Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a private, non-profit university headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1977, it serves undergraduate and graduate students across multiple campuses in Florida, online, and at select international locations. The institution offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees, with programs concentrated in areas such as healthcare, business, information technology, criminal justice, education, and hospitality. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Keiser University emphasizes career-focused education and flexible formats, including day, evening, and online classes. It attracts traditional students as well as working adults seeking professional advancement.

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale was founded in 1977 by Arthur Keiser and his mother, Evelyn Keiser, as a small career school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Originally known as The Keiser School, the institution focused on preparing students for employment in Florida’s growing business and healthcare sectors. In 1982 it became the Keiser Institute of Technology as new programs were added, and in 1986 it began awarding associate degrees under the name Keiser College. The institution expanded into bachelor’s degree offerings in 2001 and adopted the name Keiser University in 2006 to reflect its broader academic scope. In 2011, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale transitioned from a for-profit to a non-profit structure under Everglades College, Inc. Over time, it developed multiple campuses, online programs, and graduate degrees, evolving into a statewide and international university system.