Established in 1965, Florida International University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Miami (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Florida.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Florida International University (FIU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Florida International University (FIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 