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The figures below come from the US Department of Education's public databases and from University of Miami's own Common Data Set. They let you gauge the size of the institution, the real level of competition and the odds of finishing on time.
Federal data (NCES) covers the University of Miami as a whole, including the medical campus and the Rosenstiel School on Virginia Key.
Admission
University of Miami admits 19% of applicants, according to College Navigator, the US Department of Education's public database.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1350 and 1450 on the SAT and between 30 and 33 on the ACT. The average high-school GPA of admitted students is 3.75; the published minimum for international applicants is 3.5.
In practice, for a Brazilian applicant: a converted transcript near the average GPA and an SAT inside the range put you in the typical admitted group. Below that, admission is still possible, but merit aid gets harder.
Costs
Tuition at University of Miami for international students is $66,312 a year. With housing, meals and health insurance the estimated total is $97,153 — about R$ 501,309 at R$ 5.16 to the dollar (2026-08-15), verified on 2026-09-08.
| Item | Annual estimate (USD) | Approx. in R$ |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (out of state) | $66,312 | R$ 342,170 |
| Housing and meals | $26,358 | R$ 136,007 |
| Health insurance | $4,483 | R$ 23,132 |
| Estimated total | $97,153 | R$ 501,309 |
Estimates for 2026–2027, verified on 2026-09-08. Converted at R$ 5.16 to the dollar (2026-08-15). Books, transport and course fees vary.
Scholarships
Merit scholarships: students have received between 20% and 45% of tuition (conservative estimate, 2026–2027; verified on 2026-09-08). Typical conditions: Highly competitive merit; SAT 1400+ typical among recipients. The real amount depends on your profile — we never promise percentages.
Our rule is simple: we would rather you plan with conservative numbers and be surprised for the better — never the other way round. Studying in the United States is not free for anyone.
International aid
Only awards the university itself describes are listed, with the requirements it publishes. Where the official page does not say whether international students may apply, the table says "not stated" — ask before counting on the money.
UM publishes no international-only scholarship. The first-year and additional-resources pages (Stamps Ensemble/Frost, National Merit, Venture Miami, athletics) list no international-specific award.
Amount per year: Up to $30,000 annually
Requirements: First-year students with exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and community impact. No nationality restriction on the page; international FAQ says all applicants are considered regardless of citizenship.
International: Yes
Renewal: Min. 12 credit hours per semester (24 per year) and 3.0 GPA per academic year; limited to 8 semesters (10 for five-year programs).
Deadline: Completed-application deadline of the chosen admission plan (any plan).
How to apply: Automatic with the admission application; no separate form.
Amount per year: Up to $20,000 annually
Requirements: High-achieving first-year students with strong academic potential and engagement with the UM community. No nationality restriction.
International: Yes
Renewal: Min. 12 credit hours per semester and 3.0 GPA per year; 8 semesters (10 for five-year programs).
Deadline: Completed-application deadline of the chosen admission plan.
How to apply: Automatic with the admission application.
Amount per year: Full cost of attendance (tuition and fees, on-campus housing, meal plan, health insurance, textbooks, laptop allowance) plus $12,000 enrichment fund
Requirements: Apply and be admitted via Early Decision I or Early Action; holistic selection; semi-finalist interviews mid-January, finalists with Stamps Foundation; announced early March. Eligibility: 'All incoming first-year students'.
International: Not stated
Renewal: 3.0 GPA per year and 24 credits per year; 8 semesters (10 for five-year programs).
Deadline: November 1 (EDI and EA).
How to apply: Automatic; no separate application beyond the Common Application.
Amount per year: Full cost of tuition
Requirements: Apply and be admitted via Early Decision I or Early Action; holistic selection; notified at Early Action decision release (late January). Eligibility: 'All incoming first-year students'.
International: Not stated
Renewal: 3.0 GPA per year and 24 credits per year; 8 semesters (10 for Architecture).
Deadline: November 1 (EDI and EA).
How to apply: Automatic; no separate application.
Amount per year: Full cost of tuition
Requirements: EDI or EA; academic excellence and community commitment; optional counselor nomination (Sep 1–Nov 13). Restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
International: No
Renewal: 3.0 GPA and 24 credits per year; 8 semesters (10 for five-year programs).
Deadline: November 1 (EDI and EA).
How to apply: Automatic; optional nomination.
Amount per year: Full cost of tuition
Requirements: EDI or EA; holistic selection. Restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
International: No
Renewal: 3.0 GPA and 24 credits per year; 8 semesters (10 for Architecture).
Deadline: November 1 (EDI and EA).
How to apply: Automatic; no separate application.
Amount per year: Full cost of attendance plus potential stipend for books, transportation and personal expenses
Requirements: EDI or EA by Nov 1; mandatory counselor nomination by Nov 13; extra statement by Dec 1; FAFSA + CSS Profile by Nov 15; minimum unweighted 3.75 GPA; significant financial need and history of overcoming adversity. U.S. citizens/permanent residents living in AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN or VA only.
International: No
Renewal: 3.0 GPA and 24 credits per year; 8 semesters (10 for five-year programs).
Deadline: Nov 1 (application); Nov 13 (nomination); Dec 1 (statement); announced by Apr 1.
How to apply: Counselor Nomination Form plus statement in the Applicant Portal.
The university offers its own need-based aid to international students through the CSS Profile, but international admission is need-aware: requesting aid can weigh on the decision. There is no international-specific award; merit (President's and Canes Achievement) is automatic and independent of nationality.
Scores
| Requirement | Reference |
|---|---|
| SAT (25th–75th percentile) | 1350 – 1450 |
| ACT (25th–75th percentile) | 30 – 33 |
| Average GPA of admitted students | 3.75 |
| Minimum GPA | 3.5 |
| Minimum TOEFL (1–6 band scale, in force since 21 January 2026) | 4.5 · tests taken before 21 January 2026: 80 |
| Minimum IELTS | 6.5 |
| Minimum Duolingo | 120 |
| SAT/ACT policy | Test-optional |
UM publishes reference scores, not cut-offs: competitive applicants score above TOEFL iBT 80 on the legacy scale or 4.5 on the new 1–6 scale, IELTS 6.5 and Duolingo 120. TOEFL Essentials is not accepted; PTE, Cambridge and iTEP do not appear on the page. The test is waived with SAT Reading and Writing 650, ACT English 27 or three years of English-medium secondary school. The SAT or ACT is optional for students graduating from a school outside the United States. Verified on 2026-09-08.
The ENEM plays no part in the review. The university converts your secondary-school grades onto the American 0 to 4 scale, and that number is what appears as your GPA. Averages between 7 and 8 usually land near 3.0; above 9, near 4.0. The conversion is done either by the university itself or by a credential evaluation service, and the transcript has to be translated by a sworn translator.
Tests
U.S. News publishes the range covering the middle half of admitted students, not an average. Use the range as a gauge of competitiveness (2026 data).
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| SAT (25th–75th percentile) | 1320 – 1480 |
| ACT (25th–75th percentile) | 30 – 33 |
| Average high-school GPA | 3.8 |
| Acceptance rate | 19% |
Source: U.S. News & World Report
| Test | Minimum score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale, tests before 21 Jan 2026) | 80 | 'competitive applicants generally score above' 80. TOEFL iBT Home Edition and Paper Edition accepted. Valid 2 years. Code C730. |
| TOEFL iBT (new 1–6 scale, tests from 21 Jan 2026) | 4.5 | Text: '4.5 on the 1-6 scale internet-based TOEFL (after January 21, 2026)'. Includes Paper Edition and Home Edition. |
| TOEFL Essentials | not accepted | Text: 'We do not accept TOEFL Essentials results.' |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | Competitive score; no per-band minimum published. Code 4861. Valid 2 years. |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 | Competitive score. Select 'University of Miami Undergraduate Admissions' when sending. Valid 2 years. (Academic Bulletin still says 125; admissions page says 120.) |
| PTE Academic | not listed | Not mentioned on UM's English proficiency page (checked 2026-09-08). Only TOEFL, IELTS and DET are accepted. |
| Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) | not listed | Not mentioned on UM's English proficiency page (checked 2026-09-08). No Cambridge Scale score published. |
| iTEP | not listed | Not mentioned on UM's English proficiency page (checked 2026-09-08). |
| ELS | not listed | Not mentioned on UM's English proficiency page (checked 2026-09-08). UM instead accepts completion of Level 5 of its own Intensive English Program (IEP). |
| Waiver via SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) | 650 | Text: 'Obtained an official/verified score of 650 or higher on the redesigned SAT evidence-based reading and writing section'. Must be official, not self-reported. Request via English Proficiency Waiver Request Form in the Applicant Portal. |
| Waiver via ACT (English section) | 27 | Text: 'Obtained an official/verified score of 27 or higher on the ACT English section'. Official score required. |
| Waiver for English-medium secondary school | 3 years | Text: 'Attended a high school outside the United States for at least three years in which the medium of instruction is English'. Also: 3 years (including graduation year) at a U.S. high school. |
| Waiver via AP/IB/IGCSE | AP or IB HL English: A or B; IB English A1 SL/HL: predicted 4+; IB English B HL: predicted 5+; IGCSE/GCE O/A Level English as a first language: C or better | Full waiver list on the page; also 24+ U.S. post-secondary credits incl. 6 credits of English Composition with B or higher. |
Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) appears in the table when the university accepts it. If it is absent, the official page does not list it — do not send a Cambridge certificate in place of the TOEFL without confirming with admissions.
For the 2026 class UM again requires the SAT or ACT, with one exception: students graduating from a school outside the United States may submit or not. The university superscores. Every admitted student is considered automatically for merit scholarships; the score is one of the criteria. Verified on 2026-09-08.
Is your score below 4.5 (1–6 scale) on the TOEFL or 120 on the Duolingo test? That does not end the plan — our live prep courses with a teacher exist to close exactly that gap.
Majors
Undergraduate enrolment concentrates in two places: the College of Arts and Sciences, with 39% of students, and the university's Business School, with 29%. The College of Engineering and the School of Nursing and Health Studies follow with 11% each, then the School of Communication with 8%. Three schools give the university a distinct pull: the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, which has its own campus on Virginia Key, the Frost School of Music, and the School of Architecture. General education runs through the cognates programme, and there are dual-degree tracks and honors programmes.
There are 108 majors, grouped by the school that offers them, each with the degree code the application form uses. Search by name, or filter by school or STEM.
The 26 majors marked STEM qualify for an extra 24 months of work authorisation on top of OPT — up to 36 months working in the United States after graduation. If you plan to stay, that designation matters more than the name of the degree.
108 majors
No major matches that name. Try a broader word, or the degree code.
Graduate
At master's level, the Business School offers a Full-Time MBA, a Professional MBA on evenings and weekends, and an Accelerated Real Estate MBA run with the School of Architecture over 15 or 18 months. Specialised master's degrees include the MS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics, MS in Accountancy and MS in Taxation, the last completed in ten months. Finance, Business Analytics, the Full-Time MBA, Accountancy and Taxation are STEM-designated, and the school states this lets international students extend OPT to up to 36 months in total. Applicants without a finance background can enter the MS in Finance through the Bridge to MSF. English requirements at postgraduate level are set by the Graduate School, and some programmes ask for more: the School of Communication requires 90 on the TOEFL and 7.0 on the IELTS.
There are 149 programs open to international students, 48 of them STEM-designated.
| Program | STEM | GRE or GMAT required | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences31 | |||
| M.A. in Anthropology | No | — | |
| M.A. in Geography | — | — | |
| M.A. in History | — | — | |
| M.A. in International Administration (Hybrid) | No | — | |
| M.A. in International Studies | — | — | |
| M.A. in Latin American Studies | No | — | |
| M.A. in Mathematics | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.A. in Philosophy | No | — | |
| M.A. in Sociology | — | — | |
| M.A. Latin American Studies and M.P.H. Public Health Dual Degree | No | — | |
| M.A./M.P.H. Dual Degree in International Administration and Public Health | No | — | |
| M.F.A. in Creative Writing | — | — | |
| M.F.A. in Studio Art | — | FSpSu | |
| M.P.A. / M.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice Dual Degree | — | — | |
| M.P.A. Master of Public Administration | — | — | |
| M.P.A. Master of Public Administration / M.P.H. Master of Public Health Dual Degree | — | — | |
| M.P.A. Online | No | — | |
| M.P.P. Master of Public Policy | — | — | |
| M.P.S. in Urban Sustainability and Resilience | STEM | No | — |
| M.S. in Biology | STEM | — | — |
| M.S. in Chemistry | STEM | — | — |
| M.S. in Computer Science | STEM | Yes | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice | — | — | |
| M.S. in Data Science | STEM | — | — |
| M.S. in Mathematical Finance | STEM | — | — |
| M.S. in Mathematics | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Physics | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Sustainable Development | No | — | |
| MA in Global Health and Society | — | — | |
| Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (Hybrid) | — | — | |
| MS in Psychology- Applied Behavior Analysis | — | FSpSu | |
| College of Engineering20 | |||
| Dual M.S. in Civil Engineering with the University of Bologna | STEM | No | — |
| Executive M.S. in Construction Management (Hybrid) | No | FSpSu | |
| M.S. in Architectural Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Civil Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Construction Management (Hybrid) | No | FSpSu | |
| M.S. in Construction Management (Online) | No | FSpSu | |
| M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Environmental Health and Safety | No | FSpSu | |
| M.S. in Industrial Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Management of Technology | No | FSpSu | |
| M.S. in Mechanical Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Sports Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Systems and Engineering Management (Online) | No | FSpSu | |
| MS in Biomedical Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| MS in Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| MS in Materials Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| MS in Medical Physics | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| MS in Neural Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| MS in Product Design | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| MS in Software Engineering | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| Frost School of Music23 | |||
| M.A. in Live Entertainment Management (Online) | — | — | |
| M.A. in Music Industry | — | FSpSu | |
| M.A. in Music Industry (Online) | — | — | |
| M.A. in Popular Music Pedagogy (Online) | No | — | |
| M.M. in Choral Conducting | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Instrumental Conducting | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Instrumental Performance | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Jazz Pedagogy | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Jazz Performance, Instrumental | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Jazz Performance, Vocal | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Keyboard Performance | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Keyboard Performance and Pedagogy | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Media Scoring and Production | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Media Scoring and Production (Online) | No | — | |
| M.M. in Multiple Woodwinds | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Music Composition | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Music Education with Teaching Certification | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Music Therapy | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Music Therapy with Undergraduate Equivalency | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Musicology | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Studio Jazz Writing | — | FSpSu | |
| M.M. in Vocal Performance | — | FSpSu | |
| M.S. in Music Engineering Technology | — | FSpSu | |
| Miami Herbert Business School20 | |||
| Accelerated MBA | No | — | |
| Accelerated MBA in Real Estate | No | — | |
| Executive MBA in Health Management and Policy | — | — | |
| Global Executive MBA (Hybrid) | — | — | |
| Hybrid MBA | — | — | |
| M.H.A. in Health Management and Policy | Yes | — | |
| Master of International Business | Yes | — | |
| Master of Science in Accountancy | STEM | — | — |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics | STEM | Yes | — |
| Master of Science in Business Technology (Online) | No | — | |
| Master of Science in Entrepreneurship | No | — | |
| Master of Science in Finance | STEM | Yes | — |
| Master of Science in Finance (Online) | No | — | |
| Master of Science in Leadership (Hybrid) | No | — | |
| Master of Science in Management (Hybrid) | No | — | |
| Master of Science in Marketing | — | — | |
| Master of Science in Sustainable Business | STEM | No | — |
| Master of Science in Taxation | — | — | |
| Professional MBA (Online) | — | — | |
| Two Year MBA (The Miami MBA) | STEM | No | — |
| Miller School of Medicine16 | |||
| M.P.H. Master of Public Health | No | FSpSu | |
| M.P.H. Master of Public Health (Online) | No | FSpSu | |
| M.P.H. Master of Public Health / M.P.A. Master of Public Administration Dual Degree | — | — | |
| M.P.H./M.A. in Latin American Studies Dual Degree | No | — | |
| M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | STEM | — | — |
| M.S. in Biomedical Sciences | No | — | |
| M.S. in Biostatistics | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Clinical and Translational Investigation (Hybrid) | — | — | |
| M.S. in Medical Radiation Dosimetry | — | — | |
| M.S. in Prevention Science and Community Health | No | FSpSu | |
| M.S. in Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences (Hybrid) | No | — | |
| M.S. in Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences (Online) | No | — | |
| M.S. in Vision Science and Investigative Ophthalmology | — | — | |
| M.S.P.H. Master of Science in Public Health | No | FSpSu | |
| Master of Health Professions Education | — | FSpSu | |
| MS in Global Medical Sciences (Hybrid) | — | — | |
| Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science11 | |||
| M.P.S. in Atmospheric Sciences | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.P.S. in Marine Biology and Ecology | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.P.S. in Marine Ecosystems and Society | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.P.S. in Marine Ecosystems and Society (Hybrid) | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.P.S. in Marine Geosciences | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.P.S. in Ocean Sciences | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Atmospheric Sciences | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Marine Geosciences | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and Policy | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| M.S. in Ocean Sciences | STEM | No | FSpSu |
| School of Architecture7 | |||
| Master of Architecture | STEM | — | FSpSu |
| Master of Architecture and Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism Dual Degree | STEM | — | — |
| Master of Architecture I and Master of Urban Design Dual Degree | STEM | — | — |
| Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism | — | FSpSu | |
| Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism + Master of Urban Design Dual Degree | STEM | — | — |
| Master of Science in Architecture | STEM | — | FSpSu |
| Master of Urban Design | STEM | — | FSpSu |
| School of Communication9 | |||
| M.A. in Advertising | — | FSpSu | |
| M.A. in Communication Studies | Yes | FSpSu | |
| M.A. in Journalism | No | FSpSu | |
| M.A. in Public Relations | No | FSpSu | |
| M.F.A. Documentary | — | FSpSu | |
| M.F.A. in Creative Technologies and Interactive Arts | — | FSpSu | |
| M.F.A. in Motion Pictures | — | FSpSu | |
| M.S. in Experience and Information Design (XiD) | No | FSpSu | |
| M.S. in Media Management | STEM | — | FSpSu |
| School of Education and Human Development9 | |||
| M.S. in Athletic Training (Hybrid) | — | — | |
| M.S. in Data Analytics and Program Evaluation (Online) | No | — | |
| M.S. in Higher Education Administration (Online) | No | — | |
| M.S.Ed. in Applied Physiology | — | FSpSu | |
| M.S.Ed. in Counseling | — | — | |
| M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration | — | FSpSu | |
| M.S.Ed. in Special Education | — | FSpSu | |
| M.S.Ed. in Sport Administration | — | — | |
| M.S.Ed. in Sport Administration (Online) | — | — | |
| School of Nursing and Health Studies3 | |||
| M.S. in Clinical Research Management (Hybrid) | — | — | |
| M.S. in Implementation Science (Online) | — | — | |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | — | — | |
No program matches those filters. Clear one of them.
The STEM designation matters more at master's level than at undergraduate. It allows a request for 24 extra months of OPT on top of the initial 12, which means up to three years working in the United States off a one- or two-year degree.
| Requirement | Reference |
|---|---|
| Minimum TOEFL (1–6 band scale, in force since 21 January 2026) | 4.5 · tests taken before 21 January 2026: 80 |
| Minimum IELTS | 6.5 |
| Minimum Duolingo | 125 |
| Application fee | $85 |
| Minimum full-time load | 9 credit hours per semester |
68 of the programs above waive the GRE and GMAT. The rest require the test, and a waiver is only considered for applicants holding a business degree from an AACSB-accredited institution. Work experience does not count towards a waiver.
Beyond a transcript from every institution you attended, with certified translation, the application asks for a personal statement in English, a professional resume and two reference forms from people who can speak to your academic and professional background. A course-by-course credential evaluation is strongly recommended.
| Intake | Application complete by |
|---|---|
| Fall intake | varies by program; no university-wide deadline |
| Spring intake | varies by program; many master's programs admit in fall only |
Deadlines
| Intake | Application deadline | Scholarship deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall intake | January 5, 2027 (Regular Decision and Early Decision II); Early Decision I and Early Action by November 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 for the premier scholarships (Early Decision I or Early Action); the others are automatic |
| Spring intake | November 1, 2026 (Spring 2027) |
Documents
The order below is the order in which University of Miami asks for each item. Start with the first two: they depend on third parties and they are what stalls the process.
Campus
The Coral Gables campus covers 239 acres and 113 buildings, with Lake Osceola at its centre. It is a walking campus: you can cross it end to end without transport, between palms and low buildings. The university describes it as the first modern campus in the country, and five of its buildings carry local historic landmark status. Social life gathers on the lakeshore, where the Donna E. Shalala Student Center and the Norman A. Whitten University Center sit with a patio and pool facing the water. Two things surprise most international students in week one: how cold the air conditioning runs indoors, and how much of your grade comes from speaking in class.
First-year students who are not local must live in University housing for two semesters, as long as space is available. The exception is students living with a parent or legal guardian in Miami-Dade or Broward. Housing is organised into residential colleges. Eaton sits on the east shore of the lake, and Centennial Village holds newer buildings such as Coral and Ibis. The most common layout is a suite, with two double rooms sharing a bathroom. Students living on campus must take a meal plan as part of the housing contract, and anyone who does not choose one is enrolled automatically in the 7 Day All Access plan. One packing note: the university no longer allows lofted beds, only bed risers.
First-year students are required to live on campus.
City
Coral Gables is not the Miami of social media. It is a leafy city of wide streets and Mediterranean-style houses, right against the campus. Miracle Mile holds restaurants and shops a few minutes away. Coconut Grove, with its bars and waterfront, is the other weekend destination.
You can live here without a car. The University Metrorail station sits at the edge of campus on US 1, and the university shuttle runs inside the campus for free. From Metrorail you reach Brickell, downtown and the airport station. The beach needs a bus connection, since Key Biscayne and South Beach are not within walking distance. Students who move off campus after first year usually settle in Coral Gables, South Miami, Coconut Grove or Brickell.
Heat and humidity are constant year round, and summer afternoons bring rain that is heavy and brief. Hurricane season runs from June to November and works as routine: the university warns, suspends classes and reopens. Miami is a Latin city, and that helps. More than a quarter of undergraduates identify as Hispanic or Latino, and Spanish and Portuguese are everyday languages in shops and offices. Miami International Airport is one of the main US gateways to Latin America, which keeps trips home simple.
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom rent off campus | $2,200 / month |
| Public transport | Metrorail (University station, right beside campus) with a 50% discount on the monthly pass for full-time students; the free Hurry 'Canes shuttle links campus to the station and to the Rosenstiel campus; the Metrorail Orange Line reaches the airport for $2.25. |
| Nearest airport | Miami International Airport (MIA): 55.3 million passengers in 2025 (24.8 million international), 2nd in the US for international traffic; linked to campus by Metrorail (Orange Line to University station). |
| Distance to Orlando | 386 km |
| Distance to Miami | 11 km |
| Climate | Tropical: average annual high 84.3 F (29 C) and low 70.1 F (21 C); 61.9 inches (1,572 mm) of rain a year, mostly May to October; hurricane season June to November. |
F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session and full-time during official breaks; on-campus work needs no ISSS authorization or SEVIS update, but must not displace a U.S. worker.
Careers
The median salary of graduates from this university is $75,328 a year, according to the College Scorecard, a US government public database.
On an F-1 visa you can work up to 20 hours a week on campus during term, and full time during breaks.
CPT allows an off-campus internship when it forms part of your program's curriculum, with university authorisation.
OPT gives 12 months of work authorisation in your field after graduation.
STEM-designated programs allow a request for a 24-month extension of OPT — up to 36 months of authorised work in total after graduation.
Immigration rules change — verified on 2026-09-08. Confirm with the university's international student office before making any decision based on this page.
Compare
UM is private. The scholarship conversation here is about the university's own merit awards, not the resident tuition rates that used to exist at Florida's public universities. It fits students who want a compact campus, an international cohort, a Latin city, and strong schools in business, music, communication and marine science, and families who can plan for private costs with merit support. Anyone looking for a very large public campus, classic American college-town life and the lowest possible cost will feel more at home at UF, FSU or UCF.
The universities below are the closest to this one in total cost. Compare before deciding: the tuition gap between two of them is usually larger than any merit scholarship.
| University | Total cost per year | Average SAT | Minimum TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami (this page) | $97,153 | 1420 | 4.5 (1–6 scale) |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | $66,926 | 1270 | 4 (1–6 scale) |
| Florida Institute of Technology | $65,819 | 1250 | 4 (1–6 scale) |
| University of Florida | $51,993 | 1400 |
FAQ
The estimated total — tuition, housing and health insurance — is $97,153 per year before any scholarship. Books, transport and course fees are not included. We prefer that you plan with this number and be surprised for the better.
TOEFL 4.5 (1–6 scale) or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher. Duolingo policies change often, so we confirm the current rule before you apply. If your score is below the minimum, prep closes that gap before the deadline.
Not always for admission, but almost always for merit scholarships. The admitted average is around 1420. Without an SAT score you can be admitted and pay full price; with a competitive score, the same university can cost much less.
The ENEM plays no part. The university converts the transcript grades to the American 0–4 GPA scale from a sworn translation. Averages between 7 and 8 usually land near 3.0; above 9, near 4.0. The minimum required is 3.5.
The fall entry deadline is January 5, 2027 (Regular Decision and Early Decision II); Early Decision I and Early Action by November 1, 2026, and spring entry is November 1, 2026 (Spring 2027). Start 10 to 12 months ahead: transcript translation, English score and proof of funds are the steps that delay applications most.
On an F-1 visa you can work up to 20 hours a week on campus during the term and full time during breaks. After graduation, OPT gives 12 months of work authorization in your field, and STEM majors can request 24 more.
University of Miami admits 19% of applicants. The published minimum GPA for international applicants is 3.5 on the American 0–4 scale — a Brazilian transcript is converted to that scale from a sworn translation. The SAT range and average GPA of admitted students, where the university publishes them, are in the Admission section of this page. Below those marks admission is still possible; what gets harder is merit aid.
$66,312 a year at the out-of-state rate, which is what a Brazilian pays. With housing, meals and health insurance the estimated total is $97,153 — about R$ 501,309 in Brazilian reais at R$ 5.16 to the dollar. Merit scholarships reduce tuition, not the other items.
On estimated total cost per year, University of Miami comes to $97,153 and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to $66,926. The gap between the two is usually larger than any merit scholarship, so compare total cost before comparing scholarships.
In practice, yes. The university requires non-local first-year students to live in University housing for two semesters, as long as space is available. The rule does not apply to students living with a parent or legal guardian in Miami-Dade or Broward. A meal plan comes attached to the housing contract. If the student does not select a plan, the university enrols them in the 7 Day All Access plan automatically.
For some of them, yes. The Stamps Scholarship, which covers the full cost of attendance, and the Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship, which covers tuition, both list all incoming first-year students as eligible. The Hammond, Weeks and Jenkins awards are restricted to US citizens and permanent residents. Merit consideration is automatic, but for need-based aid international students must submit the CSS Profile. Confirm the current rules with the international admissions office.
It changes the pace, not the access. Coral Gables is a quiet, leafy city with restaurants and shops minutes from campus. The University Metrorail station sits at the edge of the university and the internal shuttle is free, so a first year without a car is realistic. What takes planning is the beach and nightlife in South Beach, which need a bus connection or a ride.
Sources
Every block on this page carries its own verification date. Costs and admission requirements come from the Common Data Set and the official international admissions page. Enrollment, acceptance and graduation figures come from College Navigator, the US Department of Education's public database.
Converted to Brazilian reais at R$ 5.16 to the dollar on 2026-08-15. Exchange rates move; the dollar figures are the reference.
Data verified on 2026-09-08.
Sources: College Scorecard · Common Data Set · College Navigator · Official university site
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