Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area Colleges

If you choose to go to school in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area you'll find a diverse range of colleges that offering everything from arts to sciences. Notable public institutions include Miami Dade College and Florida International University, the largest university in South Florida. Private schools include St. Thomas University, Dade Medical College, Johnson and Wales University, Florida Memorial University, Miami International University of Art and Design, and the largest private university in Florida, Miami University.

About the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Located along the beach, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale region is home to hot days, hot nightlife and hot food. Renowned as the most Latin city in the world north of Mexico, the Miami area is a cultural hodgepodge offering eclectic eateries, exotic shopping and terrific people watching. Outdoor enthusiasts can play beach volleyball, hike along tropical shores and get wet with water sports, while culture vultures will find a range of museums from the Haitian Heritage Museum to the Chess Hall of Fame. There's also interesting Art Deco architecture and plentiful parks and gardens. If you choose to go to school in the Miami area you'll find more than enough spice to keep your free time interesting.