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.
A Degree for Every Interest
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.
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)
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
Study abroad in Japan expanded my understanding of hospitality
A Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management graduate student shares how her travels complemented classroom lessons and even redefined her thinking about the industry she plans to enter.
- Campus & Community
Model UN team once again in the Top 10
FIU’s student delegation has been among the best in the country for well over a decade.
- Science & Technology
AI is a “game changer” in construction, students learn in innovative class
Panthers apply AI to their work and see the possibility of revolutionizing results.
- Campus & Community
Panther preeminence: It’s a thing
Learn more about FIU’s new status as a Preeminent State Research University when you take our short quiz.
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.