Florida Atlantic University: Rankings, Acceptance Rate & Fees

Q: Is Florida Atlantic University a good school?

Florida Atlantic University is one of the finest institutions of higher education in the United States. The university is consistently ranked among the top universities nationally and globally. The QS World University Rankings 2023 ranked Florida Atlantic University in the range of 1201-1400 in the world. Meanwhile, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 ranked FAU in the range of 801-1000 in the world. The U.S. News and World Report 2023 ranked Florida Atlantic University #1088 among the global universities and #263 among the national universities.

Q: Is Florida Atlantic University a public or private university?

Florida Atlantic University is a public research university in Florida, USA. The university was founded in 1961, however, it opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Currently, the university has more than 30,000 students enrolled on its various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university has 21 NCAA Division 1 teams. With a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the university provides its students with the skills to turn dreams into reality. The university is known for its student outcomes and is proudly ranked as the most diverse public university in Florida.

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Q: Is GRE waived for Florida Atlantic University?

GRE is required for graduate courses at FAU, however, it is waived for students with a master’s degree from EECS. Graduate Record Examination or GRE is required to get into graduate courses at American universities. Student applications are evaluated on this basis and it is one of the benchmarks to assess a student’s capabilities for admission into the desired program. International students should take this exam and submit its score with their application form to Florida Atlantic University.

Q: How much is the application fee for Florida Atlantic University for international students?

The application fee for Florida Atlantic University for international students is $30. Once you have filled application form and submitted it with all the required documents. You are required to pay a $30 application fee. If the application fee is not paid your application for admission at Florida Atlantic University will not be processed. International students can pay the application fee via credit card.

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For the spring intake, Sep 1, 2023 was the FAU application deadline for international students. Students are advised to complete the applications by the deadline for consideration.

FAU Overview

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FAU Highlights
FAU Popular Courses 2024
FAU Tuition Fees, Duration & Eligibility 2024
FAU Scholarships 2024
FAU Admission Dates 2024
FAU Student Reviews
FAU Accommodation & Meals
FAU Rankings 2024
Studying in USA

FAU Highlights

Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, USA. According to U.S. News & World Report, Florida Atlantic University ranking in the global universities category of 2022 is 1053.The university serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast and it is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report.

Also read: Study Guide to USA for International Students 2023

Year of establishment	1961
Website	Go to Website
Also Known As	FAU
Accepted Exams	TOEFL IELTS+2 More
Total International Students	1320
Faculty/Student Ratio	21
Endowments Value	US Dollar 240 million
No.of Campuses	6
Accommodation expenses	6100 USD for 2 sharing (UG),6100 USD for 2 sharing (PG)
International Students Website	Go to Website

Commonly asked questions
On Highlights

Q: Is Florida Atlantic University a good school?

Q: Is Florida Atlantic University a public or private university?

FAU Popular Courses 2024

Florida Atlantic University offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university offers 170+ degree programs to its students. Top 10 undergraduate degree programs by enrollment:

Biological Science
Health Science
Psychology
Criminal Justice
Computer Science
Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Communication Studies
Business Management
Multimedia Studies
Elementary Education

Also read: Study in USA - Colleges, Eligibility and Scholarships

MS

21 Courses

4.11 year - 2 years

C+ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹12.81 L - 26.22 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
May' 24
Aug' 24
+1

MIM

11 Courses12 - 24 months

C Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹14.54 L - 28.17 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
May' 24
Aug' 24
+1

BBA

10 Courses4 years

C++ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹15.94 L - 18 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
May' 24
Aug' 24
+1

B.E. / B.Tech

9 Courses4 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹15.94 L - 19.2 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
May' 24
Aug' 24
Jan' 25
+2

M.A.

9 Courses18 months - 2 years

C Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹11.57 L - 23.13 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
Aug' 24

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FAU Tuition Fees, Duration & Eligibility 2024

Florida Atlantic University Eligibility for International Students

International students must meet all the necessary eligibility to get into FAU. The minimum eligibility required is:

High School Record
Academic transcripts of Class 12
SAT/ACT
IELTS/TOEFL
Application form

English Language Requirement

All international students must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. Minimum English language requirements are:

Exam	Minimum Score
TOEFL	80
IELTS	6.5
PTE	55
DET	110

Also read: Eligibility in USA for International Students 2023

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(21 courses)	INR 13 L - 26 L	Duration: 1 year-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 61 - 79, Duolingo: 90 - 100
MIM(11 courses)	INR 15 L - 28 L	Duration: 12-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 7, TOEFL: 79 - 100, GMAT: 500 & Above
BBA(10 courses)	INR 16 L - 18 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(9 courses)	INR 16 L - 19 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
M.A.(9 courses)	INR 12 L - 23 L	Duration: 18 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 61 - 80, Duolingo: 90 - 105
B.A.(15 courses)	INR 16 L - 18 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
B.Sc.(6 courses)	INR 16 L - 18 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
Others PG(7 courses)	INR 13 L - 18 L	Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above, Duolingo: 90 & Above
B.Arch(2 courses)	INR 16 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
Others UG(2 courses)	INR 16 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above

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Commonly asked questions
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FAU Scholarships 2024

Florida Atlantic University offers a variety of scholarships to international students for Spring and Fall terms. The scholarships are limited and very competitive. However, some of the most popular scholarships for international students are:

Scholarship	Award
Depan International Freshman Student	$8,000
Depan International Transfer Student	$4,000
President’s International Freshman Student	$6,000
President’s International Transfer Student	$6,000

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FAU Admission Dates 2024

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and so students are advised to apply early for full consideration for admissions. The admissions deadlines for FAU are:

Student Type	Summer	Fall	Spring
Transfer	April 15	July 1	November 1
Second Bachelors	April 15	July 1	November 1
Returning FAU Students	April 15	July 1	November 1
International Students	April 15	July 1	November 1

Application fees :USD 30
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Needed for few courses
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Needed for few courses
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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Important dates

Intake season	Deadline
Fall	15ᵗʰ Jan - 1ˢᵗ Aug 2024
Spring	1ˢᵗ Apr - 1ˢᵗ Sep 2024
Summer	15ᵗʰ Dec 2023 - 15ᵗʰ Apr 2024

Admission details of all courses

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: How much is the application fee for Florida Atlantic University for international students?

FAU
Students Ratings & Reviews

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Vibe of Campus

Friendly
Sporty
Academically oriented

Student Views

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4

Part time work2

Post study jobs3

Quality of faculty5

Student Life5

Value for money5

Public transportation5

Safety5

Indian Food3

Permanent Immigration4

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Master of Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.1

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

The university and faculty people are very friendly.

Tips: The culture here is very easy to adapt and you don’t find any discrimination. Also not hard to get along with others. Here there are no scholarships for the new people . The professors are highly talented and helpful. They are ready to help whenever you need them and they will try to think out of the box.

Likes (Safety): It’s very safe over here in Boca Raton the crime rate is very low from my personal experience till now I haven’t come across any crimes like theft. We will have transport till 10 pm except on the weekends and the means of transport is easy to travel to university.

Dislikes (Part time work): It’s difficult to find jobs. We are not getting part-time on campus and we need to transfer funds from home for certain periods of time due to more number of students it’s hard to find jobs on campus. We need to keep on trying and applying for jobs. So it’s better to apply for other jobs instead of in food courts.

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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2022

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Big cities with lots of opportunities.

Tips: FAU is similar to every PG college in the US when it comes to academics, but the city you will live in is a very happening place and lots of foreigners are there, unlike other Indian cities. The city is big and you will not need to worry about part-time jobs.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): FAU is very diverse in the students, as they are coming from different countries. Having students from different countries would improve our skills and also help the students to overcome their fear of interacting with new people.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Faculty is very cooperative and understanding when it comes to academics. They give a lot of assignments to complete but it helps improve our experience which is required to build our knowledge. The assignment also helps us with interviews.

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FAU
Accommodation & Meals

On-Campus Accommodation

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On-campus housing at FAU is available on the Boca Raton Campus and the Jupiter campus
On-campus housing includes residential halls and apartment-style living. Living on campus can be very convenient

On-campus housing at FAU is available on the Boca Raton Campus and the Jupiter campus
On-campus housing includes residential halls and apartment-style living. Living on campus can be very convenient
Most university buildings are about five to ten minutes walking distance from the residence halls

Masters

Bachelors

Accommodation Expense

PG Accommodation expenses:USD 6100
On-campus housing:fau.edu/housing/

Glades Park Towers and Heritage Park Towers, Shared Double Room: $3,050/semester(PG)

Meal Expense

Living expense links:fau.edu/housing/rates/

FAU Rankings 2024

The U.S. News & World Report 2023 ranked Florida Atlantic University #1088 among global universities and #263 among the national university rankings. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 ranked Florida Atlantic University in the range of 801-1000 in the world.

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Top Ranked Universities in USA

Overall University Grade

by Shiksha

Ranked #159 in Top universities in USA

Business Economics

THE

#401-500

Mechanical Engineering

US News

#144

General Medicine

THE

#601-800

#651-680

US News

#93-124

Computer Science Engineering

THE

#301-400

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Studying in USA

Average Accommodation Expense	INR 6.7 L (based on 146 colleges)
Average Meals Expense	INR 3.9 L (based on 116 colleges)
Part Time Work	Permitted International students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours per week during an academic term. e... Read more about part time work
Post Study Work Permit	Permitted Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a one-year work and stay-back permit given to international students o... Read more about post study work permit
Cost of Visa Application	USD 185 = INR 15,380.9
Visa Application Process	Simple You will need an F1 visa if your course of study is a full-time degree. e... Read more about visa application process
Hot Job Sectors	IT, Tech, Energy, Healthcare, E-commerce and Business services are some of the popular job sectors in the U... Read more about hot job sectors
Economy Growth Rate	According to the BEA (Bureau of Economic Affairs), the Real GDP of USA was 2.1% in 2022. e... Read more about economy growth rate

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