Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee18,566USD
- Start dateJan, May
- QS Ranking#659
Program overview
What Florida International University says about their program:
The Academy for International Disaster Preparedness prepares students to plan for, respond to, recover from and mitigate damages to all types of disasters not only affecting South Florida, but including those impacting the nation and the world. Many of the faculty in the program are current or senior officials working for the United Nations, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, state and county emergency manager directors as well as leading academic scholars in their respective fields.
Florida International University (FIU) offers a 30-credit Bachelor of Arts in Disaster Management through the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work. The program's curriculum is designed to develop and improve the skills of disaster practitioners and those interested in entering the exciting field of disaster management.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Required grades
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Scholarships at Florida International University
Florida International University’s scholarship resources state that the Office of Scholarships provides information and assistance to incoming, transfer, international, and current students. International students are directed to FIU Scholarship Search and additional funding resources, including Florida Linkage Programs and Honors College scholarships where eligible.
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Fees
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Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
from US$18,566 per year
What is the cost of living near Florida International University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $2,574 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,873 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $95 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $66 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $64 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $110 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $273 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $113 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $72 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and onestop.fiu.edu (University published).
Visa requirements for Florida International University
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