The Florida Board of Governors has named FIU a Preeminent State Research University. Learn what makes FIU preeminent
Top of the Class
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.
A Degree for Every Interest
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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
- 142 Countries represented in our student body
- 17 Intercollegiate athletic teams in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
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The Wall Street Journal
America's Best Colleges
FIU is the No. 29 university in the nation and the fourth-ranked public university, according to the America’s Best Colleges 2024 rankings published on WSJ.com.
#4 Public University
News
- Campus & Community
Ph.D. candidate Joanne Pérodin appointed to White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council
Joanne Pérodin, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs, is among 12 members recently appointed.
- Arts & Culture
La dolce vita: exploring Italy by creating art
Students had an unforgettable experience as they studied with Professor of Art and Art History David Chang in Italy, where they learned centuries-old techniques and interacted with foreign peers.
- Campus & Community
Alumna prepares Miami-Dade communities for disasters
She graduated with a BA in disaster management from FIU’s Academy for International Disaster Preparedness.
- Science & Technology
Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research
Michael Heithaus, executive dean of the college of arts, sciences & education and professor of biological sciences at FIU, writes in The Conversation.
Statement of Free Expression
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.