Institutional Mission Statement

Florida International University is an urban, multi-campus, research university serving South Florida, the state, the nation and the international community. It fulfills its mission by imparting knowledge through excellent teaching, promoting public service, discovering new knowledge, solving problems through research, and fostering creativity.

Institutional Values Statement

As an institution of higher learning, Florida International University is committed to:

• Freedom of thought and expression
• Excellence in teaching and in the pursuit, generation, dissemination, and application of knowledge
• Respect for the dignity of the individual
• Respect for the environment
• Honesty, integrity, and truth
• Diversity
• Strategic, operational, and service excellence