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'''Fortuna Institute''' is a private research university located in [[Isuriana]], [[Caphiria]]. Established in 1796, it has produced more politicians, business executives and world leaders than any other university in Caphiria and quite possibly the world. Ran by the Fortuna Corporation, Fortuna Institute has been one of the most elite places of higher learning due to its longstanding ties with nobility. The school was originally designed to be a place where the children of | '''Fortuna Institute''' is a private research university located in [[Isuriana]], [[Caphiria]]. Established in 1796, it has produced more politicians, business executives, and world leaders than any other university in Caphiria and quite possibly the world. Ran by the Fortuna Corporation, Fortuna Institute has been one of the most elite places of higher learning due to its longstanding ties with nobility. The school was originally designed to be a place where the children of wealthy patrician families would go to become educated into proper politicians to ensure the preservation and growth of that family. Over time, due to political instability and economic windfalls, the school slowly eased on its harsh restrictions and has become a liberal arts haven. | ||
The nominal cost of attendance is extremely high though due to its large endowment it offers gracious financial aid packages for students who would otherwise never step foot on campus ground. It operates dozens of arts, cultural and scientific museums, as well as the free-to-the-public Fortuna Library located in the Liburnian District. With an endowment crossing $50 billion, Fortuna Institute has the largest of any educational institution in Caphiria by far. | The nominal cost of attendance is extremely high though due to its large endowment it offers gracious financial aid packages for students who would otherwise never step foot on campus ground. It operates dozens of arts, cultural and scientific museums, as well as the free-to-the-public Fortuna Library located in the Liburnian District. With an endowment crossing $50 billion, Fortuna Institute has the largest of any educational institution in Caphiria by far. | ||
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[[File:FortunaValley01.png|thumb|left|One of the "central hub" buildings of Fortuna Institute]] | [[File:FortunaValley01.png|thumb|left|One of the "central hub" buildings of Fortuna Institute]] | ||
Fortuna Institute is organized into eight primary campuses with additional faculties that cover the entire district of Inorni in the city [[ | Fortuna Institute is organized into eight primary campuses with additional faculties that cover the entire district of Inorni in the city [[Deonzanta]]. The entire Institute covers 37,065 acres, making it the largest school in the world. Each campus is unique in design and over time has developed its own individual subculture. Across each campus are several "central hubs" which serve as universal meeting places for students. They are multi-purpose and are used for studying, events, parties, socializing, eating, and more. | ||
The six campuses of Fortuna Institute are: | The six campuses of Fortuna Institute are: | ||
*Fortuna Institute of Technology (FIT) | * Fortuna Institute of Technology (FIT) | ||
*Fortuna Department of Research and Higher Education (DRHE) | * Fortuna Department of Research and Higher Education (DRHE) | ||
*Fortuna International Academy of Language and Culture (IALC) | * Fortuna International Academy of Language and Culture (IALC) | ||
*Palaestrio Bellator Athletic Hall (''Fortuna Field'') | * Palaestrio Bellator Athletic Hall (''Fortuna Field'') | ||
*Montini School of Business (''The Chamber'') | * Montini School of Business (''The Chamber'') | ||
*Fortuna Law School (''Fortuna Hall'') | * Fortuna Law School (''Fortuna Hall'') | ||
Despite being three distinct campuses, the Fortuna Institute of Technology, Department of Research and Higher Education, and International Academy of Language and Culture are all physically located across a 209 acre area southwest of | Despite being three distinct campuses, the Fortuna Institute of Technology, Department of Research and Higher Education, and International Academy of Language and Culture are all physically located across a 209-acre area southwest of Deonzanta. This area is collectively called Fortuna Valley, or the Valley, and is known as the main campus of Fortuna Institute. | ||
Four miles to the east of Fortuna Valley lies the Palaestrio Bellator Athletic Hall, also known as Fortuna Field, where the athletic facilities and sports fields are. Fortuna Field covers 46,000 square miles between historical buildings such as Downes-Aldrich House and the Ciduon Va Railway Station and has dozens of facilities, including two 50,000 capacity modular stadiums, and an 18.53 acre plaza. The complex includes multiple gymnasiums, training halls, natatoriums, and includes a children's park, a large supermarket, a fitness center, KTV and a variety of catering spaces. Although Fortuna Field is designed mainly for sports activities, such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, ice hockey, boxing, etc., it can harbor such cultural activities | Four miles to the east of Fortuna Valley lies the Palaestrio Bellator Athletic Hall, also known as Fortuna Field, where the athletic facilities and sports fields are. Fortuna Field covers 46,000 square miles between historical buildings such as Downes-Aldrich House and the Ciduon Va Railway Station and has dozens of facilities, including two 50,000 capacity modular stadiums, and an 18.53-acre plaza. The complex includes multiple gymnasiums, training halls, natatoriums, and includes a children's park, a large supermarket, a fitness center, KTV, and a variety of catering spaces. Although Fortuna Field is designed mainly for sports activities, such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, ice hockey, boxing, etc., it can harbor such cultural activities as concerts and congresses. | ||
North of Fortuna Field is the Montini School of Business, commonly known as "The Chamber" for its iconic main building. The Chamber consists of three building plazas situated on 25 acres. | North of Fortuna Field is the Montini School of Business, commonly known as "The Chamber" for its iconic main building. The Chamber consists of three building plazas situated on 25 acres. | ||
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===Admission=== | ===Admission=== | ||
Undergraduate admission to Fortuna is characterized as "more selective, lower transfer-in". Fortuna accepted 3.3% of applicants for the class of 2030, a record low and the second lowest acceptance rate among all national universities. Fortuna Institute ended its early admissions program in 2027 as the program was believed to disadvantage low-income and underrepresented minority applicants applying to selective universities, yet for the class of 2030 an Early Action program was reintroduced. | Undergraduate admission to Fortuna is characterized as "more selective, lower transfer-in". Fortuna accepted 3.3% of applicants for the class of 2030, a record low and the second-lowest acceptance rate among all national universities. Fortuna Institute ended its early admissions program in 2027 as the program was believed to disadvantage low-income and underrepresented minority applicants applying to selective universities, yet for the class of 2030, an Early Action program was reintroduced. | ||
===Teaching and learning=== | ===Teaching and learning=== | ||
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University policy is to expel students engaging in academic dishonesty to discourage a "culture of cheating." In 2024, dozens of students were expelled for cheating after an investigation of more than 120 students.In 2025, there was a report that as many as 42% of incoming freshmen had cheated on homework prior to entering the university, and these incidents have prompted the university to consider adopting an honor code. | University policy is to expel students engaging in academic dishonesty to discourage a "culture of cheating." In 2024, dozens of students were expelled for cheating after an investigation of more than 120 students.In 2025, there was a report that as many as 42% of incoming freshmen had cheated on homework prior to entering the university, and these incidents have prompted the university to consider adopting an honor code. | ||
For the 2025-26 school year annual tuition was $63,000, with a total cost of attendance of $88,000. Beginning in 2030, families with incomes below $60,000 pay nothing for their children to attend, including room and board. Families with incomes between $60,000 to $80,000 pay only few | For the 2025-26 school year annual tuition was $63,000, with a total cost of attendance of $88,000. Beginning in 2030, families with incomes below $60,000 pay nothing for their children to attend, including room and board. Families with incomes between $60,000 to $80,000 pay only a few thousand dollars a year, and families earning between $120,000 and $180,000 pay no more than 10% of their annual incomes. In 2009, Fortuna offered grants totaling $414 million across all eleven divisions; $340 million came from institutional funds, $35 million from federal support, and $39 million from other outside support. Grants total 88% of Fortuna's aid for undergraduate students, with aid also provided by loans (8%) and work-study (4%). | ||
===Research=== | ===Research=== | ||