An international freshman is a student who has completed or will soon complete high school and who has yet to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university.
U.S. Passport holders and permanent residents studying abroad are not considered international freshmen students.
Admissions decisions are based on your grade point average (GPA) combined with your SAT, ACT or CLT scores.
FIU wants to grant you as many chances as possible to join our Panther family. That is why we offer several pathways to admission.
Submit your online application
Interested applicants can apply to FIU through Common App. If you have applied through Common App, you should not submit a separate application through FIU's application portal.
Applicants will be required to pay a $30 USD application fee or use an SAT/ACT fee waiver. If you are using an SAT/ACT fee waiver please indicate that on the Common App when submitting your application.
Take the SAT, ACT or CLT
All freshman applicants are required to submit an SAT, ACT or CLT score for admissions consideration. This includes in-state, out of state and international students.
SAT Scores:
You can submit SAT Scores through the CollegeBoard.org or call (866) 756-7346 (school code 5206).
ACT Scores:
You can submit ACT Scores through ACT.org or call (319) 337-1313 (school code 0776).
CLT Scores:
You can submit CLT Scores through cltexam.com or call (844) 925-8392.
Provide your high school transcripts
The Office of Admissions will only accept electronic high school transcripts if sent directly from the school or counselor. If your transcripts are not in English, you must also submit an official translation of your transcript along with the original documents.
Accepted transcripts: Faster, Naviance, SMART/Joint Service Transcript, Parchment, Credentials eScript-Safe, direct email from a verified school administrator.
Transcripts should be sent to admiss@fiu.edu or mailed to:
University Admissions
Florida International University
P.O. Box 659003
Miami, FL 33265-9004
Demonstrate English-language proficiency
Applicants from non-English speaking countries, including internationally educated domestic students, must demonstrate proficiency in English.
For direct admission to FIU, international first time in college students are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Students are required to meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for the college readiness largely determined by their SAT or ACT sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections. If students meet these sub-section scores and have the appropriate GPA, they are academically qualified for admission to FIU.
Pathways to FIU Admission
Admission to FIU is selective. Every year we receive thousands of applications from students with varying academic profiles. We consider each student for admission to a best-fit term based on their entire academic profile. For this reason FIU created several pathways to admission. Check out all our pathways here!
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How long will it take?
Please allocate some time to complete your application. You can also save your progress and finish it at a later time.
How much will it cost?
There is a non-refundable application fee of $30 U.S. dollars.
What information do I need?
To begin your application, you must use the CommonApp.
Global First Year at FIU
International students who seek additional academic, cultural, professional, and linguistic support within the university environment can pursue their studies at the Global First Year (G1Y) program at FIU. This pathway program features an academic advising and college life-coaching component, as well as priority access to academic courses. Our faculty specialize in supporting the success of first-year university students. We offer English language instruction designed around your academic needs to increase competence and confidence. Many of G1Y credit-bearing courses meet prerequisites for your intended major and fulfill degree requirements. G1Y supports your academic program and improves your academic, social, and professional language skills while helping you navigate the FIU campus and greater Miami community. These services include:
- Dedicated Academic and Student Services Advisors
- Specialized tutoring and academic support
- The Career Accelerator to help prepare you for the Global Workplace
- Priority access to on-campus housing
- Cultural, social, and co-curricular activities and events