Florida International University

A World-Class Institution FIU is Miami's public research university. Offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, both [on campus](https://www.fiu.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/index.html) and [fully online](https://fiuonline.fiu.edu/programs/), FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. Designated as a top-tier research institution, FIU emphasizes research as a major component in the university's mission. The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences' Discovery Lab, are just two of many colleges, schools, and centers that actively enhance the university's ability to set new standards through research initiatives. For over four decades, FIU has positioned itself as one of South Florida's anchor institutions by solving some of the greatest challenges of our time. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and global community. With a student body of more than 56,000, we are among the top 10 largest universities in the nation and have collectively graduated more than 275,000 alumni, 165,000 of whom live and work in South Florida. **Vision** Florida International University will achieve exceptional student-centered learning and upward economic mobility, produce meaningful research and creative activities, and lead transformative innovations locally and globally, resulting in recognition as a Top-50 public university. **Mission** Florida International University is an urban, multi-campus, public research university serving its students and the diverse population of South Florida. We are committed to high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with our local and global communities. **Values** - Truth — in the pursuit, generation, dissemination, and application of knowledge - Freedom — of thought and expression - Respect — for diversity and the dignity of the individual - Responsibility — as stewards of the environment and citizens of the world - Excellence — in intellectual, personal, and operational endeavors