College Profile: Ai Miami International University of Art & Design

Miami International University of Art & Design continues to build a solid tradition of excellence in career-focused education in the applied arts that began in 1965. The university is one of The Art Institutes, a system of over 45 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, visual arts, fashion, and culinary arts professionals. Our programs are designed to help develop and expand creativity while providing students with marketable skills to enter their chosen careers. The university is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Miami and is easily accessible by public transit or the major interstate.

The city of Miami is rich in tradition, diversity and international cultures as is Miami International University of Art & Design. Our students hail from over 46 countries speaking 18 different languages representing a tremendous blend of nationalities, religious affiliations, and cultural identities. Our students are invited to not only share their unique culture with others, but also experience the cultures that surround them. With a dedicated International Student Affairs department we keep incoming, current and graduating international students informed of changes to regulations affecting them.

Key Facts:

• Approximately 17 to 1 average student to faculty ratio
• Enrollment of over  2,209 as of Fall 2009
• Diverse student body with approximately 11% international students

Our Programs

Accessory Design (AA)
Advertising (BA)
Audio Production (BS)
Computer Animation (BFA/MFA)
Fashion Design (AA/BFA)
Fashion Merchandising (AA/BA)
Film (MFA)
Film & Digital Production (BFA)
Graphic Design (BFA/MA/MFA)
Interior Design (BFA/MFA)
Photography (BFA)
Visual Arts (MFA)
Visual & Entertainment Arts (BFA)
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (BFA)
Web Design & Interactive Media (BFA)

AA - Associate of Arts | AS -Associate of Science | BS - Bachelor of Science
BA - Bachelor of Arts | BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts | MA - Master of Arts
MFA - Master of Fine Arts

Editorial provided by Marcia Gomez, Director of Communications, Ai Miami International University of Art & Design.