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University of Miami

Coral Gables, United States +3
Global Rank Top 3.3% # 220 Worldwide

University of Miami About

A private research university with more than 16,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.

History

  • By the fall of 1926, when the first class of 646 full-time students enrolled at the University of Miami, the land boom had collapsed, and hopes for a speedy recovery were dashed by a major hurricane. 
  • In the next 15 years the University barely kept afloat. The collapse in South Florida was a mere prelude to a national economic depression.

Education

  • The University of Miami’s 11 schools and colleges offer a wide variety of experiences to students. There are more than 180 undergraduate majors and programs; graduate students have access to a wide range of fields with an emphasis on research.

Research

  • Whether on our picturesque Coral Gables campus, in the pioneering laboratories at our medical school, or at our world-class marine and atmospheric science hub on Biscayne Bay, our diverse community of scholars and students is bettering the world in every discipline, from architecture to marine zoology. 
  • With 11 colleges and schools, dozens of centers and institutes, and more than $309 million in sponsored research, the U is a research powerhouse.

Career

  • The University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse community focused on education and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. 
  • We embrace and embody an inclusive culture where faculty and staff feel valued and have the opportunity to add value, making the U a great place to pursue your passions and grow your career.

University of Miami Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #233 Ranking
  • 2 Courses
  • 1,600 Academic Staff
  • 16,479 Students
  • 2,637 Students (int'l)
  • 8,734 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of Miami Overview

University of Miami Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 3.9% United States
Top 3.3% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Best Global Universities Rankings

233

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 1 places compared to 2026

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2025 2026 2027
241 234 233

QS World University Rankings

338

By TopUniversities

Dropped 24 places compared to 2026

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
324 314 338

World University Rankings

No 2027 Ranking

By Times Higher Education

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
201 201 -

Academic Ranking of World Universities

No 2026 Ranking

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2024 2025 2026
301 301 -

Student services

  • The Office of Student Services (OSS) supports the mission of the School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) and works closely with current and prospective undergraduate and graduate students to assist them through all aspects of their University of Miami experience. 
  • OSS empowers students to take charge of their education by educating them about their academic requirements, connecting them with their on-campus resources, and encouraging them to plan for graduation and beyond so that they may participate fully in the future of nursing, public health, and health sciences as well-rounded, culturally-competent individuals.

Housing services

  • Student Housing for Student Success: Through intentional engagement with resident students, HRL focuses its efforts on developing students both personally and professionally throughout their time on campus. 
  • By living on campus, students are footsteps away from a variety of academic, cultural and social experiences that are hard to get elsewhere.

Library services

  • The University of Miami Libraries hold over 3 million volumes and provide access to over 74,000 electronic and print serials. The Otto G. Richter Library, the largest library in the system, houses collections to serve disciplines in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. 

ICT services

  • Over 60 computer labs are located throughout campus. UM is an equity member of the Florida LambdaRail, providing 10Gbps connectivity throughout the state and to the National LambdaRail. Secured and guest wireless networks on the 3 main campuses complement the extensive wired network.

Medical services

  • The Student Health Service provides primary care clinical services and specialty services such as women's health, travel visits and allergy injections. Students may choose to be seen on a drop in basis, however we encourage students to make an on-line appointment.

Campus life

The University of Miami has three campuses on more than 400 acres in Miami-Dade County locations stretching from Coral Gables and the city of Miami to South Dade.

• Coral Gables

• Miller School Campus

• Rosenstiel School Campus

Sports facilities

  • The Miami Hurricanes are part of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference and field 17 varsity sports. 
  • The University of Miami’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is dedicated to developing and supporting its more than 400 student-athletes in their efforts to achieve personal, academic, and athletic excellence.

Student clubs

  • The Young Alumni Leadership Council (YALC) is an invitation-only, national group of the University of Miami's young alumni leaders, nominated and selected to serve the University on behalf of the Young Alumni Program. 
  • It fosters the active involvement of young alumni in support of the University of Miami and the UM Alumni Association.

Accreditation

  • The University of Miami is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees.

University of Miami Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Miami City
#2 Branch Campus
United States Country
Miami City
#3 Branch Campus
United States Country
Florida City City
#4 Branch Campus
United States Country
Coral Gables City

University of Miami Student Reviews & Awards

4.6

Based on 20 reviews

  • 5 Star
    11 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    9 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    0 Reviews
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5/5

Excellent teachers, overall

I enjoyed my time there, overall. The campus was very well equipped, and the classes were generally well structured. What stood out were some professors. The professors were generally good, but some were simply outstanding at their job.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
5/5

High Value, High Reward

The University of Miami (UM) offers an appealing college experience defined by a successful balance of challenging academics and a stunning social environment, often described as a "tropical paradise." Students benefit from a high-quality education delivered by accomplished faculty in relatively small class settings, providing opportunities for research and individualized attention, which helps prepare them well for competitive postgraduate programs and career.

Posted by Gevans
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
5/5

awesome caring

they offer everybody a chance! free food and drinks all throughout the day till like 1am its super awesome everybody carries there books so no bullying and trustworthy teachers its all you can eat as well so amazing!

Posted by isaiah
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
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