Living in Indianapolis

We will help you thrive here

When you move to a new place—especially a new country—there is a lot to learn. You will have opportunities to explore and grow.

The Office of International Affairs (also called OIA) is here to help you. We will give you information and direct you to resources so you can become comfortable with student life at IUPUI and prepare for success.

Start with these pages, and contact us to ask questions.

  • downtown Indy canal.
  • Indy Children's museum with dinosaurs in front of the building
  • Motorspeedway
  • Statehouse
  • people at white river state park
  • Jaw and Jinx, IUPUI mascots

Life in Indianapolis Is Always Exciting

IUPUI is in downtown Indianapolis, the capital and largest city in the state of Indiana. From our campus, you can walk to great restaurants and shopping, world-class performances, professional sporting events, and much more.

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Start Your Housing Search Early

Housing should be one of your top priorities when you get accepted to IUPUI or decide to work here. You have many options. Students’ options include on-campus housing such as our globally themed International House.

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