The University of Miami has been described as a major research university set in a tropical garden. One of only 23 private research universities to operate both a law and medical school, UM is located near one the nation’s most dynamic and diverse metropolises.
Comprised of 14 schools and colleges, UM offers a wide selection of academic disciplines ranging from architecture and international studies to law and medicine.
The University of Miami traces its beginnings to 1925 and the origins of the City of Coral Gables, a community marked by stunning Mediterranean architecture and tropical flora. When the city’s founder, George E. Merrick, helped establish the University, he envisioned an institution of higher learning that would embrace the best of the Americas. A history of strong institutional leadership has enabled that vision to triumph. UM has established an international presence in medicine, engineering, law, the marine sciences, international studies, business, communications, and other disciplines.
Today, the University enjoys a well-earned reputation for academic excellence, both for the quality of its students and its renowned faculty. The exceptional learning environment extends beyond the classroom into in the University’s five student residential colleges.
Through a number of innovative programs, the University meets the academic challenges of a diverse student population representing all 50 states and more than 100 nations around the globe.
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