Florida International University

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Florida International University is a comprehensive university offering 340 majors in 188 degree programs in 23 colleges and schools, with innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across all disciplines including medicine, public health, law, journalism, hospitality, and architecture. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both a research university with high research activity and a community-engaged university. Located in the heart of the dynamic south Florida urban region, our multiple campuses serve over 50,000 students, placing FIU among the ten largest universities in the nation. Our annual research expenditures in excess of $100 million and our deep commitment to engagement have made FIU the go-to solutions center for issues ranging from local to global. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s degrees, including in the STEM fields, to minority students and is first in awarding STEM master’s degrees to Hispanics. Our students, faculty, and staff reflect Miami’s diverse population, earning FIU the designation of Hispanic-Serving Institution. At FIU, we are proud to be ‘Worlds Ahead’! For more information about FIU, visit fiu.edu.

  • Division of Information Technology Hosts First-Ever XSEDE Workshop at FIU

    The Division of Information Technology hosted its first ever Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery (XSEDE) workshop at FIU.

  • A harmonious cure for distraction

    From Rachmaninov to rock ’n’ roll, listening to music while studying may help some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For some, music has similar positive effects to medication.

  • Telebots to help disabled officers

    According to the Veterans Administration, there are more than 181,000 Afghanistan and Iraq War veterans collecting disability benefits today. Many of these veterans are unemployed. In addition to military vets, thousands of police are forced to retire every year because of disability. Telebots could change all that.

  • FIU grad to be Obama’s Inaugural Poet

    On Jan. 21, the entire world will be watching as President Barack Obama is sworn in on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. While the audience will be counted in hundreds of millions, only a handful of people will speak during this historic inauguration, the 57th in U.S. history. One of them will be FIU alumnus and poet Richard Blanco ’91, MFA ‘97.

  • FIU to operate Aquarius Reef Base

    Florida International University has been awarded a grant to continue stewardship of the Aquarius Reef Base, the world’s only operational underwater research center.

  • Be Worlds Ahead

    Here is a quick look at FIU's commitment to the students and communities we serve in - South Florida and beyond.

  • FIU News

    FIU News is the official news site of Florida International University. It is updated daily and maintained by External Relations.

  • FIU Magazine

    FIU Magazine is the flagship publication of Florida International University, published each semester in January, April and August by the Division of External Relations in cooperation with the Office of Alumni Relations. It is distributed free of charge to more than 120,000 FIU alumni, faculty, donors and friends of the university.

  • FIU’s YouTube Channel

    FIU first created its YouTube channel on November 15, 2007 and eclipsed the 1-million view mark in November 2012. The channel has 1,500+ subscribers and growing.

  • FIU in a Changing World: USAID Report

    Today's society is global and so, too, must be the reach of universities. Thanks to the vital work of FIU students and faculty, we have created meaningful partnerships that transcend geographic borders. These collaborations truly matter, improving lives in dramatic ways. This report highlights those efforts and the impact they have and continue to make.