About this information
Global University of Applied Engineering and Innovation ("GAE University") makes available to current and prospective students the information required by Florida higher education regulations. This page summarizes the 2026-2027 catalog.
License
Global University of Applied Engineering and Innovation is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, Provisional License No. 13772. Additional information about this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission: 325 West Gaines St., Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400; toll-free (888) 224-6684; www.fldoe.org/cie.
GAE University operates under a provisional license from the Florida Commission for Independent Education.
Institutional information
- Legal name: Global University of Applied Engineering and Innovation.
- Address: 450 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 326, Orlando, FL 32801, USA.
- Format: 100% online, with synchronous and asynchronous components on the Moodle platform.
- Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (U.S. Eastern Time).
Programs
Three Master of Science programs of 42 credits each: Extractive Industries Management, Production Systems and Operations Engineering, and Sustainable Resource Management and Energy Transition. Duration: 24 months. Credits are measured in semester credit hours using the Carnegie unit (15 theory hours per credit).
Academic calendar
New intakes will be announced as the academic schedule is confirmed. Each cohort’s calendar is communicated to admitted students before classes begin.
Language of instruction
The programs are offered in English and Spanish. Completing a course or program in a language other than English may reduce employability where English is required.
Costs and fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($250 per credit, 42 credits) | $10,500 |
| Application fee (non-refundable; credited to tuition if the applicant enrolls) | $75 |
| Graduation fee (charged to all students before graduating) | $350 |
| Course re-entry (additional tuition may apply) | $35 |
| Official transcript (the first one is free) | $25 |
Textbooks are purchased by the student and are not included in tuition. Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, wire transfer, check, or PayPal. Fees are subject to change.
The Spring 2027 founding cohort receives a 30% scholarship on tuition. Conditions are on the founding cohort page.
Cancellation and refunds
- A student who wishes to cancel enrollment, before or after classes have begun, must notify the institution in person, by email, or by certified mail. Cancellation is effective on the postmark date or the date the written notice is received.
- Everything paid is refunded if the institution does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within five business days after signing the enrollment agreement and making the initial payment.
- If the cancellation occurs after the fifth business day but before the first class, everything paid is refunded, except the application fee (not to exceed $75).
- The add/drop period is the first week of classes. A student who withdraws during that period receives a refund of all tuition and fees except the application fee. After that week there is no refund.
- To calculate a refund, the student’s last date of actual attendance is used.
- Refunds are issued within 30 days of termination of enrollment or receipt of the cancellation notice.
- If the university cancels a course or program in which a student is registered, the student is offered the opportunity to register for another course or to receive a full refund of tuition and associated fees.
Admission
A bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, or a related STEM field is required, along with photo identification and, depending on the language of the program, proof of English or Spanish proficiency. Details on the admissions page.
Transfer of credits
Credits earned at other institutions are evaluated course by course. Up to 75% of the program credits may apply, with a minimum grade of B, at the discretion of GAE University. Transfer of credits from GAE University to another university depends on the receiving institution, and it is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether they will be accepted. GAE University does not award credit for work experience or by examination.
Frequently asked questions about degrees
Will my degree be recognized in my country?
Colombia. If you need your degree to have official effect in Colombia, you must apply for its validation (convalidación) with Colombia’s Ministry of National Education, which evaluates each application. GAE University cannot guarantee the outcome.
Other countries. Recognition of foreign degrees depends on each country’s education authority. GAE University does not guarantee official recognition of its degrees outside the United States. Check your country’s requirements before enrolling.
Career services
GAE University offers résumé review, interview preparation, and guidance on searching for opportunities. It does not guarantee employment or salary upon graduation.
Complaints
A student should first raise the complaint with the instructor. If it is not resolved, the catalog’s complaint procedure is followed (informal complaint within 30 days of the event and formal written complaint within 60 days). A student who remains unsatisfied at the end of the process may contact: Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400; telephone 850-245-3200 or toll-free 888-224-6684; www.fldoe.org/policy/cie.
Contact
For questions about this information: info@gaeuniversity.us · +1 (689) 334-2944.