Study in Boca Raton, The United States

About Boca Raton

Boca Raton is a coastal city in Palm Beach County, in southeast Florida, between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates its population at 102,238 in 2024, up from 97,436 at the 2020 census base. For students, the city is above all the home of Florida Atlantic University's main campus, in a warm climate all year round.

Studying in Boca Raton

Our directory lists two schools in Boca Raton: a university and a language school.

• Florida Atlantic University (FAU) was established in 1961 and opened in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. It has more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students on six campuses along the southeast Florida coast (Boca Raton, Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Harbor Branch and Jupiter) and offers more than 170 degree programmes. The main campus is in Boca Raton. FAU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and highlights its programmes in business, engineering, computer science, nursing and online education.
• Language Exchange International is a language school in Boca Raton listed in our directory.

EducationUSA notes that the United States is the top destination for international students who want to learn or improve their English, and that some universities offer bridge or pathway programmes that combine English study with academic credit.

Student visa

An F student visa covers study at an accredited college or university and full-time English courses at an English language institute. After admission, the school's international student office sends you a Form I-20 (or a DS-2019 for J exchange programmes) to present at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The academic year usually runs from September to May. University students may work on campus up to 20 hours a week in their first year with permission from the international student office.

Cost of living for students

For a first-year undergraduate in 2024-25, College Navigator gives $17,324 in out-of-state tuition and fees (the rate international students pay), $15,860 for food and housing on campus and $18,968 for food and housing off campus. Housing costs rose sharply in 2024-25, so it is worth checking the current figures with the university.

Local buses are run by Palm Tran, the Palm Beach County operator: a single trip costs $2, a day pass $5 and an unlimited 31-day pass $70.

Getting around and daily life

Palm Tran buses connect Boca Raton with the rest of Palm Beach County. Palm Beach International Airport lies to the north of the city. The climate is warm all year: at Palm Beach International Airport, NOAA's 1991-2020 normals give an average temperature of 66.3 °F (about 19 °C) in January and 83.1 °F (about 28 °C) in July, with average daily highs of 90.0 °F (about 32 °C) in July.

Frequently asked questions

Which university is in Boca Raton?

Florida Atlantic University (FAU), a public university founded in 1961, has its main campus in Boca Raton and more than 30,000 students across six campuses.

How much does it cost to study at FAU?

For 2024-25, College Navigator lists $17,324 in out-of-state tuition and fees for first-year undergraduates, plus $15,860 for food and housing on campus.

How much does public transport cost in Boca Raton?

A Palm Tran bus trip costs $2, a day pass $5 and a 31-day pass $70.

What is the weather like in Boca Raton?

Winters are warm, averaging 66.3 °F (about 19 °C) in January, and summers are hot, averaging 83.1 °F (about 28 °C) in July, according to NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Palm Beach International Airport.