The Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) is a private research university located in Melbourne, Florida. Established in 1958, it operates independently and does not receive direct funding from state or federal governments as public institutions do. FIT offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs primarily in STEM fields, engineering, and aeronautics.
As a private university, FIT relies on tuition, donations, and research grants for funding. This allows it greater autonomy in curriculum design and admissions policies compared to public universities. It is classified as a Doctoral University with High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
