FIU Global

What FIU Global does

FIU Global is the central administrative office at Florida International University responsible for coordinating the university's internationalization strategy and operations. It serves FIU's student body (including international students), faculty, and researchers by managing education abroad programs, international student and scholar services, Fulbright Scholar and Student administration, Erasmus+ mobility agreements, and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) virtual exchanges. The office functions as a coordinating layer across the institution rather than as a standalone service provider, and its outputs are programs and partnerships rather than commercial products.

The office's programmatic portfolio rests on three pillars: physical mobility (education abroad and exchange partnerships with European institutions such as Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan and Babes-Bolyai University), digital mobility (COIL virtual exchanges and global learning forums), and high-prestige academic collaborations (dual-degree doctoral programs such as the one with the University of Florence and ongoing Fulbright administration). Underlying operational infrastructure includes contracted services from partners such as International SOS (for travel assistance) and insurance providers such as Chubb, layered onto standard university systems for visa, credential, and enrollment management. There is no indication of proprietary technology platform development; program delivery is built on top of conventional university IT and partner-supplied services.

As a department within a public state university, FIU Global does not operate a commercial revenue model. Funding flows from institutional operating budgets, state appropriations, federal and international grants (e.g., Fulbright, Erasmus+), and program fees passed through to participants. Customer segments are the FIU internal community and partner institutions — there is no external paying customer base in a commercial sense. Growth is constrained by university budget cycles and public-sector funding envelopes rather than market demand dynamics.

Name

FIU Global

Legal name

Florida International University

Website

https://global.fiu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FIU Global is the central administrative office at Florida International University that coordinates the institution's internationalization efforts, managing education abroad, international student services, Fulbright and Erasmus+ programs, COIL virtual exchanges, and a network of 200+ international institutional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Internationalization Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Language Schools (611630), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Virtual/Blended Exchange (COIL) Partnerships (EDAIABAH), Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• International education services
• Study abroad programs
• Cross-border academic exchange
• International student services
• English language training

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Education Abroad Programs: FIU Global coordinates education abroad programs including semester exchanges, faculty-led programs, and study abroad opportunities for FIU students
2. English Language Institute: Language training programs serving international students and professionals from over 45 countries
3. International Student Services: Support services for international students including visa compliance, orientation, and ongoing academic support
4. Fulbright Program Administration: Administrative coordination of Fulbright grants for scholars, specialists, and students both outbound and inbound to FIU
5. Erasmus+ Mobility Grants: European Union funded mobility grants supporting faculty and staff exchanges with European partner institutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FIU Global is the central administrative office for Florida International University's internationalization efforts, coordinating education abroad programs, international student and scholar services, the English Language Institute, COIL virtual exchanges, Fulbright program administration, and Erasmus+ mobility grants. The office integrates global learning competencies into undergraduate curricula through its award-winning Global Learning for Global Citizenship initiative, serving FIU students, faculty, and international partners across more than 200 institutional agreements worldwide.

Product overview

FIU Global is the central administrative office for Florida International University's internationalization efforts, operating as a coordination hub rather than a unified software product. The organization offers a portfolio of educational programs and support services including the award-winning Global Learning for Global Citizenship initiative, Education Abroad programs, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), the English Language Institute, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) for virtual exchanges, Fulbright Program facilitation, ERASMUS+ mobility grants, international travel insurance and assistance, Global First Year support, International Admissions, the annual Global Learning Forum, and the Genoa Semester Abroad program. These offerings are distinct programs managed under the FIU Global umbrella rather than modules of a single platform product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Learning for Global Citizenship An award-winning national model for global learning that provides undergraduate students with curricular and co-curricular opportunities to develop global competencies. More than 200,000 undergraduates have benefited from global learning courses.
• Education Abroad Facilitates international study experiences, faculty-led programs, and student exchanges at partner institutions worldwide for FIU students.
• International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Provides support services for international students and visiting scholars, including visa assistance, cultural adjustment, and academic guidance.
• English Language Institute (ELI) Offers intensive English language instruction and a comprehensive introduction to American and university life for non-native speakers. Has taught approximately 25,000 students from more than 45 countries.
• Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Virtual exchange methodology that enables faculty and students across different countries to collaborate on intercultural projects using digital communication tools.
• Fulbright Program Administration Facilitates Fulbright exchanges for students, scholars, and specialists to teach, research, and collaborate abroad while hosting international Fulbright scholars at FIU. FIU is a Top 5 U.S. doctoral institution producing Fulbright U.S. Scholars in 2023-2024.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Program European Union program supporting faculty and staff mobility to partner institutions including Poznan University of Technology (Poland) and Babes-Bolyai University (Romania).
• International Travel Insurance and Assistance Comprehensive travel assistance through International SOS and insurance coverage underwritten by Chubb for students, faculty, and staff traveling internationally on FIU business.
• Global First Year Program designed to support first-year students with global engagement opportunities and resources.
• International Admissions Admissions services for international students seeking to study at Florida International University.
• Global Learning Forum Annual forum bringing together administrators, faculty, and international education professionals to discuss strategies for global learning implementation and UN SDG integration in higher education.
• Genoa Semester Abroad Semester abroad program allowing students to complete University Core Curriculum (UCC) courses at FIU in Genoa, Italy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 undergraduate students benefited from global learning courses
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• University of FlorenceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Dual-degree doctoral program partnership; graduated first dual-degree doctoral graduate in Spring 2021 with Francisco Febronio Peña, featuring a world-class flooding model collaboration
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on scholarship programs and exchanges between Germany and FIU; coordinated German delegation visits and promotes programs for FIU students and faculty to research, study or intern in Germany
• German Embassy in Washington DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates diplomatic visits and programs supporting FIU-German academic exchange
• German Consulate General in MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitates German academic exchange programs and cultural ties with South Florida region
• German Research Foundation (DFG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman funding agency supporting research collaboration opportunities for FIU faculty and students
• Max Planck Florida Institute for NeurosciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration partner in the German delegation promoting scientific exchange
• Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports German academic exchange and fellowship opportunities through AmericanFriends-of-AVH
• Poznan University of Technology (PUT)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution in Poland; supports teaching and training mobilities for FIU faculty and staff; has expressed interest in establishing official agreement for ongoing collaboration
• Babes-Bolyai University (UBB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner in Romania (Cluj-Napoca); supports teaching and training mobilities; collaborated on global health research initiatives with UBB-Med group
• Universidad Católica de ManizalesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO Learning City partner in Colombia; collaborated with six universities in Manizales on Global Learning for All Through Collective Impact initiative
• USDA-NIFAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded digital agriculture student trip to Colombia through Multicultural Scholars Program
• Earth UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCosta Rica university partnership; FIU Strategic Advisor to the President serves at Earth University
• International SOScoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of international travel assistance and emergency services for FIU travelers since May 1, 2018
• ChubbcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnderwriter for FIU's international travel insurance coverage

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IES Abroad: IES Abroad is a not-for-profit study abroad provider offering programs at multiple global sites, directly comparable to FIU Global's Education Abroad portfolio and Genoa semester program.
• Shorelight Education: Shorelight partners with U.S. universities to deliver international student recruitment, support services, and English language programs—directly comparable to FIU Global's ISSS, ELI, and International Admissions functions.
• CAPA The Global Education Network: CAPA provides study abroad and global city programs for U.S. universities, paralleling FIU Global's faculty-led and semester abroad offerings in scope and structure.
• Institute of International Education (IIE): IIE is the nonprofit that manages the Fulbright Program and a broad portfolio of international education and exchange initiatives, directly mirroring FIU Global's Fulbright administration and student mobility missions.
• Academic Programs International (API): API offers study abroad and international experiential learning programs across multiple countries, directly comparable to FIU Global's education abroad programs in destinations, scale, and university partnership model.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): CIEE is one of the largest U.S. study abroad and exchange providers, directly comparable to FIU Global's education abroad and exchange portfolio in scale and program design.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International: Kaplan International is a global English-language training and university pathway provider, directly comparable to FIU's English Language Institute for international students and ESL programming.
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators: NAFSA is the leading association for international educators and the source of FIU's Senator Paul Simon Award; it serves as a peer network and standards body across the same internationalization space FIU Global operates in.
• EF Education First: EF is a global incumbent in language training, study abroad, and cultural exchange, with a much larger international footprint than FIU Global's ELI but operating in the same language-and-mobility categories.

Others

• World Learning: World Learning operates The Experiment in International Living and School for International Training, programs that intersect with FIU Global's exchange and global learning initiatives through shared funding pools and audience overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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