On Sept. 23, participants took part in the Abcodo webinar that tackled the program offerings, tuition, scholarship opportunities, and important dates for two educational institutions – Florida Polytechnic University (FPU) and Concordia University Chicago (CUC).
Rupal Mehta, International Business Development Manager at InUni, one of the leading global education partners that help institutions attract students across the globe, led the discussion about the two universities.
Key Takeaways:
- The Abcodo webinar held on Sept. 23 features Florida Polytechnic University and Concordia University Chicago.
- FPU is the leading institution in Florida that offers STEM-focused programs.
- CUC is a private, not-for-profit university that offers over 170 globally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs.
Florida Polytechnic University
FPU, Florida’s leading institution offering high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, is ranked among universities with impressive histories and outstanding reputations.
The university is no. 1 in the United States for the lowest out-of-state tuition and among the 15 best affordable mechanical engineering degree programs.
FPU is also among the five best universities in the Southern States for tech students, with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) accreditations for four bachelor’s degree programs.
The university provides students with a dynamic, research-based, and hands-on STEM education delivered with small-campus, one-on-one attention.
FPU’s undergraduate degree programs include Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Moreover, the university offers graduate programs in Computer Science and Engineering.
Aside from a public STEM education that is the most affordable in the entire state of Florida, FPU offers generous need- and merit-based scholarships and participates in statewide college funding programs like Florida Bright Futures and Florida Prepaid.
Concordia University Chicago
CUC, a private, not-for-profit university with over 150 years of teaching experience, offers more than 170 internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university has two intakes: Spring and Fall.
Apart from its undergraduate and graduate programs, CUC also offers online programs for students who want to balance their desire to pursue meaningful work with the realities of family and life.
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, the university enables students to integrate faith, values, academic excellence, and professional experiences as they advance their education and their career through its program offerings.
The university’s location in Chicago is home to more than 30 Fortune 500 companies offering internships and job opportunities for CUC students.
Some of CUC’s undergraduate programs include BS/BA Management, BS/BA Marketing, BA Sociology, BS/BA Accounting, and BS/BA Sports Management. Meanwhile, some of its graduate programs are Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA – Finance, MBA – Sports Management, MBA – Digital Marketing, and MS – Computer Science.
All international undergraduate students at CUC receive a graduated scholarship of USD 8,000 during the academic year. Merit-based scholarships are also guaranteed for international graduate students who are in financial need.
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