Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) is a private, coeducational, residential, research-intensive, doctoral-granting university located in the beautiful city of Melbourne on Florida’s sunny “Space Coast.” But who we are is so much more. We are a community of researchers, scholars and learners hailing from all around the world. We are engineers, aviators, innovators, leaders, educators, athletes and astronauts. We have the brains of rocket scientists and the hearts of Panthers. We are Florida Tech.
About Us
- Florida Tech is a university of leaders and learners—a diverse community of students, staff, faculty and alumni who are united in the relentless pursuit of greatness.
- Students from more than 80 countries worldwide choose to live and learn at Florida Tech, making us a truly global university. When we say #YouAreWelcomeHere, we mean it.
- One of the primary tenets of Florida Tech’s mission is advancing science and technology for the benefit of Earth and all its inhabitants. So, that’s what we do.
- Florida Tech is known as Florida's STEM University®. To put it simply: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are a driving force behind who we are, what we do and why we exist.
Academics
- Florida Tech offers more than 180 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificate programs that prepare students for careers of the future.
- Florida Tech offers a research-driven, high-tech and hands-on approach to learning, allowing our students to gain knowledge and get real experience applying it. It starts with rigorous, immersive and exciting degree programs. Then, students may customize their education with a variety of résumé-enhancing and career-building learning experiences.
- Four distinct academic colleges comprise Florida Tech: College of Engineering and Science, College of Aeronautics, Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, and College of Psychology and Liberal Arts.
- All of Florida Tech’s academic degrees meet or exceed the rigorous requirements of regional accreditation.
- The academic programs at Florida Tech are challenging, but finding guidance and support is easy. Our expert mentors, advisors and counselors are here to help all students succeed.
Location
Located on 130 subtropical acres in Melbourne on Florida's "Space Coast," Florida Tech’s campus includes various academic, athletic, residential, dining, recreational, performance, administrative and multiuse facilities. Florida Tech's beautiful campus is an Arbor Day Foundation-designated "Tree Campus USA."
The Florida Tech campus sits about 2 miles from downtown Melbourne, 2 miles from Melbourne-Orlando International Airport, 6 miles from the nearest beach, 45 miles from NASA-Kennedy Space Center and 75 miles from the Orlando area. The Milken Institute ranks the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida, MSA the No. 10 best-performing tier one large city in the U.S., listing its high-tech industry growth (39% between 2016 and 2021, which is four times the national growth) and diversity, strong population increase and faster-than-average wage growth among its strengths.
Campus Life
Members of the Florida Tech community are friendly, open-minded and passionate about their work. Florida Tech offers a comprehensive residential college experience, meaning that campus is a place to live, learn, dine, play, explore and grow. From universitywide cultural events and community activities to service opportunities and more than 100 student organizations, there's always something to do.
Awards and Recognition
- No. 17 in U.S. for Graduate Employability, Global Employability University Ranking
- A Tier 1 Best National University, U.S. News & World Report
- A Top 100 Best Value University, U.S. News & World Report
- A College of Distinction, Colleges of Distinction
- Top 6% Best Return on Investment, Payscale