Florida International University, a member of the State University System of Florida, is a fully accredited comprehensive, multi-campus urban research institution located in Miami, Florida. FIU opened for classes in 1972. Today it has more than 36,000 students, more than 800 full-time faculty and 110,000 alumni, making it the largest university in South Florida.
As a major center of international education, FIU prides itself on the cultural and ethnic diversity of its students and faculty. Students at the University enjoy the advantage of small class size and a student to faculty ratio of 18:1. This dynamic university continues to be rated annually as one of America's best universities by U.S. News and World Report.