
Atlantis University is a private university in Miami, Florida, with an academic focus on career-oriented fields such as business and technology. Prospective students looking into its history should distinguish the university's current identity from similarly named institutions and verify any claimed founding date, former name, or institutional milestone against its official catalog. The available institutional information does not establish a reliable chronology of those changes.
Its present-day offerings include undergraduate and graduate study. For an applicant, the most consequential historical question is whether the particular program and campus they plan to attend were covered by the university's accreditation when they would enroll; the date a program began is not, by itself, evidence of its accreditation or professional recognition.
Atlantis University offers programs in business and computing-related subjects at undergraduate and graduate levels. Fields appearing in federal program records include business administration, management information systems, computer and information sciences, information technology administration, and computer engineering. A nursing-related field also appears in those records, but applicants should confirm its current availability before treating it as an admissions option.
Program names in federal records do not necessarily match the names, degree levels, or delivery formats in a current catalog. Applicants should use the catalog for the credential awarded, required courses, total credits, and any in-person requirements. Those details matter especially when comparing a technical program with a general business degree or planning a transfer.
Atlantis University is located in Miami, Florida. Its urban setting may be practical for students who already live or work in the area, but commuting time and expense will depend on the location and schedule of each program.
Before planning a commute, students should confirm where their classes actually meet and whether any courses are online, hybrid, or held at another approved instructional location. Miami-area students may be able to use public transportation, but service to a particular class location and evening schedule should be checked rather than assumed.
Atlantis University presents its educational purpose in career-focused terms, emphasizing preparation for professional work. Applicants should read that stated purpose alongside the specific curriculum and student services of the program they are considering; a mission statement describes institutional aims, not measured results.
Business and technology are prominent in the university's program profile. That focus may appeal to students seeking applied coursework, but it does not establish that every degree includes an internship, industry certification, or job placement. Those are separate program features to confirm in the current catalog.
Name of the institution
Atlantis UniversityLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1975Atlantis University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.