Study abroad at Boca Raton

Boca Raton is an affluent, palm-lined coastal city in Palm Beach County, South Florida, celebrated for its Mediterranean Revival architecture by Addison Mizner, pristine Atlantic beaches (Red Reef Park), luxury corporate headquarters (birthplace of the IBM Personal Computer), and high safety. Boca Raton is home to Florida Atlantic University (FAU - founded in 1961, dynamic public research university with over 30,000 students and top-ranked Division I athletic program), renowned for its College of Business (AACSB-accredited, top-ranked for International Business and Sport Management), Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, College of Engineering and Computer Science (leading in AI, Ocean Engineering, and Cybersecurity), and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, alongside Lynn University (innovative private university famous for its iPad-powered curriculum and international student body representing over 100 nations). Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious US accreditations (AACSB, ABET, SACSCOC). Students benefit from year-round sunshine, Brightline high-speed train connectivity (Boca Raton Station to Miami in 45 min), and direct F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support.

Tuition fees in Boca Raton for international undergraduate students at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) range between $19,500 and $22,500 per academic year for Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Biology, while Lynn University ranges from $39,000 to $43,000 per year (with generous international merit scholarships up to $15,000/year at Lynn and out-of-state tuition waivers at FAU). On-campus university residence halls (Parliament Hall, Heritage Park, Indian River Towers) cost between $800 and $1,350 per month (inclusive of meal plans and utilities), while off-campus student apartments in Mizner Park, Glades Road, and Spanish River Boulevard range from $950 to $1,800 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $1,100 and $1,850.

International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon academic admission and verification of financial documentation (bank statement certifying first-year tuition and living expenses), FAU's Center for Global Engagement (CGE) or Lynn University issues the official Form I-20. The student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate.