Quick Facts

Nestled in the heart of Hialeah，FL , Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. A vibrant and culturally diverse community, FIH’s lets students experience the world, all in one city block.

Globally Connected

Proud to be a national leader in international and intercultural education.

• 29% of students are international, hailing from 118 countries
• Partnerships with 40 institutions in 25 countries
• Exchange programs and learning opportunities in China, Gambia, Northern Ireland and beyond

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

We mentor and develop innovators and entrepreneurs in every discipline.

• FIH's School of Business is a national leader in business education.
• Cutting-edge academic and community programs
  • Master of Technology Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • M.Sc. in Computing & Data Analytics
  • Only American university to offer BA in Entrepreneurship
  • Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Entrepreneurship Centre programs and entrepreneurial support

Urban, Mid-Sized University

Select, high-quality programs in Arts, Science, Business, Education, and Graduate Studies and Research.

• Average introductory class size is 40 students
• 7,000 full-time and part-time students
• 1,500 degrees and diplomas awarded each year
• More than 50,000 alumni worldwide
• $7.69 million in scholarships, fellowships and bursaries

Research Leadership

Working with and for the community.

• 26 diverse PhD and Masters programs
• Home to 9 research chairs
• Placed 35 out of 100+ institutions for the intensity and impact of our research
• Over $8 million annually from external sources
• 1,000 research publications in the last five years