University of Miami

Founded in 1925 by a group of Miami citizens who believed that a university was essential to the development of their growing community, the University of Miami has evolved into a major research university and academic health system. Today, it brings together education, research, innovation, and service in one of the world’s most dynamic and multicultural cities.

The University of Miami is shaped by a distinctly global and hemispheric outlook. Its location in South Florida connects the University to the Americas and provides a setting where different cultures, perspectives, and fields of knowledge come together. The University describes its aspiration as being global, excellent, relevant, and exemplary — connecting scholarship with real-world solutions while remaining committed to education, discovery, and service.

Education is at the heart of the University’s mission. Its academic programs span architecture, arts and sciences, business, communication, education, engineering, marine and atmospheric science, music, nursing and health studies, medicine, law, and numerous graduate and professional programs. Students can pursue traditional academic degrees as well as specialized and interdisciplinary fields designed to connect knowledge with professional and real-world applications.

Research is another defining part of the University of Miami experience. The University emphasizes innovative research and scholarship and seeks to translate knowledge into practical solutions. Its academic environment supports research across disciplines, while its libraries, research centers, specialized facilities, and academic programs provide students, faculty, and researchers with resources for discovery and collaboration.

The University of Miami also operates an academic health system, extending its mission beyond the classroom into healthcare and community service. The University describes this part of its mission as providing high-quality, compassionate care while connecting healthcare with education and research.

At the center of the Coral Gables campus is the University’s library system, which provides access to millions of volumes, electronic journals, research databases, digital collections, specialized libraries, and research support. The libraries serve students, faculty, researchers, and staff through research assistance, data and visualization services, digital scholarship, specialized collections, learning support, and technology-enabled resources.

The University of Miami continues to build on its original purpose: transforming lives through education, research, innovation, and service while preparing students for lifelong learning, meaningful careers, ethical citizenship, and contributions to their communities and the wider world.