Colleges and Universities in Coral Gables, Florida
 THE
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
More than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around
the world call UM home during the academic semesters. The University
has grown from its main location in the City of Coral Gables to
include the medical campus located in Downtown Miami, the Rosenstiel
School of Marine and Atmospheric Science on Virginia Key, the John
J. Koubek Center in Little Havana, the James L. Knight Center in
Downtown Miami, and the South and Richmond campuses in southwest
Miami-Dade county. With more than 10,000 full- and part-time faculty
and staff, UM is the largest private employer in Miami-Dade County.
The University was chartered in 1925 by a group of citizens who
felt an institution of higher learning was needed for the development
of their young and growing community. The inaugural class of 560
students enrolled in fall of 1926.
 Academic
Excellence
The University's 12 colleges and schools, along with the Division
of Continuing and International Education, offer 150 undergraduate,
130 master's, 60 doctoral and two professional areas of study. The
Coral Gables campus houses eight schools and two colleges. The School
of Medicine has its own campus that is part of the University of
Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center complex in downtown Miami.
The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science is located
on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay. Additionally, other academic programs,
including bi-lingual Continuing Education classes, are offered at
the Koubek Center in Little Havana.
An Athletic Powerhouse
The University of Miami has become a major contender in collegiate
sports. UM's athletics teams have enjoyed unprecedented success
on the fields, winning more than 20 national championships while
UM athletes have earned more than 55 individual titles. The University
is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Northwestern
University Kellogg-Miami EMBA Program
The Kellogg-Miami EMBA Program recognizes the
growing importance of Miami as a commercial and financial center
and gateway to Latin America. The program is designed for mid-career
executives based in the southeastern United States and Latin America
who aspire to senior leadership responsibilities within their organizations.
CORAL GABLES SCHOOLS
A Guide to Educational Institutions in Coral Gables, Florida
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