Student Ambassadors.
- Film Club.
- Coastlines, FAU's literary magazine.
- Xi Omega Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta.
Accreditation
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees.
Florida Atlantic University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Boca Raton City
#2 Branch Campus
United States Country
Florida City City
Florida Atlantic University Student Reviews & Awards
4
Based on 30 reviews
- 5 Star 12 Reviews
- 4 Star 9 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 3 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
- Student Diversity 4.0
Innovative interdisciplinary model
Overall, my experience at UFABC has been very positive, especially regarding the Bachelor in Science and Technology (BC&T) foundation. The interdisciplinary model is challenging but excellent for developing a broad scientific mindset before specializing in areas like Automation or IT. The professors are highly qualified, often bringing research-level depth to the classroom. For students like me who balance university with roles in the industry, the flexibility of the curriculum is a major plus, though the "quadrimestre" system is extremely fast-paced and requires high discipline. The campus environment in Santo Andr� is modern and fosters great collaboration among peers. It is a demanding university, but it truly prepares you for complex problem-solving in the real world.
Technology for Self Reliance
FUTA is a great citation of learning which I'll choose over and over again. I like the serene environment and how the students' union have the best interest of the student populace at heart. The lecturers work very hard to make sure that we not only get the theoretical aspects of our courses very well but also practical aspects. As a student of Industrial and Production Engineering department in FUTA, I must say my experience has been awesome. I also wish there can be more practicals and real life application of each course, all in all I can remember my school.
It's bitter-sweet experience
It has been quite a rollercoaster experience.I enjoy the support we get from our professors and faculty members.Even though we lack some amenities like a more comfortable lecture room, they make up for it in standard form of learning.I recommend it to anyone looking for a cheaper but standard tertiary education.
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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