The Florida Institute of Technology was founded in 1958 as the Brevard Engineering College and did not get its current name until 1966. The Florida Institute of Technology, usually known as FIT or Florida Tech, is a private, non-profit research and doctorate institution located in Melbourne. The Florida Institute of Technology, sometimes known as Florida Tech, is the state's STEM university. What began as a 37-cent "patronage" for a night school has grown to become one of the most comprehensive, research-intensive private institutions in the United States. Florida Tech is a Tier 1 National University dedicated to advancing science and technology for the benefit of the Earth and its people.

The 130-acre Florida Institute of Technology campus is located near the Florida Tech Research Park and the Orlando Melbourne International Airport. The Florida Institute of Technology offers a variety of student services, including training, health insurance, medical facilities, and campus security. It has six residential halls and two apartment-style rooms for on-campus residents. Florida Institute of Technology is a Green campus, according to the Princeton College Review. The quality of animal habitat on campus contributes to the school's greenness. The Florida Institute of Technology campus is an important sanctuary for both resident and migrant species, including acres of ponds, forests, marshes, and streambanks.

Approximately 35% of students are from Florida, 74% are from the United States, and 25% are from other countries. There are about 120 student groups at Florida Institute of Technology. Institution student groups provide main financial assistance to the university. The Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, Homecoming Committee, and FITV are some of the organisations (CCTV Channel 99). The Florida Institute of Technology also has a student-run newspaper called Crimson. Florida Institute of Technology also has a National Public Radio affiliate studio and station, two art museums, and a performing arts centre.

The Florida Institute of Technology has a large list of Florida Institute of Technology Notable Alumni, some of whom are included here. Sunita Williams is an American astronaut, Tim Wakefield is a baseball pitcher, Ann E. Dunwoody is a military woman, Joan Higginbotham is an electrical engineer, George D. Zamka is an American astronaut, Kathryn P. Hire is an astronaut, Catharina Haynes is a judge, Johnnie E. Wilson is a United States Army four-star general; Galen B. Jackman is a legislator; and Albert Scott Crossfield is an American naval officer.

The Florida Institute of Technology enrolls almost 25,000 students each year. 25% of the students at the Florida Institute of Technology come from outside the United States. This makes the campus a very diverse place. Students are called "Panthers," and being proud to be a Panther is something that is encouraged on campus. It is essentially a word for refueling the body and spirit, living a healthy lifestyle, having fun, and creating a community. There is always something to do on campus with over 100 student groups.