Welcome to Indianapolis, a vibrant city packed with real-world opportunities. Our city is home to Fortune 500 companies, state and federal government offices, major healthcare systems, and half a dozen professional sports teams. Steps away from campus, you'll find internships, work experience, and networking opportunities to build the foundation for your career.
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Where campus and community come together
We’re proud to call Indianapolis our home, and we work hand-in-hand with our community to improve our city each and every day. Our dedication has earned national recognition for service learning by U.S. News & World Report. Community engagement is a key component of an IUPUI education; it will be the foundation to your success as a student, and it's a mindset adopted by Jaguars.
Learn about our work in the communityIndianapolis is …
Innovating the future of digital technology
#4in U.S. cities with high-tech job growth
75,000Tech-related jobs
Leading the way in emerging industries
#7in the “Top 10 Metro Cities for Economic Growth Potential”
1stin the nation for interstate highway access
$34.4 billionin international investments
Advancing the field of health and life sciences
#4in the nation for life sciences communities
9thin the U.S as the state with the largest life sciences employment
Evolving systems and techniques in manufacturing
30global manufacturing companies headquartered in Indianapolis
2ndlargest hiring sector in Indianapolis behind government
2ndlargest FedEx hub in the world
Growing together for 50+ years
A lot has changed since IUPUI was founded in 1969, but our commitment to our community hasn’t. In 2019, we celebrated our 50th anniversary, and recognized the importance of our connection to Indianapolis. We're continuing to honor our past, and we envision an even better future together.
Learn more about our 50th anniversary