Indiana University is internationally known for the quality of its academic programs, and it attracts students from all over the world. At the same time, this research university plays a key role in the economic and social well-being of Indiana residents, offering educational, cultural, and economic benefits to the state.

Located in the heartland of America, Indiana University is within a day's drive of a quarter of the U.S. population. The school offers eight Indiana campuses: the original campus in Bloomington, which is a residential campus; an urban campus in Indianapolis, which also includes the IU Medical Center; and six regional Indiana campuses in the cities of Gary, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Richmond, and New Albany.

Each of the eight Indiana campuses plays an important role in the community where it's located. In addition to offering education programs, Indiana campuses form partnerships with local government, schools, and businesses to promote development and benefit Indiana residents. Whether you want to use Indiana University's extensive library facilities, see a play, hear a nationally known speaker, or take a class, you can look to your local campus for a host of resources.

Indiana University educates students for 21st century jobs in areas such as informatics and biotechnology, which are vital to Indiana's economy. And as a major research university, the school is involved in research and development that directly stimulate the economy by creating new jobs and attracting business and industry to the state.