Florida A&M University is a public research university and 1890 land-grant institution offering 100+ degree programs through 14 colleges and schools. FAMU is a Top 100 public national university by U.S. News & World Report, and ranked among the top HBCUs on the Forbes inaugural list of Top HBCUs in America.

Florida Atlantic University opened its doors in 1964 as Florida’s fifth public university and now offers over 170 degree programs, including nationally ranked options in business, engineering, and nursing. A fast-growing institution, Florida Atlantic has doubled its research spending in recent years and leads in student success. It is ranked among the top public and national universities by U.S. News & World Report.

FIU is a preeminent research university offering more than 200 degree programs through 11 colleges and schools. Many of its undergraduate programs are nationally recognized — notably, the International Business program, ranked No. 3 by U.S. News & World Report. FIU students benefit from unique opportunities such as experiential learning, internships, study abroad, and a wide range of on-campus organizations and clubs.

Florida Polytechnic University is the state’s only public university exclusively dedicated to STEM education, recognized as the most affordable STEM institution on the East Coast. It offers 14 undergraduate and five graduate degree programs in high-demand, industry-aligned engineering and advanced technology fields. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Florida Poly as the No. 1 public college in the Southeast.

As a top-tier research university, students have unrivaled access to participate in interdisciplinary research that drives innovation across a wide range of fields such as health care, advanced materials and more. Known for student retention and graduation rates that are among the best in the nation, FSU supports and prepares students to launch their careers and change the world.

The University of Florida (UF), one of the nation’s leading public institutions and an academic powerhouse, is committed to challenging conventional thinking and setting students up for success. With 16 colleges and more than 120 majors, UF drives innovation by integrating artificial intelligence in every concentration, providing all students the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.

Offering more than 120 degrees, UNF helps ensure success with small class sizes and individualized attention. Students have a unique opportunity to engage with key industries by participating in real-world experiences in a wide variety of areas, including advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, transportation and logistics, and coastal fields.

USF is a designated preeminent state research university at the forefront of innovation in medicine, science, engineering, social sciences and the arts. USF offers a myriad of programs and opportunities, including acclaimed Jabil Innovation Institute. The USF College of Public Health has ten centers addressing global areas of public health importance and has the first accredited undergraduate public health degree in Florida.

UWF is a top choice institution offering more than 110 degree programs. With over 15,000 students and an average class size of fewer than 40, UWF delivers an exceptional experience while advancing as an R2 research institution, consistently ranking as a top regional university by U.S. News & World Report, and now competing in Division I athletics.