Florida International University 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 on the areas of environment, health, innovation and justice.
FIU has two campuses and multiple locations. Today, the university serves a diverse student body of more than 58,000 and 260,000 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 50 public universities in the U.S. and among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
At FIU, we are as real as it gets — and what real does makes a real difference.
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Campus Visits Contact
Director, University Admissions
Modesto Maidique Campus, PC 140
Miami, FL 33199
Experience College Life
The Wolfsonian Museum
Steven and Dorothea Green Library
Graham University Center
Biscayne Bay Campus Library
The Recreational Center; The Wall of Wind; Nature Preserve; The Solar House
Historical Museum of South Florida
Villa Viscaya Museum
Frost and Science Museum
Zoo Miami
Campus Tours
Dates: Academic Year
Times: Mon - Fri; 10a.m. and 2p.m.
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Faculty and Coach Visits
Class Visits
Overnight Dorm Stays
Transportation
Admissions
Admissions
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Admissions Requirements:
First year in college:
- Test Scores: SAT and/or ACT scores are required for first time in college applicants. They are one factor used in the admissions decision.
- GPA: FIU recalculates GPA based on your courses taken. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, AICE and Honors courses are all taken into consideration in your FIU weighted GPA. FIU weighted GPA is used for scholarships as well.
- High School Courses: To apply as a first-year student, you will need, at minimum, the high school courses below for acceptance.
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of mathematics (at or above algebra I or higher)
- 3 credits of natural science (two must have included substantial lab requirements)
- 3 credits of social science (includes anthropology, history, civics, political science, economics, sociology, psychology and/or geography)
- 2 credits second language
- 2 credits in additional academic electives
- First-year program requirements: Some degree programs, such as architecture and nursing, have higher minimum admissions requirements than others and may require additional information or exams along with your application. Search degrees to find specific admissions requirements of your desired degree.
Florida public or community college transfers students transferring with an associate in arts (AA) automatically qualify for admission to the university (with the exception of Limited Access Programs) through the Florida 2+2 Partnership. These students enter FIU as juniors having satisfied the university's general education requirements.
Graduate Requirements:
FIU admits more than 6,000 graduate students every year. Admissions requirements vary by program. As a result, additional criteria may be used during the review process: entrance exams, resumes or portfolios, essays, letters of recommendation, etc. Search for your program to verify what you will need.
Admissions Process:
- Take the SAT or ACT
- Apply for financial aid
- Start your application
- Submit transcript(s)
- Submit exam scores
- Submit residency documentation
- Check application status
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Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — May 1
Other Admission Factors
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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Majors and Degrees Offered
Physics or philosophy? Engineering or English? Biology or business administration? With more than 200 bachelor's, master's and doctoral options – many available online – and South Florida's only public colleges of law and medicine, FIU offers a program to fit every passion.
FIU's academic community is composed of 11 schools and colleges – including our prestigious Honors College – that are home to award-winning faculty members, cutting-edge research and more than 190 degree options.
Click here to explore FIU schools and colleges.
Faculty and Class Information
Graduation Rates
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Real Estate.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Portuguese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Digital Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
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Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Academic Rating
Careers
Graduation Rates
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Coop
Experiential
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ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Florida International University's Fall and Spring tuition and fees are $6,566 for in-state and $18,964 for out-of-state students. Compared with the national average cost of public in-state tuition of $9,687, Florida International University is more affordable. For students coming from out of state, the tuition is cheaper than the national average cost of public out-of-state tuition of $21,184. FIU's on-campus room and board fees are $10,956 for Fall and Spring. Room and board fees are the same for out-of-state students.
Note: The national average cost of public in-state and out-of-state tuition was reported by U.S. News & World Report.
Financial Aid
FIU is dedicated to keeping higher education accessible to all. That's why our financial aid office awards more than $180 million in financial aid each year. If you want a degree that lets you graduate with little to no debt and start your career sooner, FIU can help you make that happen.
FIU is consistently ranked in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's "100 Best Values in Public Colleges." Our students pay less tuition up-front and carry less debt after graduation than the national average.
Most students don't pay the full cost of their tuition alone. About 89% of full-time undergraduate students at FIU receive some type of aid.
Financial aid can be broken into two groups: need-based and merit-based. Need-based is determined by your financial situation as calculated by your FAFSA application. Merit-based is determined by your test scores, GPA and other factors such as essays or achievements. Explore your options:
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Available Aid
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
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Student Body
Student Body
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For four decades, FIU has been one of South Florida's anchor institutions, addressing some of the greatest challenges of our time. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and global community. With a student body of more than 58,000, we are among the top 10 largest universities in the nation and have graduated more than 260,000 alumni.
At FIU, there are so many ways to be more than just a student. Panthers can join one or more of our 300-plus clubs, tailgate at an on-campus football game, visit one of our three museums, take in a concert or join a fraternity or sorority and go Greek. We encourage our students to get out there and become a member of the FIU family.
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Demographics
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Campus Life
Campus Life
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Location
Half sprawling city, half subtropical paradise, all progress. We're proud to call Miami our home. Miami is a dynamic hotspot for innovation and creation. This multilingual, multinational city puts the "international" in Florida International University.
But it doesn't stop there. Where others see challenges, we see opportunity. Our research and service efforts take aim at the unique issues Miami and the world face with climate change, the globalization of economies and major population shifts, to name a few.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
From the world's only undersea research lab to the only university-based hurricane simulator, you will get real-world experience at our unique centers, research labs and facilities.
Aquarius Reef Base
Aquarius Reef Base is the world's only undersea research laboratory. The FIU facility provides an ideal combination of research, education and outreach that is both vital and timely. Since Aquarius' deployment in 1993, Aquanauts and their support teams have used Aquarius to address critical challenges facing scientists and policymakers.
Wall of Wind
Home to one of only eight NSF-supported experimental facilities in the country, FIU's Wall of Wind is the only university-based simulator capable of producing Category 5 winds (157mph. and above). FIU's Wall of Wind is viewed as being potentially as effective for wind engineering as crash testing, which led to the development of airbags and other safety features.
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
FIU's main campus spans 342 acres. It's home to most of the university's school and colleges, as well as Ocean Bank and Convocation Center and Riccardo Silva Stadium. It features a variety of restaurants and residence options and a spacious, fully equipped recreation center in a lush, suburban setting.
Biscayne Bay Campus
This waterfront, 200-acre campus sits right on Biscayne Bay, offering unique adventure recreation and one-of-a-kind access to Florida's aquatic ecosystem. It's home to our journalism, communication, hospitality, and renowned creative writing programs.
Engineering Center
A two-mile shuttle ride from the Modesto A. Maidique Campus is our Engineering Center, FIU's 40-acre facility dedicated to innovation in the field of engineering. Home of the nationally recognized Wall of Wind, EC is a world-class research facility.
FIU in DC
FIU is based in Washington, D.C., to amplify the FIU voice in the national dialogue, as well as provide a one-of-a-kind learning experience to all who visit. FIU in DC hosts hundreds of FIU students each semester for academic, professional and experiential opportunities.
Click here to check out all our locations.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Today, FIU has two Miami-Dade County campuses in addition to academic locations in South Beach, Brickell, Coconut Grove, the Florida Keys and Broward County as well as sites in Qingdao and Tianjin, China. FIU's state-of-the-art research facilities include the Wall of Wind Research and Testing Facility, the largest and most powerful university research facility of its kind, and Aquarius Reef Base, the only undersea research laboratory in the world. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU.
Campus Life
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Frat Sorority
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Special Needs Admissions
Documentation Required for LD
Florida International University does not require special admissions documentation for students with disabilities.Documentation Required for ADHD
Florida International University does not require special admissions documentation for students with disabilities.Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/