Florida International University is a public research university with its main campus in University Park. Founded in 1965, it has quickly grown to become the largest university in the Greater Miami region.

As the state’s oldest and most comprehensive university, the University of Florida is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities, with an enrollment of over 60,000 students annually. UF is home to 16 colleges and almost 200 research centers and institutes. UF offers nearly 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 200 graduate degree programs.

University of North Florida’s mission is to create the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and problem solvers using strong faculty engagement, individualized attention, and real world experience to uniquely change the world. UNF offers over 100 degrees in five colleges and internships in health care, logistics, water, and technology.

The University of South Florida is a designated preeminent state research university, at the forefront of innovation in medicine, science, engineering, social sciences and the arts. USF offers a myriad of programs and opportunities, including the USF Jabil Innovation Institute. The USF College of Public Health has 10 centers addressing global areas of public health importance and has the first accredited undergraduate public health degree in Florida.

University of West Florida’s mission is to provide high-quality education; conduct teaching and research that services the body of knowledge; and contribute to the needs of professions and society. UWF is home to five academic colleges and offers more than 110 majors, minors, certificates and graduate programs. With an average class size of less than 40, UWF is committed to providing a close-knit academic experience.