Florida International University is a large public research university in Miami. It is best known for hospitality, business, international relations, engineering and computing, with one of the lowest tuition rates of any major US research university. Choose it for an affordable degree in a bilingual global city.
Miami, United States
Official website: fiu.edu
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Top 10 in the US (Chaplin School)
R1 — very high research activity
Over 55,000 — among the largest universities in the US
$18,000 – $24,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$18,000 – $24,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on fiu.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Hospitality Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA (College of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BBA International Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Chaplin School of Hospitality — a top-10 US programme with a campus on Biscayne Bay.
Among the lowest tuition of any major US research university.
Miami — the business gateway to Latin America, with a growing finance and tech scene.
International business — one of the largest programmes in the US.
Graduates join Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Citi, Amazon and Miami's hospitality, finance and logistics firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Hospitality alumni work at hotel groups and resorts across Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America.
Computer science graduates move into Miami's software and fintech sector.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The main Modesto Maidique campus is a large, modern site in west Miami with a lake, student housing and a stadium; the Biscayne Bay campus hosts hospitality and marine science by the water.
Miami is a warm, bilingual city with beaches, Latin American business links and a fast-growing tech and finance sector. Rent is high, though west Miami is cheaper than the beach.
Form I-20 issued by FIU
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Undergraduate admission is rolling, with international applicants advised to apply by 1 January 2027 for fall 2027 and 1 August 2026 for spring 2027 to leave time for the visa. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, typically two to four months before the start term.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August), spring (January) or summer (May). Most master's programmes, including computer science, IT, hospitality and the MBA, admit for both fall and spring. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Student and Scholar Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, information technology, hospitality management, the MBA and electrical engineering attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades.
FIU offers limited merit scholarships to international undergraduates, considered automatically when you apply; need-based aid is not available, though tuition is already among the lowest of US research universities. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships in engineering and the sciences.
