Florida International University

🎓 Shorelight FIU Global First Year provides international student pathway support.

👥 57,000 students from 120+ nations — one of USA's 10 largest universities.

🌎 Miami location in bilingual international business hub near Latin American markets.

🎓 238,000 alumni worldwide providing global career networking opportunities.

🏗️ Top 50 public university nationally; Carnegie R1 research designation.

📊 $270M+ in annual research awards across engineering, health, and business.

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at Florida International University is approximately USD 21,012.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at Florida International University for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

Florida International University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The employment rate at Florida International University is 71% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from Florida International University that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

Florida International University offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• F-1 and J-1 visa advising, I-20 issuance, and SEVIS compliance through the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

• FIU international merit scholarships and graduate fellowships available through individual colleges

• Academic tutoring, writing support, and English language instruction through the Academic Resource Center (ARC)

• On-campus housing in FIU residence halls with dedicated international student orientation events

• OPT/CPT advising, career fairs, and employer networking through the FIU Career and Talent Development office

Some of the rankings of Florida International University include:

#582 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026)

#401-500 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2026)

#97 in National Universities (US News & Reports 2026)

Post-study work permit options at Florida International University in United States depend on your qualification level: all graduates can apply for a post-study work permit for 1 year; STEM graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation..

Note: Work must be in your field of study. Time spent working off campus while studying (i.e. pre-completion OPT) is deducted from this period. You must find work within 90 days

International students at Florida International University can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks in the United States. No separate work permit or approvals are required if the work is on campus. International students may be able to work off-campus after completing their first year of studies, but this will require approval from the university and may reduce the length of their post-study work permit, unless the work is integral to their coursework.