About UM

The University of Miami is among the nation’s fine institutions of higher education—an energetic, forward-thinking private research university that pursues academic excellence, warmly embraces the world’s diversity and capitalizes on new opportunities.

We’re also committed to serving the surrounding community and investing deeply in it. That commitment to community, linked to world-class faculty and a thriving international city, makes UM the pre-eminent mechanism for enriching lives, advancing careers and boosting businesses.