Living and Working in columbus

You're Going to Love it Here!

Welcome to Indiana University Columbus. Professionally, our campus is a great place to teach, collaborate, find support for your research, and make a difference in the lives of our students.

Few small cities blend world-class architecture and art and small-town charm along with truly unique family fun destinations quite like Columbus, Indiana, where art is a way of life and history colors the present. Downtown is the heart of Columbus. You’ll find downtown dining, shops, and boutiques that make it a one-of-a-kind destination. Situated between Indianapolis and Louisville, whatever you can’t find in Columbus is only a short ride away.

Campus resources

University Library

The University Library of Columbus serves IU Columbus students, faculty, and staff in addition to those at Ivy Tech Community College.

Faculty research

You’ll find research opportunities that cover every interest and expand your understanding of what research is—and where it can take you.

Faculty resources

We strive to provide a welcoming campus with the purpose of developing faculty careers, cultivating academic leadership, and recognizing faculty excellence.

Campus counseling services

The Tom and Barbara Schoellkopf Community Counseling Center is a training clinic that provides counseling services to students, faculty, and staff at IU Columbus.