Florida state university (fsu or florida state) is a public research university in tallahassee, florida, united states.It is a senior member of the state university system of florida and a preeminent …Fsu, designated a preeminent university in the state of florida, is one of the most respected research and learning institutions in the country.Florida state university, designated a preeminent research university in the state of florida, offers a student-centered education that inspires the academically motivated, intellectually curious, and …