Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Polytechnic University, located in Lakeland, Florida between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4, is the state's only public university dedicated exclusively to STEM education. The campus, established in 2012, features modern architecture centered around the distinctive Innovation, Science and Technology Building designed by Santiago Calatrava, which houses laboratories, classrooms, and a library. Florida Poly operates on a curriculum focused on engineering, computer science, and advanced technology, with specialized concentrations in fields such as autonomous systems, cyber security, and data analytics. The university maintains selective admission standards and emphasizes hands-on learning through industry partnerships and applied research opportunities. Students reside in two on-campus residence halls, with the institution operating as a primarily residential campus for its undergraduate population.