Florida International University campus
Miami, United States
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Florida International University

Miami·university
Affordable

#601

QS Rank

59%

Acceptance rate

$20,000

Tuition/yr

65,373

Enrollment

About Florida International University

Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university with its main campus in Westchester, Florida, United States. Founded in 1965 by the Florida Legislature, the school opened to students in 1972. FIU is the third-largest university in Florida and the eighth-largest public university in the United States by enrollment.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#601
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#501
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#401
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#258

Campus & Location

Province

FL

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,500–2,600/mo | Food: USD 430–680/mo | Major international business hub; large Latin American and South Asian communities.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(1)

Master of Science — Computer Science

Knight Foundation School of CS

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$12k/yr2 yrIELTS 6+GPA 3+fall, springPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.fiu.edu. Information may change — verify with Florida International University’s official website before applying.