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Florida International University
Rapidly climbing the rankings
Top 50 Public Research University & No. 1 in Florida
Florida International University is a Top 50 public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. High research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 58,000 and 270,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Recently, FIU ranked 1st in Florida among public universities according to the Board of Governors performance-based funding scores.
Degrees for Every Interest
Explore the fringes of space, work to improve the health of our community's most underserved populations or defend the accused in a court of law. FIU offers more than 190 degree programs - many available online - so that you'll be ready for wherever the future takes you.
Discover the Possibilities with FIU Online
With FIU Online you can earn an FIU degree that will change your future from anywhere in the world. Taught by the same award-winning instructors that teach on-campus, our fully online courses are convenient, flexible, and practical. Explore over 130 degrees, program tracks and certificates – anything is possible with FIU Online.
Top-Ranked Research
From the top of the globe to the ocean's floor, FIU researchers are exploring the toughest challenges of our time: sea level rise, childhood mental health disorders and more. This solutions-center approach is why FIU is designated a Carnegie Very High Research institution, the only public university in South Florida to achieve this distinction.
Invest in the Future
The Next Horizon campaign focuses on student success and research excellence, two pillars that will result in putting FIU at the forefront of discovery and innovation.
A Campus as Diverse as its Students
Get lost in the 342-acre city block that is Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Sit on the sandy shores of Biscayne Bay Campus. Or explore any one of our 4 satellite locations across South Florida. With a student body of 58,000, we make sure there’s something for everyone here.
Campus by the Numbers
- 300+ Academic associations, honor and professional societies, cultural organizations and interest groups
- 3 Art and history museums
- 142Countries represented in our student body
- 18 Intercollegiate athletic teams in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
News
Arts & CultureFIU Theatre returns to the stage with Ray Bradbury's classic 'Fahrenheit 451'
Fahrenheit 451, the classic dystopian play by Ray Bradbury, is now playing at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center through Oct. 3.
- Business & Entrepreneurship
Business professor and student take award at international competition focused on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion
The pair wrote a case study about the inclusive model paying dividends for a highly successful hotel chain in India.
- Campus & Community
Midterms coming up? Here’s how to survive and thrive during exam week
Alina Dominguez, manager of Academic Advising Services in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, shares top tips for exam week, study habits and handling stress.
- Campus & Community
This FIU alumnus is working toward a more prosperous Black South Florida
FIU alumnus Gordon Eric Knowles '82, founding member of the South Florida Black Prosperity Alliance, discusses the State of Black South Florida.
