Visiting IU Bloomington requires more effort and planning for international students, but it is so worth the energy. When you’re on our campus, you’ll really understand what it’s like to be a student here. You’ll feel like you’re coming home.
Unable to visit, but want to know more? You can connect with an admissions counselor or chat with an International Student Ambassador.
Bloomington is one of the top college towns in America, according to USA Today.
If you can’t arrange a visit to IU Bloomington, you can tour our campus—virtually—from anywhere in the world.
In the Office of Admissions’ virtual tour, experience the beauty of IU Bloomington as you take a walking tour of campus narrated by an IU guide.
Take the virtual tour
If you’re applying as an undergraduate student, you can work with the Office of Admissions to make sure you see and experience as much as possible during your visit.
You can also meet with our international admissions team to ask any questions you may have about applying to IU.
Learn about visit options
See what current students have to say about our academic programs, housing options, and more.
Watch the videos
If you’re applying as a graduate student, please contact the department you would like to study in to plan your visit.
We would be happy to meet with you to answer any questions you may have about IU and the admission process.
Bloomington offers the best small-town atmosphere while not sacrificing the amenities of big city living—you can find international grocery stores, restaurants with cuisine from around the world, and ethnic festivals in our city. You’ll also find our campus and the surrounding community to be a fun and diverse place where higher education, local establishments, and the city population combine to create one of the best college towns in the U.S.
We’re committed to promoting an atmosphere of equity and inclusion on our campus, taking a proactive stance on preventing bias incidents through education, awareness, and a culture of honesty and trust. We’ve provided a set of resources to help our international students understand the context of current events in the U.S. and what IU Bloomington is doing to make the campus safe and welcoming.
The IU Bloomington campus and local community prioritize working to keep students safe. Our dedicated Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) and The Guardian app help maintain safety on campus by providing resources to students that connect them with tools to keep themselves and others safe. We also work to provide safety measures for pedestrians on campus, local weather events, and emergencies.
We know you’ll love our campus and community, whether you tour IU Bloomington in person or virtually. Now that you’ve learned how to visit us, take the next step in your journey toward becoming a Hoosier!
