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Tel: 1(321) 674-8350
E-mail: mel@ELS.edu

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Florida Institute of Technology

150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne , FL  32901-6975    Map it

School web site         https://www.fit.edu/

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Institution Type

Doctorate-Granting University

Degrees offered

Associate
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Campus Character:

Suburban
Co-educational
Private

Nearest ELS Center(s):

Melbourne, FL

ELS Level Required:

• Associate: 112
• Master: 112
• Bachelor: 112
• Doctorate: 112

Student Life:

* New campus eateries - Einstein Bagels, Cosmic Creamery and Firehouse Subs * Facilities include an Internet café, lighted tennis, racquetball, basketball and sand volleyball courts, swimming pools, soccer and football fields, outdoor amphitheater for movies, concerts, etc. *New Esports Arena Created for students by students, there are nearly 100 clubs and organizations at Florida Tech including academic, social, cultural, performance, media, leadership and honor societies, clubs and organizations. Florida Tech is home to 22 celebrated NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports teams including baseball (M), basketball (M,W), cross country (M,W), football (M), golf (M,W), lacrosse (M, W), rowing (M,W), soccer (M,W), softball (W), swimming (M,W), tennis (M,W), track and field (M,W) and volleyball (W).

Rankings:

U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 202 ] "Top National Universities"
ACADEMIC RANKING OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES : [ Year: 2018, Rank: 352 ] Featured in 2018 RUR World University Ranking
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION : [ Year: 2017, Rank: 601-800 ] Among the top 980 universities in the world
FORBES MAGAZINE : [ Year: 2016, Rank: - ] Among Forbes list of "Americas Best Colleges"
PAYSCALE ROI RANKINGS : [ Year: 2016, Rank: 27 ] Among the "Best Value Private Colleges"
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2016, Rank: 161 ] "Top National Universities"
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2016, Rank: 33 % ] “National Universities with the Most International Students”
FISKE GUIDE TO COLLEGES : [ Year: 2015, Rank: - ] Among "Inexpensive Private Colleges and Universities"
FISKE GUIDE TO COLLEGES : [ Year: 2015, Rank: - ] Among the "Best Buys in Private Colleges and Universities"
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION : [ Year: 2015, Rank: 200 ] Top Universities in the World
WASHINGTON MONTHLY : [ Year: 2015, Rank: 210 ] “Top National Universities”
PAYSCALE ROI RANKINGS : [ Year: 2014, Rank: 35 ] "College Education Return on Investment Rankings for Engineering Schools"
PAYSCALE ROI RANKINGS : [ Year: 2014, Rank: 93 ] "College Education Return on Investment Rankings for Public schools"
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION : [ Year: 2014 ] Top 200 Universities in the World
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2014, Rank: 167 ] "Top National Universities"
PAYSCALE ROI RANKINGS : [ Year: 2013, Rank: 122 ] "College Education Return on Investment Rankings for Private Schools, Research Universities, Engineering"
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2013, Rank: 160 ] "Top National Universities"
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2012, Rank: 164 ] "Best National Universities" & "Best Graduate Education Schools"

Admissions & Academic Information

Academic Calendar

• Semesters

Study Opportunities

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate

• Application(s) (Completed, Signed and Dated).
• Official Transcript(s) with grade scale legend and English translation: one sealed envelope and one unsealed envelope for UAS review.
  Unofficial accepted for evaluation purposes
• Graduation Certificate/Diploma if not part of transcript
  Unofficial accepted for evaluation purposes
  -   Acceptable providers:
  * ECE* Joseph Silny* WES* Evaluation Service, Inc.* Educational Perspectives
• Current, official certified bank statement issued within the last 6 months with the bearer's name in English and the balance in US currency or Scholarship letter
  Average annual cost: $60,288
• Affidavit of financial support signed by person whose name is on bank statement
• Copy of Passport Picture Page
• Statement of Purpose, Essay or Writing Sample 
  recommended not required (1 page maximum)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
  1 envelope(s) signed, sealed and labeled in English with student's name and recommender's name(s)
  recommended, not required
• Proof of English Proficiency for regular admission
  waiver if taught 100% in English, must be stated on transcript or school letterhead
  * TOEFL PB* IELTS* PTE
• Accepts scans/photocopies of all Application documents
  must be clear and of a legible size
• Age Requirement
  16

Items below may be due after enrollment or for Visa purposes (NOT an admission requirement)

• University Placement Tests.
  Online math and communication prior to enrollment but after admission

Graduate

• Application(s) (Completed, Signed and Dated).
• Official Transcript(s) with grade scale legend and English translation: one sealed envelope and one unsealed envelope for UAS review.
• Graduation Certificate/Diploma if not part of transcript
  -   Acceptable providers:
  * ECE* Joseph Silny* WES* Evaluation Service, Inc.* Educational Perspectives
• Current, official certified bank statement issued within the last 6 months with the bearer's name in English and the balance in US currency or Scholarship letter
  Average Annual Cost $42,766
• Affidavit of financial support signed by person whose name is on bank statement
• Copy of Passport Picture Page
• Statement of Purpose, Essay or Writing Sample
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
  2 envelope(s) signed, sealed and labeled in English with student's name and recommender's name(s)
  Must be submitted electronically - pdf no longer accepted for any student (even ELS applicants)
  Reference Information Request.pdf
• Proof of English Proficiency for regular admission
  * TOEFL PB* IELTS* PTE
• Resume, CV or Work History
• Accepts scans/photocopies of all Application documents
• Standardized test scores may be required.
• If the GPA is less then the required average, a GRE may be required at the time of application for programs it is not normally required for.
• The GRE is always required at the time of application for programs it is normally required for.

Housing & Cost Information

On Campus Housing

• Undergraduate: Housing is available
• Graduate: Housing is available

Off Campus Housing

• Undergraduate: Housing is available
• Graduate: Housing is available

Housing

On-campus housing is available in conventional double- and single-room residence halls as well as one-, two-, three-, and four bedroom apartments. For those who prefer living off-campus, accommodations are plentiful, although all new students under the age of 21 are required to live in the university dormitories for two academic years. Transfer students with 54 or more credits re exempt from the campus housing policy. Food service is provided in multiple campus dining areas.

Character & Location

Florida Institute of Technology is a national, doctoral-granting research university with a strong commitment to international education in an enriched technological environment, known worldwide for its excellent academic programs, outstanding faculty and alumni success. International students comprise nearly 30% of Florida Tech's undergraduate student body and 49% of our graduate student population. They represent more than 100 countries from around the world. Ranked a Tier One Best National University by U.S. News & World Report, it is also the only independent technological university in the Southeastern United States. Times Higher Education recently named Florida Tech in the Top 200 Universities in the World.

Florida Tech's main campus spans 130 acres. Campus is located in Melbourne, just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, one hour east of Orlando and a three-hour drive north of Miami. The area is home to the most concentrated high-tech economy in the state and the fourth-largest high-tech workforce in the nation. Melbourne's attractive business climate is matched only by its natural resources including the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon, which are ideal for scientific study and research. The climate is generally sunny and temperate; the average daily temperature is 76°F/24°C and severe storms are infrequent.

Annual Costs

• Tuition : Associate - US $39490, Bachelor - US $43670, Master - US $22738, Doctorate - US $22738
• Housing: Associate - US $4488, Bachelor - US $4488, Master - US $12880, Doctorate - US $12880
• Meals : Associate - US $6000, Bachelor - US $6000         

Scholarship

International Students

Undergraduate: Up to $10,000: Academic Scholarships are available, renewable with 2.6/4.0 GPA. No application required. Decision is made at the time of admission. SAT required for award. (2022-2023)

Graduate: $4,000 - $6,000: Annual award to be used toward the fall and spring semester tuition fees. It requires full time enrollment each semester with a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester. It is renewable for the second year of the degree program if full time enrollment and a GPA of 3.2 is maintained at the end of each academic year. Graduate scholarships are awarded by the scholarship review committee and based on merit. (2019-2020)

Information on Admission Process for Agents

Agent Notes:

General/Country Specific
Additional accepted forms of English proficiency:
-   a Duolingo English Test with an earned score of at least 100
-   a China National Higher Education Entrance Examination (Gaokao) English portion with an earned score of at least 120/150 (96/120) no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech

Current Promotional Allowance/ Higher Education Commission information can be obtained from your Director of Recruitment or Sales Manager.