All academic programs of Florida International University are approved by the Florida Board of Education, the FIU Board of Trustees and the Florida Board of Governors. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS. 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredits engineering programs on a nationwide basis. Students wishing more information about accreditation should consult their respective departmental office or the Office of the Dean. The following baccalaureate engineering programs in the college are accredited by ABET, Inc., Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.

The Baccalaureate program in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CEC) of ABET.

The Baccalaureate program in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE, 1717 North Loop 1604 East, Suite 320. San Antonio, Texas 78232-1570).