Exploring the unknown. Expanding your world. Conquering difficult theories. Discovering you.
That's the goal, and FIU will help you achieve it.
We will challenge you to accomplish what you didn't think possible. You will innovate. You will break free of the pack. And with that degree in hand, you will... STAND OUT!
Let us show you how.
FIU was built from the ground up in an abandoned airfield in the summer of 1969. With more than 56,000 students across the world, multiple centers, research facilities, fine arts facilities, FIU has expanded tremendously in the last 50 years.
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Research 1 Carnegie Classification Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity
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FIU is No. 1 in the Florida State University System's performance-based funding metrics
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The Wall Street Journal placed FIU No. 4 among public universities in its America's Best Colleges rankings
FIU College of Law
Highest bar passage rates in Florida.
From suburban Miami-Dade, home to our main campus, to our underwater lab in the Atlantic Ocean, where researchers see the world from a new perspective, we leverage the diverse environment and vibrant culture that surrounds us at the Gateway to the Americas.
Find out if FIU is the right fit for you. This guided walking tour of our campuses features views of classrooms, the libraries, dining facilities and more.
FIU has been featured on The College Tour, the new online series that's helping students and their families virtually visit colleges all over the country.
Tune in to see what academic life in the Magic City is like!
Where do you see yourself in the next four years? FIU can help get you there. With over 200+ programs, you're bound to find something to fulfill your educational goals.
We’re rewriting the narrative about what it means to be a top public research university addressing challenges from health disparities to environmental resilience and beyond.
Our interdisciplinary research aims at developing realistic, scalable solutions to the environmental crises of today and tomorrow.
FIU's commitment to the local community includes an emphasis on public health and public and international affairs.
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Sounds too good to be true? Come see it all for yourself, our lush campuses, diverse student body and state of the art facilities are only part the tip of the iceberg.
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Research
As the only public university in South Florida, we pride ourselves in raising the bar.
Explore the Possibilities
Enrich your college experience studying abroad, joining a club, or volunteering at one of the biggest hospitality events in the country, there's no shortage of opportunities to choose from!
Life on Campus
Avoid FOMO at all costs, immerse yourself in our vibrant and lively campuses, there's always something going on.
Alumni
After graduation, you'll be among other 270,000 alumni, sprawling all over the country.
We are Miami
We're proud to call Miami home.
