Education

Miami is home to a strong and growing network of universities, colleges, and K-12 schools that serve a diverse, multilingual community. The University of Miami (UM) in Coral Gables is the city's flagship private research university, renowned for its Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and its medical school. Florida International University (FIU), with campuses in Sweetwater and Biscayne Bay, is one of the largest universities in the US by enrollment and a leader in Latin American and Caribbean studies.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is the fourth-largest school district in the nation, encompassing hundreds of public, magnet, and charter schools. The city also supports a robust private school ecosystem, with institutions in Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and Pinecrest known for academic excellence and bilingual programs. International families are drawn to Miami's immersive Spanish-English dual-language schools, reflecting the city's deep Latin American cultural roots. Browse our listings to find schools and universities by neighborhood and level.