Florida International University (FIU) is one of the largest public universities in the United States of America (USA), situated in Greater Miami. The University has two main campuses – Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC) and Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC), as well as research facilities and centres across South Florida, Tianjin (China), and Genoa (Italy). FIU also offers more than 50 degrees online through its virtual arm, FIU Online, with the same courses as on-campus, taught by the same professors.
The university welcomes students from over 120 countries to study each year and has been ranked number one in the USA for awarding bachelor's and master's degrees to Hispanic students. Pupils also have the opportunity to study, research or intern abroad for some of the semester as part of FIU's international student exchange programme – allowing for them to experience a different culture and gain a new experience in another country.
Students are encouraged to get involved with the university's many clubs and societies, as well as taking part in leadership opportunities, such as the Model UN. There are also sports clubs ranging from football to wrestling, and student media opportunities for budding journalists, with a student-run radio station and newspaper, which is edited and produced by FIU pupils.
A wide range of support is in place for students during their time at the university, including a dedicated centre for disabled students, careers advice and a confidential counselling service. There is also an online survival guide giving students information on everything from the types of financial aid on offer to where to find the libraries.
The university has impressive facilities, including a library holding over 1 million books and a state-of-the-art fitness centre complete with a 50-metre swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, and squash courts. There are also over 31 different restaurants across the two campuses, including a Starbucks, Moe's and Subway.
