Florida Institute of technology

• Established: 1968
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
• Language of instruction: English
• Type: private.

The University of Technology of Florida was founded in 1968 as a training ground for cosmology specialists employed at the Space Center. Kennedy. Over time, humanitarian, technical and psychological trends have been added.

The school's motto is “High technology in combination with human touch.” As a result of this, students receive qualified support from teachers, the opportunity to carry out practical activities, quality resources and a dynamic life on campus.

The institution is the only independent technology university in the southern United States. For innovative developments, the university attracts scientists from 50 American states and 100 countries.

Florida University of Technology is the best national university according to US News & World Report. According to the Times Higher Educatio n, the university entered the top 20 best universities in the world, and Payscale.com recognized Florida Tech as the best institution of higher investment return.

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Florida TECH is home to several science colleges that include more subject-specific departments. Training takes place in the following specialties:

• Aeronautics
• Business
• Engineering, Science,
• Psychology, liberal arts.

The university has research centers that conduct research in many areas: from computational thermodynamics, biomechanics to behavior and animal cognition. Florida TECH faculty conduct research to improve the quality of life of the international community, focusing on finding solutions to global problems: for example, for more than 30 years, they have been studying the Indiana River Lagoon to improve and maintain the health of a unique estuary.

The university has a Florida TECH ROTC department, where students who want to become officers of the US Army, the US National Guard undergo military training and specialized education.

Florida TECH owns nine residences, in which freshmen and students of subsequent years, masters, live separately.

First-year students have access to:

• Res Quad, Campbell, Shaw, Wood and Grissom halls are traditional style residences offering a shared layout with double rooms, shared bathrooms,
• Columbia Village is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on the edge of the Botanical Gardens. Each building is home to 48 students, with four students per apartment. All residents have access to a training area, vending machines, mailboxes, and support offices. The two-story parking garage is conveniently located within walking distance of Columbia Village,
• Mary Star of the Sea, Newman Hall is a residence for believers, which provides apartment housing for 146 students: two- and four-room apartments with separate bedrooms, shared bathrooms,
• Roberts Hall is a seven-storey building in a traditional style, which has prepared double rooms with full furnishings, including small refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms are on each floor (shared),
• Brownlie Hall is a small residential building offering double rooms, each with its own bathroom.

Undergraduates mostly live in apartments and shared apartments in the following buildings:

• Evans Hall is located in the eastern part of the neighborhood known as the Res Quad and is accessible to high school students. It offers double rooms in a traditional style with a choice of a private bathroom,
• The three five-story buildings of L3Harris Village accommodate 382 students from the second to senior years in apartment-type apartments. One-, two- and four-room suites are available with kitchens, separate bedrooms, bathrooms,
• Mary Star of the Sea, Newman Hall is a residential building for believing students, providing accommodation in two- and four-bed apartments with a full range of amenities,
• Panther Bay Apartments is a complex located three miles from the learning grounds and offers five-bedroom apartments with separate bedrooms, bathrooms,
• Southgate Apartments is a residential complex located across the street from the main part of the campus. It offers a variety of accommodation options for high school students, including studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. The community is equipped with many sports and recreational areas, including a basketball court, a volleyball court and a new patio.

Students can choose from several meal plans that best suit their lifestyle. The meal plan includes a certain number of meals per semester, additional dollars for purchases at stores and cafeterias on campus. The menu of food outlets is varied, including vegan, vegetarian dishes. The Panther Dining Room offers a menu that includes allergen-free recipes.

Florida TECH has an eco-friendly, high-quality nutrition program that reduces waste by 200,000 containers per year. The university follows a recycling program that includes the reuse of cardboard, oil. Chefs partner with suppliers at the national and local level, supporting farmers and small businesses.

The student community takes an active part in the life of the university, which supports many ideas, interests and hobbies of students. Florida TECH is a member of the NCAA Division II, which features 15 men's and women's teams. The main competitive sports at the university are:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Rowing
• Swimming
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Softball.

National teams also participate in e-sports competitions, the preparation for which takes place in computer rooms on campus, equipped with powerful PCs and audio systems.

Students in love with art can join one of the creative groups: from musical groups, solo singers to acting in the theater, the society of decorators and editors. With the help of talented students, events such as gala balls, theme parties, master classes and seminars, a welcome week for first-year students and others are held on the training grounds. One notable event throughout the year is the Northrop Grumman  Engineering and Science Student Project Show, an annual event where engineering and science alumni teams present their graduation projects.

There are hundreds of interest communities on campus, embodying a diversity of talents, hobbies, and ideas:

• Association of African Students,
• Center of All Religions,
• Anime
• Art Club,
• Bowling club,
• Chinese culture,
• Community of civic engagement and volunteering,
• Travellers' Association,
• Student Newspaper,
• Robotics, drones,
• Fishery
• Motor sport
• Game development,
• Radio Club,
• Design.

• Small group training for up to 20 people
• 1 teacher per 15 students
• The educational institution is recognized as the most international in the state: 33% of the total number of students are foreigners
• Opportunity to improve the language level in college at the university
• Advisory support and career development center
• Students who need financial support get work right on campus
• Students are a full part of the scientific community
• The University of Technology practices full immersion learning in the scientific environment.

On the basis of the University of Technology of Florida, there are 125 laboratories that conduct research in the field of:

• Hydrodynamics
• Aquaculture
• Soundings
• Ecology
• Instrumentation
• Laser optics
• Infectious diseases
• Robotics
• Magnetic levitation, etc.

Students are engaged in practical activities in the Design Center, Water Center, Institute of Excellence. Known for its scientific developments and the Center for the treatment of autism. Scott.

All university structures are equipped with the latest equipment, which allows to achieve high results.

Florida TECH works almost all year round - training takes place in three semesters:

• Autumn: August-December,
• Spring: January-May,
• Summer: June-August.

The academic year of most programs includes only two semesters, but there are degrees that require you to study during the summer months. Classes are held on weekdays, and on weekends, holidays and vacations, students rest.

Approximate list of additional costs:

• Registration, administrative fees,
• Accommodation, meals and related housing costs,
• Additional academic opportunities,
• Some extracurricular activities, student community gatherings,
• Technology fees,
• Exams
• Health insurance,
• Personal expenses.

Applicants need to fill out an online registration form, submit documents, and pay fees. Candidates will be invited for an interview, entrance exams and will be provided with all the necessary information about arriving at the campus and starting their studies.

According to annual statistics, about 90% of graduates continue their academic path or are employed almost immediately after completing their studies. To date, the number of Florida TECH graduates exceeds more than 70,000 specialists from more than 120 countries: among them are famous shuttle astronauts, the first female general with four stars, Olympic champions.

To enter the undergraduate program, students must provide:

• General education certificate
• IELTS or TOEFL certificate (points depend on the chosen program)
• An extract from the bank from the account on which there will be the amount necessary to pay for training.

For admission to the magistracy:

• IELTS or TOEFL certificate (points depend on the chosen program)
• Bank statement from the account on which there will be the amount necessary to pay for tuition
• Graduate Diploma with Good Grades
• GRE or GMAT test
• For admission to some specialties, you may need experience in relevant work.

The university cooperates with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, which annually selects two high-achieving students and awards them a large scholarship. Other financial programs also encourage academically successful students by helping to cover up to 50% of the cost of education, in rare cases in full.

Students will be able to request financial support if they are in a difficult life situation and cannot pay for their tuition on their own.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision