The University of Miami, situated in Miami, Florida, is a renowned private comprehensive university established in 1925. It is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in Florida, particularly acclaimed for its esteemed business and medical schools. These institutions have produced numerous influential figures, including the Prime Minister of Belize, the Minister of Commerce of Peru, senators, representatives, several mayors, and numerous justices.

The University of Miami oversees 12 schools, which include the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Business, School of Law, School of Architecture, School of Music and Art, School of Journalism, School of Education, School of Engineering, and School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Offering a total of 350 undergraduate and doctoral programs, the university attracts approximately 19,000 students annually from over 110 countries. Renowned for its academic excellence, the University of Miami maintains a world-class reputation. With an annual research budget of $413 million, it conducts groundbreaking research across various fields such as medicine, marine sciences, engineering, business, education, and psychology.

Miami is the second-largest city in Florida, situated on the southeastern coast of the state along Biscayne Bay. The metropolitan area encompasses Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County.
The Greater Miami area, which includes Miami, Miami Beach, and nearby neighborhoods such as Little Havana and Little Haiti, is one of the most densely populated urban areas in the United States. The Miami metropolitan area is the largest metropolitan area in the southeastern United States and ranks as the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the country.