University of Miami

1320 S Dixie Highway, Miami

  • #=324 QS Global World Ranking
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 17,919Total Students
  • 1,987Faculty
  • 2,202Int'l Students

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More than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world call UM home during the academic semesters. The University has grown from its main location in the City of Coral Gables to include the medical campus located in Downtown Miami, the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science on Virginia Key, the John J. Koubek Center in Little Havana, the James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami, and the South and Richmond campuses in southwest Miami-Dade county. With more than 10,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff, UM is the largest private employer in Miami-Dade County. The University was chartered in 1925 by a group of citizens who felt an institution of higher learning was needed for the development of their young and growing community. The inaugural class of 560 students enrolled in fall of 1926The University's 12 colleges and schools, along with the Division of Continuing and International Education, offer 150 undergraduate, 130 master's, 60 doctoral and two professional areas of study. The Coral Gables campus houses eight schools and two colleges. The School of Medicine has its own campus that is part of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center complex in downtown Miami. The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science is located on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay. Additionally, other academic programs, including bi-lingual Continuing Education classes, are offered at the Koubek Center in Little Havana.Creating new knowledge is one of the highest priorities for a research university. Each day, in laboratories, studios, clinics, and classrooms across the campuses, what we know is rigorously questioned and challenged in the pursuit of new knowledge. Research and sponsored program expenditures totaled nearly $270 million (FY 05).Out-of-classroom activities play an important role in a college experience -- and rich student life at the University of Miami offers a multitude of opportunities. More than 260 student organizations reflect a wide array of interests, while the Greek community is home to 28 fraternities and sororities.

About

More than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world call UM home during the academic semesters. The University has grown from its main location in the City of Coral Gables to include the medical campus located in Downtown Miami, the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science on Virginia Key, the John J. Koubek Center in Little Havana, the James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami, and the South and Richmond campuses in southwest Miami-Dade county. With more than 10,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff, UM is the largest private employer in Miami-Dade County. The University was chartered in 1925 by a group of citizens who felt an institution of higher learning was needed for the development of their young and growing community. The inaugural class of 560 students enrolled in fall of 1926The University's 12 colleges and schools, along with the Division of Continuing and International Education, offer 150 undergraduate, 130 master's, 60 doctoral and two professional areas of study. The Coral Gables campus houses eight schools and two colleges. The School of Medicine has its own campus that is part of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center complex in downtown Miami. The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science is located on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay. Additionally, other academic programs, including bi-lingual Continuing Education classes, are offered at the Koubek Center in Little Havana.Creating new knowledge is one of the highest priorities for a research university. Each day, in laboratories, studios, clinics, and classrooms across the campuses, what we know is rigorously questioned and challenged in the pursuit of new knowledge. Research and sponsored program expenditures totaled nearly $270 million (FY 05).Out-of-classroom activities play an important role in a college experience -- and rich student life at the University of Miami offers a multitude of opportunities. More than 260 student organizations reflect a wide array of interests, while the Greek community is home to 28 fraternities and sororities.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #231
  • 2014
    #232
  • 2015
    #239
  • 2016
    #280
  • 2017
    #=252
  • 2018
    #252
  • 2019
    #=242
  • 2020
    #=271
  • 2021
    #=291
  • 2022
    #=311
  • 2023
    #=296
  • 2024
    #=278
  • 2025
    #=324

Student & Staff

Total students
17,919

33%
67%

International students
2,202

51%
49%

Total faculty staff
1,987

770
1217

Total students
17,919

33%
67%

International students
2,202

51%
49%

Total faculty staff
1,987

1217
770
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Merrick Building, 5202 University Drive,

Merrick Building, 5202 University Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

Clinical Research Building, 1120 NW 14th St,

Clinical Research Building, 1120 NW 14th St , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33101

James L Knight Physics Building, 1320 Campo Sano Avenue,

James L Knight Physics Building, 1320 Campo Sano Avenue , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

Jenking Building, 5250 University Drive,

Jenking Building, 5250 University Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

Jenkins Building,

Jenkins Building , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

Kosar-Epstein Building, 5250 University Drive,

Kosar-Epstein Building, 5250 University Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

L Wolfson Building 2005 A, 5100 Brunson Drive,

L Wolfson Building 2005 A, 5100 Brunson Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

Memorial Drive, McArthur Engineering Building,

Memorial Drive, McArthur Engineering Building , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

Merrick Building,

Merrick Building , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

Center for Latin American Studies 1111 Memorial Drive,

Center for Latin American Studies 1111 Memorial Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

Miller School Campus,

1600 NW 10th Avenue #1140 , Miami , Florida , United States , 33136

PO Box 016159 (R-159),

PO Box 016159 (R-159) , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33101

PO Box 248127,

PO Box 248127 , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

PO Box 248165,

PO Box 248165 , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, 1600 NW 10th Avenue,

Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, 1600 NW 10th Avenue , Miami , Florida , United States , 33101

Rosenstiel School Campus,

4600 Rickenbacker Causeway , Miami , Florida , United States , 33149

Ungar Building, 1365 Memorial Drive,

Ungar Building, 1365 Memorial Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

215 Cox Science Center, 1301 Memorial Dr,

215 Cox Science Center, 1301 Memorial Dr , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

1000 Memorial Drive,

1000 Memorial Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

1000 Memorial Drive, Ferre Building,

1000 Memorial Drive, Ferre Building , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

1120 N W 14th Street, Clinical Research Building,

1120 N W 14th Street, Clinical Research Building , Miami , Florida , United States , 33136

1223 Dickinson Drive,

1223 Dickinson Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

125-G Memorial Building,

125-G Memorial Building , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

1311 Miller Drive,

1311 Miller Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

1501 NW 10th Avenue,

1501 NW 10th Avenue , Miami , Florida , United States , 33136

1540 Levante Avenue,

1540 Levante Avenue , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

Coral Gables,

1320 S Dixie Highway , Miami , Florida , United States , 33146

4600 Rickenbacker Causeway,

4600 Rickenbacker Causeway , Miami , Florida , United States , 33149

5030 Brunson Drive,

5030 Brunson Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

5100 Brunson Drive,

5100 Brunson Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

521 Ashe Administration Building,

521 Ashe Administration Building , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

5250 University Drive,

5250 University Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33124

5915 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Plumer Bldg,

5915 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Plumer Bldg , Miami , Florida , United States , 33146

Ashe Building, 1252 Memorial Drive,

Ashe Building, 1252 Memorial Drive , Coral Gables , Florida , United States , 33146

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