Admissions at Florida International University are invited during Fall, Spring and Summer sessions. However, International applicants can apply only during the terms specified by their respective departments. Offering education to over 58,000 students in a range of diverse study areas, FIU records its acceptance rate as 50%. Considered moderately selective, the university asks international students to submit scores of standardized tests required to study in the US. 

Over 200-degree programs are offered by FIU, available on-campus and a few online. FIU is composed of 11 academic schools and colleges. Currently, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate and 120 graduate programs. Top master's programs by enrollment include accounting, architecture, business administration, and public administration. The full-time international MBA program at FIU is ranked #3 by the US News rankings. The student population of the course is represented through 32 countries with a maximum number of students coming with a business degree as their undergraduate major. 

If you wish to apply for the course, you must send in your applications by June 1. A GMAT score of 500, an SOP, resume, and language proficiency proof are some of the crucial requirements for MBA admissions at Florida International University. Additionally, the average GPA of students pursuing an MBA at FIU is around 3.7 (90-92%). The admission applications are viewed holistically, but having prior work experience of around 3 years or more is recommended. 

Highlights

Application Portal Online portal
Application Fee (non-refundable) 30 USD
Acceptance rate 54%
Average SAT score 1287
Average ACT score 28.03
Mode of Payment Mastercard/ American Express/Discover/visa
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Intake Seasons Fall/Spring/Summer
Work Experience Required for Business Programs
Financial Aid Work-Study, Loans, Grants, and Scholarships
International Admissions FIU International

Florida State University Admission Deadlines

Graduate programs at Florida International University may have earlier departmental deadlines. Though the university work on a rolling admissions basis, admission deadlines to limited access courses are as follows: 

Term/Semester Deadline
Undergraduate Applicants
Fall March 18
Spring November 10
Graduate Applicants
Fall June 1
Spring October 1
Summer March 1

Florida International University International Student Admissions

More than 3,000 international students are enrolled each year at Florida International University. The admission process for international applicants is the same as that for US applicants. However, international applicants have to meet additional requirements. Also, they have to carefully review their visa process.

Admission Requirements for International Students

  • All the academic records/transcripts from the previously attended institution.
    • Certified by the institution's office registrar.
    • Sent directly from the issuing institute a stamped and sealed envelope.
    • Official transcripts that are not in English, must be accompanied along with the certified English translation.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of their previous program. 
    • Grade equivalent- B
    • Percentage equivalent- 83-86%
  • Official scores of different standardized tests
  • Proof of English proficiency for non-native English speakers.
  • At least one Letter of recommendation is mandatory.
  • An updated resume consisting of
    • Professional experience 
    • Educational qualifications.
  • Letter of Intent or Statement of purpose 
    • Must highlight the applicant’s career objective and future goals.
  • Departmental requirements: In addition to the general admission requirements, some departments require a separate departmental application, portfolio, audition or interview.

English Proficiency for FIU Admissions

International applicants can submit the TOEFL and/or IELTS scores to demonstrate English proficiency. The minimum required scores by the university are given below. However, applicants must note that several departments may have different score requirements.

Test Minimum required score
TOEFL-iBT 80
TOEFL-PBT 550
IELTS 6.5

US Visa Process for International Students

All non-US applicants who have been offered admission by Florida International University will need a US student visa. For this, they will need a visa document (I-20 or DS-2019) from the university. International applicants will be issued Form I-20 from the university after fulfilling all that is asked by the university.

  • Applicants will need to provide the following documents to receive Form I-20:
    • Copy of passport
    • Proof of financial support
    • Bank statement
    • Sponsor Letter, if applicable
  • Complete the I-20 and pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
  • Applicants then need to apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa. Submit the form and pay the application fee.
  • Schedule and attend the visa interview

Florida International University Undergraduate Admissions

Florida International University offers more than 60 undergraduate courses to all applicants. The basic admission process for all the courses is the same. 

Where to Apply: Florida State University Undergraduate Application portal

Application Fee: 30 USD

Admission Requirements: Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission:

  • High school diploma/transcript
  • SAT/ACT scores
    • SAT code: 5206
    • ACT code: 0776
  • Proof of Residency/visa/passport
  • Guidance counselor’s recommendation
  • English proficiency test score for international applicants

Florida International University Graduate Admissions

There are more than 120 graduate courses at FIU available for admission to international students. While the specific requirements may vary for each program, the general admission requirements remain the same.

Where to Apply: Florida International University Graduate Application Portal

Application Fee: 30 USD

Admission Requirements: Before applying for any graduate program, the applicants must check the admission requirements:

  • Official transcripts from all the institutions previously attended.
  • GPA- 3.0 or more (83-86% or more)
  • GRE/ GMAT/ EXADEP
  • Current Resume
  • Letter of Intent
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Portfolio/interview/audition
  • English proficiency test for international applicants
  • All the applicants need to submit proof of residency

Popular Courses at Florida International University

Course Application Deadline Academic Requirements Documents Required Minimum English Language Proficiency
International MBA Fall: June 1 Minimum GPA of 3.0
GRE/GMAT- 500		 SOP & Resumes TOEFL-iBT: 80; IELTS: 6.5
MS Computer Engineering Fall: June 1;
Spring: October 1		 GPA of 3.0 or higher;
1+ year of work experience
GRE score		 SOP TOEFL-iBT: 80; TOEFL-PBT: 550;
IELTS: 6.5
MS Finance Spring: September 1;
Fall: June 1		 Minimum GPA of 3.0;
GMAT score or 500		 SOP TOEFL-iBT: 80; TOEFL-PBT: 550;
IELTS: 6.5
MS Engineering Management Fall: February 15;
Spring: August 1		 GPA- 3.0; GRE Scores 3 LOR, SOP, Resume IELTS: 6.5; 
TOEFL-PBT: 550; TOEFL-iBT: 80
MSc Marketing Fall: April 1
Spring: September 1		 GPA- 3.0, GMAT-500 Vidoe SOP, 3 LOR IELTS: 6.5; 
TOEFL-PBT: 550; TOEFL-iBT: 80
MS Mathematical Sciences June 1 Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject,
transcripts, 'B' in a mathematics course,
GRE		 3 LOR TOEFL-iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5

The admissions at Florida International University are considered to be selective. The university’s admission office reviews the applicants on not just their qualifications but also how they have challenged themselves in the past. Candidates can check the status of their applications online by logging into MyFIU accounts. Application decisions are made typically after all the documents have been received and reviewed by the admissions office.