About FIU
Florida International University is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami. Chartered by the Florida Legislature in 1965, the University opened its doors in 1972. FIU now offers more than 220 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, including a variety of fully-online programs, through its many schools. FIU is also among the 10 largest public universities in the United States.
FIU is recognized as having the largest contingent of Hispanic students of any doctoral granting institution. Furthermore, Miami has positioned itself as the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean countries, and is among the nation’s most dynamic and exciting communities with respect to cultural pluralism, beautiful climate, recreational activities, a diverse cultural life, and tourism.