The average annual cost of attendance for undergraduate programmes is $1,428,097 per year, and the cost of attendance for postgraduate programmes is roughly $2,575,282 per year for overseas students. The amount may vary depending on the course chosen, the type of lodging, and the candidate's personal spending habits.

On-campus suites at FIU are well-furnished, comfortable, and fairly priced. There are seven halls on the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC), plus a private student living facility on the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC). On-campus housing costs between $2,650 to $4,300 per month on average. The typical monthly rent for off-campus living is between 600 and 800 USD.

The university has a total of 56718 students enrolled. As a dynamic learning institution with a diversified student community of over 3500 foreign students from over 140 countries. Admission at Florida International University is more selective, with a 58 percent acceptance rate.

FIU has two main campuses and nine other campuses. The two main campuses, Maidique Campus and Biscayne Bay Campus, are fairly large and feature all of the amenities. Both campuses offer lodging, eating, and library services. There are nearly 300 clubs and organisations on the FIU campuses. There are regular performances of theatre, music, and visual arts. On-campus medical treatments and psychiatric counselling are free or low-cost. There are also several recreational opportunities.

Florida International University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. FIU is reaffirmed every ten years by the SACSCOC.

For its students and graduates, the university has a Professional and Talent Development Department that provides a one-stop shop for all professional development needs. The centre offers a variety of professional development services to help students prepare for careers when they finish their education. Employees at Florida International University (FIU) earn an average of $51597 per year.