Florida International University
Florida International University's main campus at University Park is conveniently located near the Florida Turnpike, the Dolphin Expressway (836) and US-41/S. Tamiami Trial and is 10.4 miles south of the Courtyard by Marriott® Miami West/FL Turnpike hotel.
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Florida International University, a public research university, was founded in 1972 with its first class of 5,667 students with its first commencement in 1973. A few years later, there were more than 10,000 students roaming the FIU campus. Since then, FIU has become the fourth largest university in Florida and the largest in South Florida.
Florida International University Colleges and Schools:
- College of Architecture and the Arts
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education
- College of Engineering and Computing
- Honors College
- College of Law
- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work
In 2009, FIU hired NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas as head coach of the men's basketball team and the television show Burn Notice has filmed various episodes at FIU, with scenes at the College of Business Buildings and the Diaz-Balart College of Law Building.
For more information about Florida International University, please visit the website.
The Courtyard by Marriott® Miami West/FL Turnpike hotel is convenient to the Flagler Station Business Park, the Florida Turnpike, I-75 and US-27, and is near Miami International Airport. Guests will enjoy complimentary high speed Internet access located throughout the hotel, a 24-hour business center, outdoor heated pool and spa and state-of-the-art fitness center with personal televisions on all cardio equipment. The Courtyard by Marriott® Miami West/FL Turnpike hotel is a proud member of the Marriott® family of hotels and your stay will earn Marriott Reward® points.
