FIU offers more than 190 degree programs to prepare our students for whatever the future holds. Many of our programs have ranked among the best in the country for their academic excellence and exceptional return on investment. With in-person and fully online options, you can earn an FIU degree from anywhere in the world.
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.
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 four satellite locations across South Florida. With a student body of 56,000, we make sure there’s something for everyone here.
Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
BIOCAP, a modular 3D-printed tile system, will be added to the seawall in spring 2025 to boost marine life and soften wave impact.
Bay of Pigs history course has personal meaning for students whose family members participated in the invasion
This week marks 64 years since the 1961 landing of Cuban exiles on the southwestern coast of their homeland in what was, ultimately, a doomed U.S.-backed operation that still haunts many today.
25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising
Wetland restoration worked, until sea level brought a new challenge for the state's water supply.
Engineering students and faculty win elite recognition from honor society
FIU’s chapter of an honors society for civil engineering students and professionals has landed among the top three in the nation.
FIU endorses the Florida Board of Governors' Statement of Free Expression to support and encourage full and open discourse and the robust exchange of ideas and perspectives on our campuses. In addition to supporting this legal right, we view this as an integral part of our ability to deliver a high-quality academic experience for our students, engage in meaningful and productive research, and provide valuable public service. This includes fostering civil and open dialogue in support of critical thinking in and out of the classroom, including events hosted by the university.
