Florida Polytechnic University

• Year of foundation: 2012;
• Location: Lakeland, FL, USA;
• Age of students: 18+;
• Type of residence: residence;
• Type of education: mixed;
• Language learning: English.

The university is a modern institution of higher education with innovative approaches to learning. Its main goal Polytechnic University sees the teaching program of highly qualified specialists of the 21st century with a set of effective skills that will allow them to withstand the highest competition and realize their potential in the context of globalization.

This is one of 12 young universities in the state of Florida - it is noteworthy that the university specializes in the so-called STEM education:

• Science;
• Technology;
• Engineering;
• Mathematics.

Some facts about the university:

• In 2017, the university received a national award for quality undergraduate and master's programs;
• The most popular areas: logistics, computer engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering;
• 88% of students are satisfied with their studies at the university and are confident that they will be able to find work at the end of the program and speak positively about the teaching staff;
• The ratio of teachers to students - 1 to 18;
• The university is in the TOP 500 best colleges in America (out of 1,408 educational institutions).

Initially, the university was located in the division of the University of South Florida, opened in 1988, and in 2008 the Polytechnic University became an autonomous higher institution.

The school has its own residence: residential buildings are within walking distance from the university, so students live in a protected, secure area with modern equipment and infrastructure. Students have 2 student residences with good infrastructure:

• Cozy rooms;
• Computer classes;
• Common recreation areas;
• Playgrounds with billiards, ping-pong, etc.

At the Polytechnic University student life is in full swing: students spend their free time in clubs and communities of interest, play sports and take part in sports competitions.

The university is located in Florida, in the city of Lakeland with a population of 100 thousand people. This is a cozy and friendly town with numerous lakes and picturesque views - it is not by chance that the city is translated as “the lake region”.

The main building of the university is located in an area of 162,000 square feet. The building of the university is an object of modern infrastructure with a glass roof, spacious classrooms and modern technical equipment.
The main infrastructure of the university includes the following objects:

•  Scientific laboratories;
• Library;
• 26 classes;
• Assembly Hall;
• Faculties and administrative offices;
• 7 innovative cyber security laboratories, a lab with 3 D printers, as well as information and technical centers;
• Creative studios;
• Computer centers;
• Recreation areas;
• Cafeteria. 

Tuition fee includes:

• Chosen educational program;
• Rent a room;
• Educational materials;
• Registration and other fees;
• Transport costs, etc.

• Guardianship services

• Student's supervision