Florida Atlantic University International Study Center

This isn’t just a campus - it's a Coastline!

Spanning 110 miles of Southeast Florida's coast, FAU fosters a vibrant culture that encourages ingenuity and independence. Determination runs deep at FAU, and students learn early that if they dream it - we've got the tools to help them achieve it.

Ambition Thrives Here!

Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast and is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report.

FAU is an energetic and fast-growing institution, determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Our students are bold, ambitious and ready to take on the world.

Facts and figures:

• #1 most diverse public university in Florida
• 21 NCAA Division 1 Teams
• 22:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
• 28 combined bachelor's to master's degree programs
• 170+ Degree Programs
• 1961 Established
• 4000+ internship placements
• 6000+ Undergraduate research activities
• 30,000+ Students
• 200,000+ Alumni

Why choose Florida Atlantic University?

Dedicated to Success:

Through award-winning advising and career services, FAU provides students with the skills to turn dreams into reality.

The University has earned national recognition for student outcomes and is proudly ranked as the most diverse public university in Florida.

At FAU, Pell-eligible students, first-generation students, African-American students and Hispanic students all outpace the university’s overall retention and graduation rates, which is an accomplishment that also eliminates the historical achievement gaps between minority and white students.

Academic Excellence:

Distinguished faculty foster a dynamic learning environment that sets students on a path to tackle today’s most important questions.

Research-focused curriculum, fellowships and assistantships provide both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work with world-renowned researchers.

FAU is home to nationally ranked programs in business, engineering, computer science, nursing, online education and honors.

Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

Top Quality University:

• Described as “an energetic and fast-growing institution, determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship.”
• With its excellent main campus location in Boca Raton and strong investment in sought-after STEM programs, FAU is a popular choice for international students
• More than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Competitive Entry Points:

• IELTS 6.0 for Graduate Engineering and Computer Science programs

Ideal Location in South Florida:

• South Florida is an entrepreneurial hub with a booming tech jobs market that offers students numerous opportunities to learn through experience.

Excellent Student Outcomes:

• FAU has earned national recognition for student outcomes
• Over 4,800 internship placements
• Award-winning advising and career services

At FAU, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Undergraduate:

• Direct Admit:
• TOEFL (iBT): 80
• IELTS: 6.5 overall
• Pearson PTE: 55
• Duolingo: 105
• Pearson Versant: Not Accepted
• GPA (4.0 Scale): 3.0

Graduate:

• Direct Admit - Engineering and Computer Science:
• TOEFL (iBT): 79
• IELTS: 6.0
• Pearson PTE: Not Accepted
• Duolingo: 100
• Pearson Versant: Not Accepted
• GPA (4.0 Scale): 3.0 in last 60 credits with Bachelor's degree

• Direct Admit - College of Business (MBA, MS Business Analytics, MS International Business, MS Supply Chain Management):
• TOEFL (iBT): 79
• IELTS: 6.0
• Pearson PTE: Not Accepted
• Duolingo: 100
• Pearson Versant: Not Accepted
• GPA (4.0 Scale): 3.3

For additional information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!