Study abroad at Aventura

Aventura is an upscale, tropical planned suburban enclave in northern Miami-Dade County, Florida, situated along the Intracoastal Waterway just minutes from Sunny Isles Beach, world-famous Aventura Mall (the premier luxury shopping destination in the US), and Fort Lauderdale. Aventura provides prime residential, healthcare, and educational access to the greater South Florida higher education network, including Florida International University (FIU - Biscayne Bay Campus just 10 minutes south, top-ranked for Hospitality Management and Marine Biology), Nova Southeastern University (NSU - premier health sciences, pharmacy, and osteopathic medicine university), University of Miami (UM), and Keiser University. Programs in Business Administration, International Tourism, Healthcare Management, and Computer Science are taught 100% in English with prestigious US accreditations (AACSB, SACSCOC). Students benefit from a high-security resort lifestyle, direct Brightline high-speed train connectivity (Aventura Station connecting to Downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando), warm year-round tropical weather, and direct F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support.

Tuition fees for international students attending nearby universities from Aventura range between $19,500 and $25,500 per academic year at Florida International University (FIU - public), while private institutions (Nova Southeastern University, University of Miami) range from $34,000 to $58,000 per year. Master's programs range from $22,000 to $42,000 per year (with international merit scholarships up to $8,000/year). Student condominium rentals and private apartments along Biscayne Boulevard, Country Club Drive, and Aventura Boulevard range from $1,400 to $2,400 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $1,300 and $2,100.

International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon admission and verification of financial documentation (bank statement certifying first-year tuition and living expenses), the institution's International Student Services office (ISSS) issues the official Form I-20. The student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate.