Welcome to Notre Dame’s Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate
At the heart of the University of Notre Dame, the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate (FIRE) educates and inspires tomorrow’s ethical leaders in real estate, the world’s largest asset class. Through world-class research, innovative teaching, and powerful industry engagement, FIRE is shaping the future of real estate with purpose.
Our mission is to develop professionals who create sustainable, thriving communities and places of lasting value. As a top-tier real estate program, we unite multidisciplinary research with real-world impact, empowering students and partners to be a force for good in our nation and world.
By collaborating with academic leaders, forward-thinking organizations, and key industry stakeholders, FIRE is redefining what it means to lead in real estate through insight, integrity, and innovation.
Join us in shaping the next generation of real estate leaders.
The Future of Real Estate Starts Here
Notre Dame’s Class of 2026 Is Poised to Lead and Innovate.
FIRE Partners with BL Next to Prepare Student-Athletes for Careers in Real Estate
The Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate (FIRE) has partnered with BL Next to provide training for Notre Dame student-athletes pursuing careers in real estate.
Seven Real Estate Undergrads Serve in Mission-Driven Internships
Seven Notre Dame students minoring in real estate are interning for mission-driven real estate organizations around the country this summer. This summer’s cohort of placements includes both Catholic dioceses and faith-based affordable housing developers.
Notre Dame’s Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate Celebrates the 2026 Graduating Class
This year, 160 students are graduating with the minor, and they come from 20 different majors. Not only Finance and Economics, but also Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology, Global Affairs, American Studies, and more.