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Excellence Without Limits

At FIU, students and faculty turn ambition into impact. As a top 50 public research university and top 100 national university, we’re expanding opportunities for student success and powering impactful research that changes the world.

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Leaders Inside and Outside the Classroom

FIU is one of 12 public universities recognized with the  Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose. This award recognizes universities that advance justice, opportunity and liberty in both the private and public sectors.

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Driving Upward Economic Mobility

At FIU, our students are graduating with less debt, more opportunity and higher salaries than their peers—all while being ranked the No. 1 university for best student experience in Florida according to The Wall Street Journal.

No. 1Social MobilityU.S. News & World Report, 2026

Top 20Economic ROI in a College DegreeDegree Choices, 2025

Top 50Best Public Colleges for VeteransU.S. News & World Report, 2026

Earning Our Spot at the Top

FIU has earned national recognition as both a Carnegie R1: Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity and one of only four Preeminent State Research Universities in Florida.

These distinctions reflect the university’s major accomplishments in research and student success outcomes.

By the Numbers

  • No. 8 University, Washington Monthly, 2025
  • No. 46 Public University, U.S. News & World Report, 2026
  • No. 1 in Florida, FIU has earned the highest score in the State University System's performance-based metrics for the third straight year and the fourth time in the last five.
  • Top 3% Research Production among the nation’s 4,300 colleges and universities, Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
  • $1B in Research Expenditures over the last five years
  • $306M in Research Expenditures in 2023-2024
  • 9 Faculty National Academy Members
  • 400+ Doctoral Degrees Awarded Annually
  • Top 20 Most Innovative Public University, U.S. News & World Report, 2026
  • Top 30 U.S. Utility Patents Granted to U.S. Public Universities, National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association

FIU Definied by Excellence

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Strategic Focus The Future of FIU

Our 2030 Strategic Plan highlights the innovative work of our students and faculty, the dedication of staff and the power of more than 330,000 alumni. The plan is built on three key areas: Environment and Environmental Resilience, Health, Technology and Innovation.

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Environmental Resilience

As a University of Distinction in Environmental Resilience, FIU is a leader in environmental research, urban redevelopment and natural disasters. From restoring the Everglades to building safer cities, our experts create solutions that protect lives and the planet.

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Health

FIU is improving health and quality of life by advancing population health, closing health gaps and driving medical innovation. Our partnerships with local healthcare systems provide students with real-world training and empower faculty to research today’s most pressing health challenges.

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Technology

FIU leverages its cutting-edge research and industry partnerships to prepare students for careers in tech and innovation. Across cybersecurity and AI to sustainable infrastructure, FIU drives breakthroughs that turn ideas into real solutions.

Leading the Way Forward

At FIU, excellence has no limits. Our forward-thinking initiatives help students succeed, advance groundbreaking research and tackle real-world challenges.

Join us and be part of what makes FIU unstoppable!