As an international student, you want a university with highly ranked academic programs, a first-class reputation, and a community where you can feel at home. At Indiana University, you’ll find all of this—and more.
This page provides an overview of IU Bloomington admissions, including standard requirements for freshmen, transfer, and graduate prospective students.
Your admission process begins when you apply to IU Bloomington. You can apply as a freshman, transfer, or graduate student.
Freshmen students are those who have never attended college or university before. Requirements for freshman applicants include:
IU Bloomington will review your application and supplemental materials, paying particular attention to academic performance, grade trends, strength and quality of your high school curriculum, and SAT or ACT scores, if applicable.
Admitted students will be automatically admitted to University Division, but there are direct admission options. You will be notified of an admissions decision via email from the Office of International Services.
To apply as a transfer student, you must be currently attending or have previously attended a college or university either in the United States or another country. Transfer student admission is selective, meaning you must demonstrate a solid academic record before applying to IU Bloomington. Application requirements for transfer students include:
IU weighs consistently above average or improving grades heavily in transfer admissions decisions. If you have less than one year of full-time university study or are participating in a dual enrollment program, you need to meet the freshman admission requirements.
Graduate applicants can apply to IU Bloomington during the final year of their undergraduate programs or after receiving a United States bachelor’s degree or its recognized equivalent. Graduate admissions are specific to each graduate program, with every department requiring different qualifications and materials. To learn more about what your desired program requires, visit the website of the program.
Graduate students must still meet English language proficiency requirements to attend IU Bloomington.
International students who need an immigration document (I-20 or DS-2019) must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to pay for their education and living expenses. Tuition and fees will vary depending on the program. Determine estimated expenses for undergraduate and graduate international students.
IU Bloomington offers a number of scholarships for international students, including merit-based scholarships, and scholarships funded by alumni donors. Learn more about scholarship opportunities you may be eligible for.
There are also funding opportunities via student loans, sponsored funding, external funding, and fellowships and assistantships. Learn more about funding options.
Our admission counselors are available to answer your questions about Indiana University Bloomington admissions. Learn more about majors, classes, student involvement opportunities, residence halls, or anything else on your mind.
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Learn how to applyHome to over 6,000 international students, Indiana University is certain that you’ll find our academic programs inspiring and rewarding—enough to ignite your curiosity and illuminate the path to your future. Now that you know how to become a Hoosier, take the next step by applying to IU Bloomington.
