History
IU Indianapolis launched as an independent campus on July 1, 2024, after a decades-long partnership with Purdue University. For more than 50 years, the campus has differentiated itself as an institution at the forefront of innovation and discovery.
Education
By offering a distinctive range of bachelor’s, master’s, professional, and Ph.D. degrees, IU Indianapolis promotes the educational, cultural, and economic development of central Indiana and beyond through innovative collaborations, external partnerships, and a strong commitment to diversity. At IU, you'll get hands-on learning from the start with Bridge Week.
Work in groups, serve the community, explore Indianapolis, and launch your learning journey through common first-year experiences.
Research
Get involved in the innovative and groundbreaking research taking place across the IU Indianapolis campus.
Get a taste of research opportunities right away with the 1st Year Research Immersion Program (1RIP). Through 1RIP, first-year undergraduate students gain an immersive experience in research, scholarship, and creative activity on campus. You are paired with a faculty mentor and collaborate with peers on a team project from a wide array of scientific and creative disciplines.
Career
Find internships, connect with employers, and build a strong resume with IU Indianapolis’ network of career resources. Whether it’s your first semester or last, you can benefit from Fall Career Week. Held as part of National Career Development Week each November.
Fall Career Week offers opportunities to:
- Learn about career paths and the majors that will get you where you want to go.
- Develop skills for job-searching, such as how to prepare for an interview or negotiate a salary.
- Explore and plan for internships.
- Network with employers and professionals in a variety of career fields.
- Have your resume or LinkedIn profile reviewed.
Indiana University Indianapolis Key Statistics & Highlights
- #189 Ranking
- 146 Scholarships
- 25,497 Students
- 1,800 Students (int'l)
- 5,118 Students (female)
Indiana University Indianapolis Overview
Indiana University Indianapolis Scholarships
Indiana University Indianapolis Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Indiana University Indianapolis. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Bepko Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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Indiana University Indianapolis Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 5.9% United States
Top 5.8% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
401
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dropped 100 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | 301 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | 189 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By TopUniversities
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 951 | 1001 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Discover academic and career support and campus tutoring resources designed to help you thrive.
- Bepko Learning Center- Take advantage of tutoring, mentoring, and success coaching services designed to help you achieve your educational goals.
- ePortfolio Studio - Meet with a peer consultant to get help with your ePortfolio assignment or feedback on an existing portfolio.
- Mathematics Assistance Center (MAC) and Statistics Assistance (MAC Stat) - Get help with math and statistics at the MAC and MAC Stat. Open 60+ hours per week, including 5 hours of weekend support.
Housing services
First-year students - Live in historic Ball Hall, home to 325 students in single, double, and triple occupancy rooms, Ball Hall offers modern comfort in a historic environment.
All students can enjoy modern convenience in North Hall. North Hall is the newest residential facility and home to around 600 students. It offers 30 common spaces and single and double rooms, some with private bathrooms.
Students can also live in the heart of campus in University Tower and enjoy a triple occupancy room with a private bathroom, skyline views, and quick access to campus dining.
Library services
The IUPUI University Library remembers with deep appreciation Robert L. Payton. Mr. Payton was a pioneer in the field of philanthropy, and played a leading role in establishing philanthropy as an academic discipline. He became the first ever professor of Philanthropic Studies at IUPUI and was a founding Director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
ICT services
Pick a topic—any topic. No matter what resources you’re looking for, you’ll find them at IU Indianapolis libraries. You can check out the stacks, access online academic sources, book a study room, or use the printers and copiers.
Medical services
Indiana University Indianapolis is surrounded by quality health care options. If you are an international student or scholar at Indiana University Indianapolis and purchased the IU International health insurance plan, then lots of options are are covered under that plan.
Campus life
Beginning with our roots in Bloomington, Indiana, IU is now a major multi-campus university system with locations across the state and the world.
The statewide IU system includes five additional campuses, two regional centers, and nine School of Medicine campuses across Indiana.
The core campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis give students the opportunity to choose a traditional setting or a big-city environment.
The regional campuses offer 4-year IU degrees and graduate degrees in small-campus environments throughout the state.
Regional centers of IU Indianapolis include IU Columbus, which offers a range of degrees in south-central Indiana, and IU Fort Wayne, which offers health science degrees.
Sports facilities
Gym facilities: Strengthen your body and mind. Want to lift some weights, do some cardio, or drop in for a fitness class? IU Indianapolis has the facilities to meet your needs.
Swimming: Take it to the water - Reserve a lane for no cost during the IU Indianapolis Natatorium’s lap swim times and channel your inner Olympic swimmer.
Intramural sports: Get your game on - Engage in some friendly competition in one of our intramural sports leagues. Play soccer, volleyball, kickball... you name it!
Student clubs
Build your teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills (and even your resume!) when you join one of our 330+ student organizations. Find the right student organization for you: Whether you’re looking for friends who share your hobbies or ways to help your community, there’s a club for you.
You can also create your own student-run organization. Have a fantastic idea for an organization that doesn’t exist yet? Create your own! It’s pretty simple.
Accreditation
IU Indianapolis is a Research 1 (R1) classified university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is proudly accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Indiana University Indianapolis Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Indianapolis City
#2 Branch Campus
United States Country
Bloomington City
Indiana University Indianapolis Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
Based on 25 reviews
- 5 Star 10 Reviews
- 4 Star 11 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
- Student Diversity 4.4
Me
I think this is a great campus. I am an older student and I feel very accepted here. The professors are great and you they are there for their students and want to succeed. There has been a lot of supports put in place to help students, especially if they are struggling with things outside the classroom to help them in their journey of obtaining their dream of a college degree.
Broad liberal arts training
It's a great school for graduate school. The professors are amazing and you really gain a lot of experience. The LP requirements for undergraduates are great because it allows you to interact with other departments and events you normally may not attend
Growing from the seeds
IU Columbus is really small but does its best with the resources it has available. There could be expanded parking and more safety precautions as anyone can enter the small building. But I feel the IU Spirit and the teachers and classes are great. My major complaint with the classes is that when there aren't enough students enrolled to a class the course has to be dropped by anymore enrolled. The downside of small colleges. However, the psychology research teachers are great and I have been able to get involved with a research team and I have applied to OSR in Chicago. I don't think I would have done it if the teachers had not been opened to allowing their students to get involved with what little they have started off with but are continuing to form.
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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