Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL

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Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL

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Florida's STEM University

Florida Institute of Technology is home to the serious seekers, the relentlessly curious, the bold and driven scholars who learn best by doing. Our hands-on approach to education includes a cooperative education program, field research projects, capstone experiences, countless research opportunities, and job and internship connections at major employers like Northrop Grumman Corp., NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, L3Harris, SpaceX, Embraer, and more. 

Florida Tech is a private, fully accredited, research-intensive, coeducational, doctoral-granting university. Whether you recently completed an associate’s degree from a state college, discovered an academic passion you want to pursue at a top-ranked national university, or simply recognize the many benefits and surprising affordability of a private education, Florida Tech welcomes and values you as a transfer student. 

As the only independent technological university in the Southeastern United States, Florida Tech is committed to providing our culturally diverse student body a high-quality education in the sciences, engineering, technology, business, psychology, liberal arts, aviation, and related disciplines that prepares them to enter the global workforce, seek further higher education opportunities, and serve within their communities. 

We’re located in sunny Melbourne, Florida, ranked the #1 place to live near the beach by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to its beautiful beaches, the area is known for its high-tech industry, historic yet eclectic downtown, art scene, surf culture, and proximity to the Kennedy Space Center and Orlando area attractions. 

International students account for about one-third of our student population, and U.S. News & World Report continually ranks Florida Tech one of the best national universities for fostering international student experiences. PayScale places us in the top 6% for return on investment among US colleges. With 95% of students finding employment or attending graduate school six months after graduation, Florida Tech alumni go on to become visionary engineers, scientists, aviators, innovators, leaders, educators, athletes, and astronauts.

ACCOLADES

Named a Tier 1 “Best National University” | U.S. News & World Report

Named a 2019–2020 College of Distinction

Recognized among the top 50 Southern universities | Wall Street Journal & Times Higher Education 

#2 national university with the most international students | U.S. News & World Report

#2 Florida university for “Best Return on Investment” | PayScale

Senior Design program
Students transform their innovative ideas into tangible solutions through the Engineering and Science Senior Design program. The University’s flagship capstone project and a Panther rite of passage, Senior Design has existed in some form or another almost since the University’s inception. Students work in interdisciplinary groups to apply theory, think creatively, and develop practical skills like teamwork, professionalism, and leadership, simulating a real-world work environment. The program culminates in the annual Northrop Grumman Engineering and Science Student Design Showcase, where students present their projects to University faculty, staff, community members, industry professionals, and—most exciting of all—prospective employers.

An Inside Look

What students are saying about us...

  • “The most important lesson I learned at Florida Tech, outside of academics, would be that you can turn your passion into your career. I have been fascinated by animals as long as I can remember—I’m living my childhood dream!”

    • Cassie Vergason ’16, ’18
      BS in Psychology, MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management

  • “Florida Tech has invaluably provided the foundation of my career. It challenged me a lot, but its small class sizes and genuine care for teaching made it great.”

    • Chris Tanner ’06
      BS in Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science

  • “Something I experienced as a Florida Tech student was a continuous push by my professors to think beyond plugging and chugging numbers into various equations. They taught me to think critically about the effects my work would have on people.”

    • Shayna Begay ’10, ’11
      BS and MS in Aerospace Engineering

  • “My favorite thing about Florida Tech is that you can start hands-on research almost immediately. Having really good academics paired with hands-on experience allows you to fully understand the concepts and know what you’re doing when you start your research.”

    • Hannah Blackburn ’20
      BS in Astrobiology