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Florida International University

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Everything you need to know about Florida International University

  • Florida International University is a public research university located in Florida. Since its foundation in 1965, it has become the second-largest university in Florida. The university consists of 11 different colleges across its campuses. These schools together offer over 190 programs, including undergraduate and graduate studies. The B.Sc. and MS in Biomedical Engineering, the MBA, and the MS and Ph.D. in Psychology are Florida International University's top-ranked programmes. The doctoral program at the university is also highly sought-after and renowned for its high research output. 
  • The university has two campuses located in Florida. The main campus, formally known as the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, is a 344-acre facility housing the most important university buildings. Biscayne Bay Campus's regional campus is located in a 200-acre area on Miami Bay. The university provides state-of-the-art facilities like the Engineering Center, Motorola Nanofabrication Research Facility, and Green Library to promote research on the campus. 
  • Famous alums to have completed programs at Florida International University include actor Andy Garcia, basketball player Carlos Arroyo, and Manny Diaz, the former mayor of Miami.
  • The university has over 300 academic associations and a diverse international student community to help them develop their careers and personalities while promoting multicultural collaboration and interaction. Some of the outstanding sports facilities include FIU Stadium and FIU Arena. 
  • The average annual cost of attending university here comes to around $24,000. The tuition fee varies depending on the program's duration and the type of program chosen. 
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Fees ($)

$60.10K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹49.83L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$28.38K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹23.53L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees ($)

$28.38K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹23.53L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees ($)

$28.38K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹23.53L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees ($)

$28.38K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹23.53L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees ($)

$28.38K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹23.53L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees ($)

$23.30K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹19.32L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees ($)

$28.38K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹23.53L / year

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Duration

48 months

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University Ranking

According to US News & World Report's 2021 rankings of the top 200 US universities, Florida International University is ranked #187 nationally. This ranking is determined by the admission requirements and the previously reported, above average acceptance percentage of 59% for 2020 admissions. The ranking of Florida International University rose from #187 in 2018 and 2019 to #218 in 2020 before dropping back to #187 in 2021. According to US News & World Report's rankings of the top 500 US universities, Florida International University is presently ranked #419 in 2021. After 2018, the rankings grew and remained stable through 2019 and 2020 before ultimately settling two points higher in 2021.

Florida International University is ranked between 401 and 500 in THE - University Ranking 2021. The rank range was constant from 2017 to 2019, then increased dramatically in 2020, fluctuating between 501 and 600, before falling back to the previous rank range of 401 to 500 in 2021. THE rates this university below average in the following categories: teaching (30.1), research (27.1), worldwide view (39.6), industry outcome (34.4), and citations (67.1). Florida International University's position in the 2020 and 2021 QS World University Rankings is between 751 and 800. According to the QS - World University Ranking criteria for academic reputation, foreign student-to-faculty student ratio, citations per faculty, and employer reputation, this university received below-average scores.

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings [1]401-500401-500401-500401-500NA
QS - World University Ranking [2]751-800801-1000751-800751-800801-1000
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking [3]401-500401-500501-600401-500501-600
US News & World Report - Global Universities [4]409417417419461
US News & World Report - National University Ranking187187218187162


 

Course Ranking

Students can choose from any of the nine major fields of study offered by Florida International University's 10 schools, including business, technology, law, the arts, humanities, and social sciences. US News & World Report has classified the university as #116 in the UG Business category. Due to a rise in popularity, this ranking, which was #128 in 2020, has fallen to #116 for 2021. As opposed to this, the QS - Global MBA ranking for 2021 runs from 151-200, down from 111-120 for both the 2019 and 2020 years. THE - PG Business and Economics ranking falls between 401 and 500 in both 2021 and 2020.

The Florida International University THE - PG Engineering & Technology course ranking range in 2021 is between 201-250. This rank range has been constant since 2018 till the present. Many engineering specialities have been ranked by US News & World Report's PG Engineering category for the first time. Electrical engineering (#116), civil engineering (#119), and biomedical engineering (#93) are a few of these disciplines.


 

Ranking for Business Courses
Ranked By2019202020212022
Bloomberg - Best Business School USA [5]941876NA
QS - Accounting & Finance [6]201-250201-250151-200NA
QS - Global MBA [7]111-120111-120151-200151-200
QS - Masters in Business Analytics RankingsNANA51-6061-70
QS - Masters in Supply Chain Management RankingsNANANA14
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics [8]301-400401-500401-500401-500
US News & World Report - Graduate Business School [9]NANANA110-143
US News & World Report - UG BusinessNA128116125
Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Architecture & Built Environment RankingsNANANA151-200NA
QS - Engineering and Technology [10]NA451-500401-450380NA
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering RankingsNA401-450401-450401-450NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Engineering and Technology [11]201-250201-250201-250201-250201-250
US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PGNANANA9381
US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PGNANANA119107
US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PGNANANA116107
US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PGNANANA149152
Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By2019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computers [12]301-400301-400301-400401-500
Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings201-300301-400201-300301-400NA
QS - Physics and Astronomy RankingsNA501-550551-600501-550NA
QS - QS - Biological Sciences RankingsNANA501-550551-600NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings401-500301-400301-400301-400301-400
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology RankingsNA176-200176-200251-300251-300
Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings201-300301-400301-400301-400NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities RankingsNA401-500401-500401-500501+
Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings151-200201-300201-300NANA
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings351-400351-400301-350351-400NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings301-400401-500401-500401-500501-600
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Medical SchoolsNANANA93-12393-123
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Nursing Schools56NANA6256
Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking101-15076-10076-10076-100NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Law RankingsNA126-150126-150151-175151-175
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law Schools100NANA9088

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Webometrics - World

468

US News

501

Times Higher Education

751

QS Rankings

501

Times Higher Education

801

QS Rankings

162

QS Rankings

255

Webometrics - World

104

Webometrics - National

The eligibility criteria a student must meet in order to be considered for admission are:

 

  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their previous program's last two years or B is the grade equivalent or 83-86 per cent in percentage terms
  • English language proficiency test

 

 

English language proficiency requirements:

 

Exam

Scores

IELTS

6.5 or higher

TOEFL p-BT

550 or higher

TOEFL i-BT

80 or higher

The priority at Career and Talent Development (CTD) is you! At FIU's career centre for students and alumni. The well-trained staff is committed to assisting you in realising your career goals. The university can assist you with:

 

  • Selecting a significant program
  • Resume critiques and writing
  • Interview practice
  • Transitions and evaluations in the workplace
  • Professional development through networking
  • Career events and other resources to assist you in progressing your career

 

Handshake

 

CTD has teamed up with Handshake, a modern career development platform that will serve as your one-stop-shop for starting and managing your career. Use your FIU e-mail address to log in to Handshake.

 

Once you've completed your profile, you'll have quick access to:

 

  • Make an appointment with your career counsellors.
  • Filling out your profile and uploading as many resumes, cover letters, and transcripts as you like
  • Customizing search agents based on your major and interests
  • Taking part in career fairs, workshops, and networking events
  • Organizing on-campus interviews with prestigious firms
  • Making connections with experts and alumni in your field

On-Campus Accommodation

 

The university focuses on four major areas to assist the students to become leaders in serving the local and global communities. Residential Life supports the purpose because it thinks that living on-campus enhances the academic experience by allowing students to learn both inside and outside of the classroom.

Multiple ideas and ways to involve students living on-campus are being used to help improve not only the residential experience but also the learning that takes place in our residence halls.

 

Personal development

 

Residents will explore their identities, values, and purpose in order to learn more about themselves. Residents will be able to do the following:

 

  • Make their identities clear
  • Determine their emotions, motivations, and desires
  • By communicating their needs and desires, they may advocate for themselves
  • Define and (re)evaluate their goal

 

Community

 

Residents will understand and appreciate living in a multi-cultural environment in which they can grow and communicate across differences while also working to foster mutual respect. Residents will be able to do the following:

 

  • Create and maintain healthy connections
  • Describe the community's expectations as well as the consequences of their behaviour
  • Maintain community standards by holding peers accountable
  • Change your habits to have a beneficial impact on the community

 

Social Justice

 

Residents will become more self-aware as a result of participating in social dialogue in order to build inclusive communities, advocate for equity, and learn about various cultures and belief systems. Residents will be able to do the following:

 

  • Make their prejudices and biases known
  • Understand the vocabulary and concepts associated with social justice
  • Describe how societal institutions contribute to oppression and privilege
  • Strive for equity and inclusion

 

Global responsibility

 

Residents will take part in a learning environment in which they will reflect on issues that affect all communities, learn how to advocate for others, and engage globally. Residents will be able to do the following:

 

  • Identify community challenges
  • Make a positive contribution to your community
  • Advocate on behalf of others
  • Participate on a local, national, and worldwide level

 

Safety and Security

 

For students who are living on their own for the first time, FIU Housing is a safe option. Campus police and Residence Life employees maintain security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The first objective is to provide a supportive and safe learning and living environment for students.

 

For more information, visit: https://housing.fiu.edu/ 

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Neesha

I'm so glad that I applied for a job at Florida International University. The campus is so beautiful and the staff is incredibly welcoming. I'm excited to start my next chapter as a student here.

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Amutha

I had always wanted to study abroad, but I was too scared to do it. After a lot of thinking, I realized that it was time to study in Miami and I got my dream destination. Florida International University has all the features that you'd want from a perfect university: impressive infrastructure and a community with diverse students and staff.

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Azha

I transferred from a university in the Midwest to Florida International University and must say it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. First of all, the campus is really beautiful. The city is also really welcoming with tons of cultural events happening every day. The most impressive thing about FIU is their infrastructure - from the nice buildings, to the parking lots

Scholarships

Deadline

2023-07-01

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Varies

Amount

₹1.15L

Deadline

2023-07-01

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹1.16L

Deadline

2023-06-30

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹18.36L

Deadline

2023-07-01

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹1.16L

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Florida International University
Where is Florida International University located?

Florida International University is located in Miami, USA

How much does it cost to study in Florida International University?

The average first year cost to study in Florida International University is INR 3003652

What is the acceptance rate for Florida International University?

Florida International University has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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