History of the University

Florida National University opened its first class on January 4th, 1988, in the city of Hialeah, Florida, as Florida International Institute under the administration of Dr. José Regueiro, Dr. María C. Regueiro and Mr. Omar Sánchez. It offered business, computer, dental, electronics, medical, paralegal, and travel programs. The institution soon became Florida International College and then in September 1989, Florida National College. The second campus (Flagler Campus) was opened in Miami on March 3, 1989 and the third campus in Miami (Bird Road Campus) opened on March 5, 1990.

Florida National College officially changed its name to Florida National University on March 24, 2012, after receiving approval by SACSCOC to offer graduate level degree programs. Florida National University offers a variety of career, certificate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs.