We opened our doors in 1972 with a mission of bringing affordable, high-quality education to the South Florida. Still one of the state’s youngest universities, we’ve made good on that promise. We’ve developed nationally ranked academic programs, earned the Carnegie Foundation’s highest designation for research activity and built the region’s only public schools of law and medicine. Along the way, more than 100,000 students have earned their degrees here and our Panther alumni family now spans the globe. Ready to join our FIU family? Experience FIU to learn more.
About Our University
Explore our degrees and find your perfect fit. We offer more than 200 options, including many nationally ranked programs.
Immerse yourself in college life. Our on-campus housing offers a variety of safe, convenient and luxurious living options.
Everything you need is right on campus. From hamburgers to haircuts, we’ve got your day-to-day life covered.
There’s more to college than textbooks and tests. Get involved, make new friends, explore your interests and make a difference.
A Carnegie R1-designated institution, FIU is home to cutting-edge research that takes on the world’s toughest challenges.
Broaden your horizons. Our Study Abroad programs span the globe and reflect the diversity and international spirit of FIU.
Life in Miami
Vibrant. Energetic. Active. That’s FIU. That’s the global city of Miami—the backdrop for your FIU education. From world-renowned nightlife to white sand beaches to cultural establishments like Art Basel and the South Beach Wine and Food Festival — Miami is a city teeming with life and beauty.
But Miami’s tropical breezes attract more than just tourists. It’s also home to some of the largest national and international companies, hospitals, medical centers, research institutes, and biotechnology companies. That means lots of opportunity for jobs and internships.
There's something for everyone in the Magic City. See what else Miami and FIU have to offer.
Our Panthers
InternshipsMy internship at the Department of Defense
Name: Roberto Andiarena Vazquez Hometown: Miami, Florida, but I am originally from Holguin, Cuba. Where did you intern? What did you do […]
In the WorldMy internship at Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
Name: Raquel Kassab-Flame Hometown: Merida, Venezuela What is your major? I am a psychology major, minoring in criminal justice. Where are you […]
InternshipsMy internship as a mechanical engineer
Name: Kevin Viera Hometown: Tampa, Florida What is your major? Mechanical engineering. Where are you interning? What do you do there? I’m […]
Science and HealthEngineering grad creates Internet of Things startup company
Giovanni Giannola, an FIU alumnus, recalls how at the young age of seven, he began upgrading computers for his father’s […]