Schools & Departments

When you study engineering or computing at our college, you’ll join one of our seven nationally recognized departments and schools.

Each department focuses on a key area and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs that help students succeed in high-demand careers.

Anamika Prasad in her lab with student

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Work with advanced materials that support new treatments. Apply AI to improve how diseases are diagnosed and how patients receive care. At the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), ranked No. 45 among public institutions for graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, you learn from leading experts, gain hands-on experience in modern labs and work on real projects that improve lives.

Learn more about BME

Two people in hard hats in the Wall of Wind control room

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

From the buildings we live in to the water we drink, civil and environmental engineers shape our daily lives. The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) trains the next generation of engineers to design safe and sustainable roads, homes, bridges and environmental systems for the future.

Learn more about CEE

Arif Sarwat and student in the Energy, Power & Sustainability Lab

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Design next-generation cybersecurity. Build smarter power systems. Unlock quantum breakthroughs. At the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, you’ll learn from leading researchers who are shaping the technologies of tomorrow. Our programs blend hands-on experience, cutting-edge labs and industry partnerships so you graduate ready to lead in a fast-moving field.

Learn more about ECE

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Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering

The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering (MME) combines creativity with hands-on research. Students gain practical experience and develop the skills needed to make an impact in industries like manufacturing, energy and space exploration, as well as in designing new materials for nanotechnology, biosensors and electronics.

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Jean Tonday Rodriguez and Mohammad Kumail Kazmi in the The Analytics for Cyber Defense lab.

Knight Foundation School of Computing & Information Sciences

At the Knight Foundation School of Computing & Information Sciences (KFSCIS), you gain the skills that drive top industries and have launched alumni careers at Google, Amazon, Citrix and Tesla. Tackle real-world problems, learn from leading faculty and grow in Miami’s thriving tech community. Programs like the BS in Data Science and AI combine hands-on projects with rigorous coursework, turning complex data into actionable insights.

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FIU students learn at a construction site

Moss School of Construction

Build your career in one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the nation. At the Moss School of Construction (CM), you gain hands-on experience in South Florida's booming industry. You learn from expert faculty, connect with top employers through career expos and strong industry partnerships and develop the skills to lead projects from concept to completion.

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Teaching and learning engineering

Multidisciplinary Engineering & Computing Education, Systems and Management Department

The Multidisciplinary Engineering & Computing Education, Systems and Management Department (ESM) uses research and proven methods to help more students succeed in engineering and computer science.

Learn more about ESM