Student review [#100211] for Materials Science
at Florida International University - FIU

It is one of the best universities in the world in terms of diversity. Since it is located in the heart of Miami, one of the world’s top tourist destinations, it is culturally very vibrant. Most colleagues and faculty members are friendly, and the university itself is quite large. The Argentina national football team, along with Messi, practiced there several times before the Copa final. Many celebrities and prominent public figures, such as former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, David Beckham, and Pitbull, frequently visit the university.

However, the university needs improvement in terms of infrastructure, especially in the College of Engineering and Computing. Many of the machines in the Motorola Nanofabrication Facility are outdated and require significant renovation. In addition, PhD student salaries need to be increased, as the cost of living in the city is very high.