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Florida International University

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University Overview

Established in 1965, Florida International University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Miami (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Florida. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Florida International University (FIU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Florida International University (FIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 60-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Florida International University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Florida International University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Florida International University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Florida International University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym FIU
Founded 1965
Motto Spes Scientia Facultas
Hope, Knowledge, Opportunity
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Roary the Panther
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University Location

Address 11200 S. W. 8 Street
Miami
33199 Florida
United States
Florida International University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Florida International University Phone Number (305) 348 2000
Florida International University Fax Number (305) 348 2994
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Recognition and Accreditation

Florida International University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Florida International University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1974


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Florida International University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • American Council for Construction Education
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Florida International University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Florida International University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Florida International University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Florida International University's academic range and degree level offering.



Florida International University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Florida International University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Florida International University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Florida International University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Florida International University.



Florida International University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Florida International University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Florida International University Admission Info


Florida International University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Florida International University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Florida International University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Florida International University has more than 3200 international students.

Florida International University's Admission Office Admission Office

Modesto A. Maidique Campus, PC 140
Miami 33199
(305) 348-7000


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Florida International University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Florida International University Size and Profile


Florida International University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Florida International University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Florida International University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Florida International University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Florida International University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Florida International University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Florida International University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Florida International University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Florida International University Facilities


Florida International University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Florida International University's Library
Florida International University's library has 4 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,356,769 physical volumes, 422,476 physical media, 223,132 digital/electronic mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 167 full-time employees, including 50 librarians. Florida International University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Florida International University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Florida International University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,688 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Florida International University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Florida International University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Florida International University Services


Florida International University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Florida International University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Florida International University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Florida International University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Florida International University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Florida International University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Florida International University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Florida International University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Florida International University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • State University System of Florida (SUSF)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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