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    Tallahassee, USA
    • Type
      Public
    • International students
      300
    • Nationalities
      50
    • Total programs
      179

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    Study abroad at Florida A&M University

    Florida A&M University (FAMU) is a public US university with its main campus in Tallahassee, Florida. The campus is set across 422 acres featuring large oak trees, green spaces and 156 university buildings.

    Florida A&M University offers 56 bachelor’s degrees, 29 master’s degrees, and 12 doctoral degrees. Its most popular programs at undergraduate level are engineering, computer information sciences, business administration, computer information sciences and architecture. At graduate level its most popular programs include engineering, public health, social work, computer science.

    In addition to the main Tallahassee campus, FAMU has other smaller campuses across the state, including the College of Law in Orlando and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) in Crestview, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami.

    The University’s sports team is the FAMU Rattlers who play at NCAA D-1 level. The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) will add Florida A&M University as a full member effective with the 2021-22 academic year.

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    Program level

    Why study at Florida A&M University?

    • Sports and athletics

      FAMU is an NCAA Division I school

    • Top ten HBCU

      Number nine in the US News and World Report of Best Historically Black Colleges

    • Diverse institution

      FAMU is a national top college for diversity and inclusion

    • Online excellence

      The University is nationally recognized for online excellence

    Life as an international student

    Florida A&M University’s student population is made up of 11,000 people from across the United States and more than 70 other countries. The University values diversity and its student body includes representatives from a range of ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds. As an international student you are part of FAMU's goal to continue reaching students beyond the United States.

    You have a number of opportunities to participate in the FAMU and Tallahassee community with over 100 active student clubs and student organizations. Florida A&M University and its student union Efferson encourage international students to become involved in at least one student club or organization.

    Student reviews for Florida A&M University

    Overall rating
    4.09090909 stars
    Based on 11 reviews
    Overall experience
    4.4545 stars
    Accommodation
    3.6364 stars
    Academic
    4.2727 stars
    University facilities
    4.1818 stars
    University social
    3.9091 stars
    • Jodecia Lamothe
      Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      2 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      Florida A&M University Psychology
      Tell us about Florida A&M University
      The international office is very helpful. FAMU provides transportation around campus and to nearby student housing apartments. FAMU hosts the famous “set Fridays” “fried chicken Wednesdays” and “fish fry Fridays “ as a way to bring everyone together.
    • Ilayda Nurkan
      Turkey
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      Florida A&M University Psychology
      Tell us about Florida A&M University
      I love my university because they gave me an opportunity to study here as a student athlete. All of my professors help me all the time whenever I struggle for my classes and in any aspect of my life.
    • Aruoture Egoh
      Nigeria
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      3 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      Florida A&M University Mechanical Engineering
      Tell us about Florida A&M University
      Good transport and communication systems. The accommodation is affordable.
    • Georges Jaar
      Haiti
      Overall experience 3 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      2 stars
      Accommodation
      3 stars
      University facilities
      3 stars
      Florida A&M University Physics
      Tell us about Florida A&M University
      The university is okay overall, but there have been some issues with getting paperwork processed in a timely fashion on a few occasions.
    • Mialiniaina Rakotondrazafy
      France
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      3 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      Florida A&M University Political Science
      Tell us about Florida A&M University
      Great campus life, great professors, not a lot of diversity.

    Student life & facilities

    Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
    • Library
      • Computer labs
      • Group Study Rooms
      • Quiet Areas
      • Museum
    • Praying Rooms
      • Workshops
      • Language Center
    • No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
      • No. of Swimming pools 4
      • No. of Baseball Pitches 1
      • No. of Golf Coursenumber 1
      • No. of Diving Pools 1
      • No. of Tennis Courts 1
      • No. of Basketball Courts 1
      • No. of Athletics Track 1
    • Transport
      • Campus Bus Service
      • Bike Rental
      • Campus parking
      • Airport Shuttle Service
      • On-Campus Shuttle
    • Food & Restaurants
      • Bars 2
      • Restaurants 2
      • Cafe’s 2
    • Fitness Centre
      • Machines
      • Fitness Classes
      • Swimming Pool
      • Personal Trainers
    • Sports Facilities
      • No. of Natural Turf American Football Pitches 4
      • Sport facilities 3
      • No. of Natural Turf Soccer Pitches 4
    • Healthcare & Medical
      • Campus Pharmacy
      • Counselling & Mental Health Services
      • Campus Doctor
    • IT Support
      • Campus Wireless Connectivity
    • Tutoring Support
      • Student Tutoring & Support
      • Academic Tutoring & Support

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    Fees and funding

    FAMU has been consistently recognized for its affordable degree programs.

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: US$17,940 per year
    • Graduate tuition: US$25,868 per year

    Funding

    Latin America-Caribbean (LAC) Scholarship

    • For undergraduate and graduate students who are citizens from Latin America and the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) who have been awarded a non-duty scholarship equal $500 per semester or $1,000 per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) may be eligible to be designated as Latin American, Caribbean Scholarship recipients and will be considered Florida state residents for tuition purposes. At least half of the scholarship amount, $500 per year or $250 per semester must be from state or federal money. The other half may be from foundation money, a foreign government or another private source. A Latin American, Caribbean Scholarship recipient will be classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes only. LAC Scholarship recipients must be awarded an additional scholarship in order to retain Florida resident status for the summer terms.

    Florida Linkage Institutes The Office of International Education, a unit under the Florida Department of Education, announces the availability of out-of-state tuition exemption program to eligible international students. International students attending any of Florida's state universities/community colleges may be eligible to apply to be considered as residents for tuition purposes only.

    Location

    Florida A&M University

    1601 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32307, USA

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is located in Tallahassee. Best known as Florida's capital city, Tallahassee shares a deep-rooted history and culture with unparalleled natural adventure and an upbeat vitality.

    Visa requirements for Florida A&M University

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