Florida State University (FSU)

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the t a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. FSU's welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital. FSU has actively been expanding its global footprint around the world during the last 50 years and has developed a strong international presence. FSU has over 100 international agreements in 35+ countries, fostering faculty collaborations and student exchanges across the globe. FSU scholars lead and join global research projects in various fields, working with different partners and stakeholders. Students have the opportunity to study, research, intern, and serve in 75+ countries. FSU features study centers in London, Florence, and Valencia, a branch campus in Panama, and many exchange and faculty-led programs. FSU is the No. 1 public university for long-term study abroad enrollments in the nation. Florida State University (FSU or Florida State) is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and a preeminent university in the state. Chartered in 1851, it is located on Florida's oldest continuous site of higher education. Florida State University maintains 17 colleges, as well as 58 centers, facilities, labs, institutes, and professional training programs. In 2023, the university enrolled 43,701 students from all 50 states and 135 countries. Florida State is home to Florida's only national laboratory, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and was instrumental in the commercial development of the anti-cancer drug Taxol. Florida State University also operates the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the State Art Museum of Florida and one of the nation's largest museum/university complexes. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Commission on Colleges. The university is classified "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university had research and development (R&D) expenditures of $414 million. Per 2022 National Science Foundation data, the university ranked 82nd out of 890 evaluated institutions. The university has an annual budget of $3 billion and an annual estimated economic impact of $15.5 billion. Florida State has a collaborative relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and is allowed to use the name Seminoles and certain imagery. FSU's intercollegiate sports teams, known by their "Florida State Seminoles" nickname, compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Florida State's varsity teams have won 19 all-time national athletic championships in nine sports. ...view more