Florida Institute of Technology is a private, research-intensive, doctoral-granting university located in Melbourne, Florida, on the state's Space Coast near Kennedy Space Center. Founded in 1958, the institution is focused on STEM education across science, engineering, and aeronautics, serving over 9,800 students on a 174-acre campus. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The university operates with an endowment of $112.6 million and takes a research-driven, high-tech approach to education. Its programmes emphasise practical application alongside theoretical knowledge, with collaborative relationships extending to industry leaders such as NASA and major aerospace corporations.