First-year applicants
International first-year students apply through the Common App with a USD 30 fee. High school records and exam results must be evaluated course by course, with a GPA, by a NACES-accredited agency.
Partner university · United States
Florida Atlantic University
A public research university on the south Florida coast, with programmes in engineering, business and marine biology.
QS World #1201-1400QS World Rankings 2027
From USD 22,888Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1961University
26,857Students
About the university
Why students choose Florida Atlantic University
A public research university on the south Florida coast, with programmes in engineering, business and marine biology.
We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
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Entry requirements
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Test scores
Applicants with fewer than 60 transferable credits submit official SAT, ACT or CLT scores sent directly by the testing body, from within the last 5 years.
English proficiency
Accepted minimums include TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110, PTE 55 or Cambridge 180. SAT EBRW 490, or ACT Reading 19 and English 17, can exempt you from an English test.
Conditional admission
Students who do not yet meet the English requirement can use the Conditional Admissions Track through the FAU Intensive English Institute.
English-medium exemption
Three years of secondary school with a full curriculum taught in English, in the US or abroad, also satisfies the English requirement.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What Florida Atlantic University costs in 2026-2027
Non-Florida resident undergraduate tuition and fees are USD 799.72 per credit hour (graduate USD 1,125.06).
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at fau.edu. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateUSD 22,888per year
PostgraduateUSD 20,712per year
President's International ScholarshipUSD 6,000 a yearCompetitive award for international freshmen on F-1 or J-1 visas, renewable up to four years; eligible students are considered automatically on admission (priority deadline 15 January for fall).Programmes
Popular courses at Florida Atlantic University
Professional MS in Computer Science
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Master of Science in IT Management
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Florida Atlantic University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Florida Atlantic University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Florida Atlantic University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does Florida Atlantic University cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from USD 22,888 a year, depending on the course. Non-Florida resident undergraduate tuition and fees are USD 799.72 per credit hour (graduate USD 1,125.06).
Does Florida Atlantic University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. President's International Scholarship (USD 6,000 a year). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Florida Atlantic University?
GESCO applies to Florida Atlantic University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Florida Atlantic University?
Florida Atlantic University is in United States. It was founded in 1961.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Florida Atlantic University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Florida Atlantic University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
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- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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