Florida State University is one of the nation's elite research universities that provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.

Having 15 colleges, Florida State University offers more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees are awarded with the University.

The arts programs offer an arts education similar to leading conservatories. Other programs include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.

Florida State University is a comprehensive degree granting university that offers baccalaureate degrees in 88 programs, master's degrees in 102 programs, advanced master's/specialist degrees in 19 programs, doctorates in 67 programs and two professional degrees. It also offers fully accredited programs in both law (J.D.) and medicine (M.D.).

Moreover, there are also degree programs at branch campuses in Panama City, Sarasota and the Republic of Panama. The College of Medicine has regional campuses throughout the state in Daytona Beach, Ft. Pierce, Orlando, Pensacola, Sarasota and Tallahassee. Their students complete their required clinical rotations at one of those locations. The university offers different overseas study opportunities for students during the regular academic year, as well as in special summer programs.

Financial Aid
Florida State University offers financial aid to help students with securing federal, state and institutional financial aid to achieve their degree. The FSU Office of Financial Aid awards and administers more than 280 million dollars each year to eligible students. Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants, work study, and loans. These funds help them to focus on their education and complete their degree so that they can go into the world with purpose.