Indiana's flagship public research university driving discovery across disciplines from genomics to global affairs.
Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship campus of the IU system, offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple schools and colleges. The campus hosts the Jacobs School of Music (one of the world's premier music conservatories), Kelley School of Business, Luddy School of Informatics Computing and Engineering, Maurer School of Law, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, School of Education, and College of Arts and Sciences. The university emphasizes discovery across disciplines including genomics, global affairs, the arts, and artificial intelligence, with extensive research opportunities and study abroad programs.
The Bloomington campus provides extensive student support including academic advising, career services, health and wellness resources, and campus technology. Students engage in campus traditions, community involvement through numerous student organizations, and athletics and recreation programs. Housing and dining options are available, with the campus located in Bloomington offering access to local cultural events and arts programming. The university maintains designated free speech areas and supports student research opportunities and learning communities.
IU Bloomington offers multiple admission pathways including freshman admission, transfer admission, graduate programs, and specialized tracks for international, adult, military, and veteran applicants. The university employs test-optional admission standards for freshmen. Application deadlines and admission standards vary by pathway. The institution provides comprehensive support for prospective students including virtual tours, group visits, admission counselor consultations, and precollege programs.
The university maintains the Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation (IURTC), a not-for-profit agency supporting faculty and researchers in commercializing discoveries. Since 1997, university clients have generated over 1,800 inventions, nearly 500 patents, and 38 start-up companies. The institution supports student research opportunities, innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives, and operates numerous centers, museums, and institutes across campus.