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
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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)
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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
Excellence elevated: FIU earns Florida’s highest public university designation
With a roar heard from Miami to Tallahassee, FIU cheers its distinction as a Preeminent State Research University.
- Campus & Community
FIU designated “preeminent,” joins elite group of universities
The Florida Board of Governors has designated FIU a Preeminent State Research University.
- Science & Technology
FIU scientists to be featured during National Geographic's SharkFest 2024
The shark experts will appear in multiple programs as they go in search of the ocean’s top predators, investigate when and why sharks attack and more.
- Business & Entrepreneurship
Student-led, AI-based innovation wins $25K in Ford Foundation competition
The engineering undergrads are looking to revolutionize the way small farms connect with businesses and communities to deliver locally sourced produce.
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.