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Vision and Mission

Vision

Florida International University will achieve exceptional student-centered learning and upward economic mobility, produce meaningful research and creative activities, and lead transformative innovations locally and globally, resulting in recognition as a Top-50 public university.

Mission

Florida International University is an urban, multi-campus, public research university serving its students and the diverse population of South Florida. We are committed to high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with our local and global communities.

Values

  • Truth — in the pursuit, generation, dissemination, and application of knowledge
  • Freedom — of thought and expression
  • Respect — for diversity and the dignity of the individual
  • Responsibility — as stewards of the environment and citizens of the world
  • Excellence — in intellectual, personal, and operational endeavors