Florida International University

According to the school, Florida International University (FIU) is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami, that is Worlds Ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity so that our graduates are prepared to succeed in a global market.\r\n\r\nFIU is not just a place to get your degree; our campuses are communities of diverse learners ﾿ diverse in ideas, experience, opportunities and programs. Students here desire to create a better life, not just for themselves, but for their communities. Whether in South Florida or elsewhere, our students want a high-quality education to help them become world citizens, capable of making a difference. With an FIU degree, you will be prepared not only to get a good job, but to create great jobs.\r\n\r\nFIU offers a broad array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university has two main campuses, the 344-acre Modesto A. Maidique campus in western Miami-Dade County, and the 200-acre Biscayne Bay Campus in northeast Miami-Dade County. Through eleven colleges and schools, FIU offers more than 180 bachelor﾿s, master﾿s, and doctoral degree programs and conducts basic and applied research. Interdisciplinary centers and institutes conduct collaborative research to seek innovative solutions to economic, technological, and social problems. With more than 44,000 students, 891 full-time instructional faculty, and over 9,000 degrees awarded in 2009-2010, FIU is the largest university in South Florida.