History
When IU was founded in 1820, it was one of the first public universities west of the Allegheny Mountains. Today it is one of the top public research universities in the world.
Education
Our degrees for dreamers, doers, and leaders will prepare you for whatever comes next. You can study practically anything here, and many of our programs are among the world’s best.
Whichever on-campus or online degree you choose, you’ll earn an Indiana University degree. It connects you with more than 690,000 living IU graduates—and it shows you’re ready to shine.
Career
The Career Services Office (CSO) serves students, alumni and employers through a variety of services. We offer students, in all stages of their education, career counseling and assessments, resume and cover letter reviews, job search advice and more. Students and employers can take advantage of our on-line recruiting system, IUSBCareers, for job postings (full-time, part-time, internships) and career fairs.
Short Courses
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
198 -28
2023
170 -3
2022
167
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Housing services
Our many locations and IU Online offer a learning environment for every kind of student. Wherever you study, you’ll earn an Indiana University degree and find a community where you belong.
If you’re a domestic first-time freshman or transfer student, we’ve made it easier, faster, and more affordable to apply to more than one IU campus.
Library services
Today the Franklin D. Schurz Library serves as a crucial piece of the IU South Bend campus, indeed of the larger IU system and of the community beyond
Medical services
The IU South Bend Health and Wellness Center is an all-inclusive facility located in Riverside Hall 1960 Northside Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46615. Inside, you will find a range of services from vaccinations to birth control advice to STI services. We specialize in care for IU South Bend students, faculty and staff as well as the community.
Campus life
The campus of IU South Bend borders the St. Joseph River and, like the river, IU South Bend is a focal point for the region. Nearly a dozen north central Indiana and southwestern Michigan counties within a 50-mile radius look to the campus for academic and professional programs and for community services. Academic partnerships are in place with Ivy Tech Community College and other area community colleges to ensure smooth transitions between the two-year institutions and IU South Bend.
Sports facilities
The Sports Information Director is responsible for the marketing and promotion of Indiana University South Bend varsity athletics. The office strives to increase the exposure and showcase the accomplishments of student-athletes at Indiana University South Bend not only on the court, but also in the classroom.
The goal centers around producing timely results and having the ability to assist others seeking information.
Indiana University South Bend offers intercollegiate programs at the varsity level in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, softball, baseball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, and men's and women's tennis.Student clubs
Students within the College have organized a number of clubs to allow them to further pursue their interests.
IU South Bend is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) located at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604.