Undergraduate
Undergraduate Programs
For international students, the move from high school in your home country to a university in the United States can be challenging—a new language, new ways of learning, and a new home.
Our programs ease this transition by combining credit-bearing courses from the first year of your degree with additional support services, instruction tailored to your academic and language level, and cultural experiences, helping ensure your future success.
Flexibility
Flexibility
Three Global FIU programs are offered to fit your English-language proficiency. You can change majors within the Global FIU academic tracks and explore what interests you.
Dedicated
Support
Dedicated
Support
As a Global FIU student, you benefit from a team that will support you with every step of the process, from completing the application to getting your visa to packing for the airport.
Small
Class Sizes
Small
Class Sizes
Receive more individual attention and customized support with fewer students in your classes. Some of your courses are exclusively for international students like you.
American
Cultural
Experiences
American
Cultural
Experiences
Get to know your new city by going to fun events with the Global FIU group. For instance, visiting downtown Miami and exploring museums, beaches and restaurants or exploring and learning about Florida’s famous Everglades National Park.
First Year
Experience
First Year
Experience
Gain the knowledge you need for daily life at FIU and the learning skills required in U.S. classrooms with this core FIU course.
Professional
Development
Professional
Development
Give your career a fast start with the Career Accelerator. This two-year program enhances professional skills and offers access to internships for invaluable experience.
Professional Growth
The Global First Year experience provides more than academic, language and cultural growth. With the included Career Accelerator program, you can also gain valuable professional skills that prepare you for a successful career.
The Career Accelerator is designed specifically for international students:
- Four semesters of professional development and career guidance
- Skills-based training and opportunities for exclusive internships
- Unique workshops, real-world experiences and cross-cultural group work
Pick a track that leads to your future
The Career Accelerator offers five tracks, so you can focus on what’s most helpful for your professional future.
College-to-Career
College-to-Career
For students pursuing an internship (or co-op) experience during their college years and/or seeking general preparation for their postgraduate job search.
Advanced
Degree
Preparation
Advanced
Degree
Preparation
For students who intend to directly pursue a master’s or doctorate degree.
Sponsored
Business
Development
Sponsored
Business
Development
For students participating in a corporate scholarship program with activities customized to the sponsoring company and/or industry.
Family
Business
Development
Family
Business
Development
For students pursuing a degree to assist with the strengthening and expansion of a family-owned business.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
For students intending to start, own, run and manage their own business after graduation.
Admissions
Florida International University offers a simple, streamlined admissions process for international students. Our admissions process includes a variety of outcomes designed to ensure your success inside and outside of the classroom. The admissions outcome that is best for you will depend on your academic qualifications, English language level, and personal preferences.