Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university located in Miami, Florida. It was founded in 1965 by the Florida Legislature and opened its doors to students in 1972. FIU is Miamis public research university and is designated as a top-tier research institution. It offers more than 190 degree programs, including bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online. FIU has grown to become the third-largest university in Florida and the eighth-largest public university in the United States by enrollment.

Some key facts about FIU include:

• FIU is the No. 29 university in the nation and the fourth-ranked public university, according to the Americas Best Colleges 2024 rankings published on WSJ.com.
• FIU emphasizes research as a major component in the universitys mission.
• FIU has 11 colleges and more than 40 centers, facilities, labs, and institutes that offer more than 200 programs of study.
• FIU has an annual budget of over $1.7 billion and an annual economic impact of over $5 billion.
• FIU is among the top 20 universities in the nation in Washington Monthly’s annual College Guide and Rankings, which recognize universities for both research excellence and their efforts to ensure the success of students of all backgrounds.

FIU is committed to excellence in student success, research, and teaching, regardless of the challenges. With a student body of more than 56,000, FIU is among the top 10 largest universities in the nation and has collectively graduated more than 275,000 alumni, 165,000 of whom live and work in South Florida.