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About the School of International and Public Affairs
The School of International and Public Affairs brings together FIU’s internationally oriented disciplines to provide cutting-edge research, first-rate teaching and innovative training necessary for the globalized world of the 21st Century. The academic core of the school is comprised of eight major departments and houses many of FIU’s most prominent international centers,institutes and programs. The quality of its faculty and innovative programs has earned the school affiliate membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA).
An integral part of the College of Arts & Sciences, SIPA is one of three mission-based schools designed to enhance the experiences for our students and increase collaboration among disciplines. This includes collaborations with its sister schools, the School of Environment, Arts and Society and the School of Integrated Science and Humanity, as well as other colleges and programs at FIU to address key issues facing the world. The School of International and Public Affairs is fulfilling part of FIU’s greater, global mission to be a major international education center that fosters mutual understanding throughout the world.
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