Florida Atlantic University

• Location Florida Atlantic University: Boca Raton, Florida, USA
• Founded: in 1964
• Number of students: 30000 people
• Age of students: from 17 years
• Educational programs: preparation for admission, bachelor, master's program, transfer programs
• Accommodation type: residence
• Type of studying: mixed
• Language of instruction: English.

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is well known not only in the USA, but all over the world: this is one of the largest research centers, well located on the ocean coast near Miami. The university has been successfully working for more than 50 years: today more than 180 specialties are taught here, and among the graduates are NASA astronaut and 2 laureates of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize.

Among the students and graduates of the Florida Atlantic University, the most popular and sought-after specialties are:

• Engineering
• Biology
• Education
• Computer Technology
• Business
• Industry
• Tourism and Hospitality Technology
• Oceanology
• Public Administration
• Industry
• Urban Planning and Urban Studies.

The University is a state university; it is accredited by leading American and international experts and organizations - for example, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Today, the number of FAU students reaches 30 thousand people, who study more than 180 undergraduate and graduate programs (there are 10 faculties in total). More than 4,000 students reside on campus, and 49% of students are foreign students. The total number of university personnel is 3,200, 1,100 teachers and professors, each with a doctorate - PhD.

Students can take useful internships and practices directly during studying, participate in student exchange programs around the world. Also students of Florida Atlantic University can take additional preparatory courses and participate in transfer programs: so students get an opportunity to study at the best universities in Great Britain, USA, New Zealand, Canada and Sri Lanka.

Florida Atlantic University is deservedly proud of its success in the field of scientific achievements and developments. For example, on the campus there is the famous National Center for Marine Renewable Energy: it was founded at the request of the federal authorities to develop technology for energy production with the help of oceanic water and surf power. The Center for Research in Biomedicine and Marine Biotechnology deserves attention: it enables graduates of these specialties to demonstrate the highest level of knowledge and become the best specialists in the country and in the world. It is worth noting the success of the financial college, which is included in the TOP-100 of specialized educational institutions around the world. College students are studied with a unique simulator: this is a huge room that can hold up to 50 people, equipped with a set of 25-inch monitors. Students have access to a huge library-laboratory: in addition to printed sources, the fund has a huge number of video lectures and records on business and economics.

The Carnegie Endowment awarded the FAU the title of "High Research Activity", which proves the innovativeness and innovation of the approaches used here for scientific work.

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For students, Florida Atlantic University provides its own comfortable residences for living: there are houses directly on campus, there are hostels in walking or transport accessibility. Many hostels are located near the coastline - the windows allow you to admire the beautiful ocean views every day. All the residences are superbly equipped (recently renovated and modernized). First-year students are most often housed in the following buildings:

• Glades Park Towers
• Indian Park Towers
• Heritage Park Towers
• Parliament Hall.

The rooms are mostly double (there are also single rooms), fully equipped with necessary furniture and appliances: separate beds, desks, wardrobes and cupboards. Amenities and bathrooms are in the rooms. In free access of student there are kitchens, laundries, cozy living rooms for recreation and quiet classes for classes and self-studying, vending machines with drinks and snacks, computer classes and a volleyball court. Free access to high-speed Wi-Fi is provided.

The meals are organized in the common student canteens (for an extra charge): this is a varied, balanced and complete diet - the menu regularly lists not only traditional dishes of European and American cuisine, but also delicacies of Japanese, Arab and Eastern, Italian cuisine . Also on the campus there is a huge number of cafes and restaurants, where you can always have a snack and drink a cup of tea with new friends and classmates.

Subject list: Accounting, administration, anthropology, Architecture, Art, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, business, chemistry, choreography, Civil engineering, communications, computer techologies, design, economics, Electrical engineering, engineering, entertainment technology, Entrepreneurship, finance, geography, geology, Health management, history, Hospitality Management, humanitarian sciences, industry, Information Technology, legal proceedings, literature, Machinery manufacturing, marine engineering, marketing, maths, Mechanics, media, music, Oceanology and oceanography, pedagogy, philosophy, physics, planning, Political science, Psychology, Public administration, Social work, sociology, theatre studies, tourism

Florida Atlantic University employs more than 300 clubs, sections and communities of interest run by the Student Union: it organizes all major events, coordinates club activities and develops an extra-curricular program for students.

Social activity of students is also high: charity and volunteer programs are constantly being organized (for example, assistance to refugees, people with disabilities, the elderly, etc.).

• One of the leading American universities in the scientific and financial field: according to statistics, graduates quickly find work in their specialty, and their average salary after graduation is $ 44,000 per year;
• Cooperates with the National Directorate for Aeronautics and space exploration (NASA) - there are only 3 such universities in the US, which emphasizes the exclusivity and quality of education in the FAU;
• Florida Atlantic University has a major contract with the US government for the studying of American civil servants (+ retraining and continuing education): more than 20,000 American specialists are studied annually, and the contract amount exceeds $ 6 billion;
• This is one of the largest research universities in the USA;
• The wide scope of research, grants and fellowships - the total amount allocated to Florida Atlantic University, exceeds $ 33 million;
• More than 180 educational programs (master's and bachelor's degrees) make it possible to meet the highest demands of students from all over the world, to ensure their satisfaction in higher education;
• One of the most tolerant and multicultural universities in the world - the composition of students includes representatives of 140 countries and nationalities;
• The financial college of Florida Atlantic University is listed among the top 100 best economic educational institutions in the world;
• The MBA program in 2013 was recognized as the best in the US (according to Bloomberg Business week);
• The best US university for military and veterans (according to the Military Times), and this title has already been awarded for the third time;
• Bachelor's programs are in the TOP-100 in the country.

The territory of Florida Atlantic University is vast - it has everything you need for studying, living, rest and extra-curricular leisure. Modern educational buildings and spacious libraries (the largest consists of 5 floors!), numerous cafes and restaurants, student dining rooms, fitness rooms and a swimming pool, own shops - the university even boasts its own stadiums for 29,000 seats and a concert hall for 2,400 seats! Sports infrastructure is also diverse: every student will find activity for his interests in his spare time. There is a large media center and numerous computer classrooms with modern equipment, scientific laboratories for practical classes and personal studies, numerous creative and art studios, a tutoring and career center, always ready to help each student.

Only 20 minutes of walking distance separate the campus from the coastal line - many students in their spare time like to practice water sports, sunbathe and swim: the average annual temperature here is 26-28 degrees, and the weather is almost always sunny.

Only 40-60 minutes by car - and you are already in Miami, the famous coastal city of Florida, a lively and vibrant city. Florida Atlantic University itself is located in the cozy town of Boca Raton with a population of about 90 thousand people. The nearest airport to the city is the international airport in Miami and similar to Fort Lauderdale.

You can start the studying in May (in this case, the documents must be submitted before April 3, the duration of the term = from May 10 to August 9) or in August (the term of the semester is from August 21 to December 13, the documents are accepted until July 14) .

The following components are paid additionally:

• Round trip airfare
• Round trip
• Medical insurance
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fee (paid at the Embassy)
• Personal pocket expenses
• Accommodation and meals.

Applicants of bachelor's programs must submit to the admissions office:

• Certificate / diploma of secondary education (average score not lower than 3.0)
• Certificate of English (IELTS from 5.5 or TOEFL iBT from 69 and above).

Future students of master's programs should prepare:

• Bachelor's Degree / Specialist
• Certificate of English Proficiency (IELTS from 5.5 or TOEFL iBT from 69 and above).

Florida Atlantic University has a large-scale system of scholarships and grants that help to significantly reduce educational costs. Please note that if you want to apply for a scholarship, the application must be submitted along with the rest of the documents for enrollment, not later.The following scholarship opportunities are offered:

• 10% discount on the studying course

It is given to students with high academic indicators below 4.0 out of 5.0, as well as an excellent level of English (confirmed by the TOEFL iBT certificate from 69 or IELTS from 5.5 and above).

• Equalizing the price of study: foreign students study at the official cost of American students

If foreign students show high results at the completion of the preparatory program, which is considered the equivalent of the first year of undergraduate study, then 2 , 3 and 4 rate they can pay according to the price for American students. Please note: this rule is valid for courses not costing more than $ 40,000 per course (in full).

• Discount $ 100 for any program

A small remuneration is also provided for pupils who, prior to enrolling in the course, reposted in social networks and told why they chose the FAU for studying.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision