Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
Melbourne, FL
To the stars through science
Florida Institute of Technology is home to the serious seekers—the relentlessly curious, 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 Technologies Inc., SpaceX, Embraer, and more.
Florida Tech is a private, fully accredited, coeducational, research-intensive, doctoral-granting university. 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 one of the top 10 places 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 Kennedy Space Center and Orlando area attractions. Other people come here to vacation—our students come to pursue their dreams with drive and determination.
Representing 80+ countries, students from outside the United States account for about 23% of our on-campus student population, and U.S. News & World Report continually ranks Florida Tech as a tier 1 best national university. PayScale places Florida Tech in the top 6% for return on investment among US colleges. With 91% of students becoming employed or attending graduate school after graduation, Florida Tech alumni go on to become visionary engineers, scientists, aviators, innovators, leaders, educators, athletes, and astronauts.
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Ranked among the "Best National Universities" | U.S. News & World Report, 2025 |
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Named a 2025–2026 College of Distinction |
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Ranked #6 among the "The Top US Colleges for Student Experience" | The Wall Street Journal, 2025 |
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Ranked among "Best for Vets Colleges" | The Military Times, 2024 |
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Named a Green College in the Guide to Green Colleges | The Princeton Review, 2025 |
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.
“Earning my bachelor’s degree was the most challenging thing I’ve ever done and the sense of accomplishment I felt that day was something I’ll never forget. I consider that day to be the greatest of my life so far.”
“I’m often thinking about what’s next. But whether I decide to further my education or pursue my first job as an engineer, I know the experience I gained here at Florida Tech has prepared me for success.”
“With so many knowledgeable and experienced professors as well as countless opportunities, I have found that our foundation for research is deeply rooted into what Florida Tech has the offer to its students and to the world. Florida Tech's motto "Ad Astra Per Scientiam" which translates to "To the stars through science", for me it captures what Florida Tech is all about.”
“When I first started college, I would not have imagined ever learning so much. I receive a lot of positive feedback from recruiters because, at Florida Tech, I'm not only learning those engineering and communication skills that make us stand out, but also how to enjoy my work while working towards my dreams.”