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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington
The flagship Hoosier experience

A legendary campus building tomorrow

IU Bloomington is a premier academic institution and a high-energy residential campus. We combine the power of a billion-dollar research enterprise with a culture of success that spans over two centuries. Here, you join a community of leaders shaping the future of global industry, culture, and innovation.

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Top-ranked programs

An education designed for you

Our academic programs lead the nation in business, environmental policy, and technology. Whether you study at the top-ranked Kelley School of Business or learn one of 80+ languages—the most taught at any American university—you gain the skills needed to lead anywhere in the world.

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Life-changing breakthroughs

Discover tomorrow's solutions

As a leading research institution, IU is at the forefront of improving lives. With more than $1.1 billion in annual research spending, our faculty and students are making the internet safer, advancing cancer care, and driving economic growth.

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Hoosier hospitality

Join a large, inclusive community

We pair the resources of a major university with the personal feel of a close-knit community. Whether you are competing in the Little 500, celebrating a football championship, or walking our beautiful, historic campus, you belong to a vibrant, international environment.

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  • 930+
    Academic programs
  • 47,000+
    Students from all 50 states and 140+ countries
  • $1B+
    Annual research expenditures
  • Largest
    medical school in the United States
 

By the numbers

Explore the full breakdown of IU Bloomington's academic standing and see how we lead the nation in student success.
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Our story

A legacy of progress

For more than two centuries, IU Bloomington has helped shape Indiana and the world through education, discovery, and service. Explore the history that defines us, the initiatives guiding our future, and the stories making an impact today.

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Professional stewardship

Guided by vision, focused on outcomes

Our leadership team, faculty, and staff are dedicated to the IU 2030 mission: helping students succeed and creating life-changing research. We prepare the next generation of policy-makers, entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals to enter the workforce with a competitive edge and a network of 806,000+ alumni.

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Academic standards

Accredited excellence

Indiana University Bloomington is a Research 1 (R1) university and proudly accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This designation reflects our standing as one of the nation's top research-intensive institutions, dedicated to high-quality teaching and student success.

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