Indiana University Bloomington
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Indiana University Bloomington is in Bloomington, United States. Tuition for international students: $44,339 per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: College-preparatory secondary coursework At least 34 credits of college-preparatory courses; U.S. high school diploma or equivalent. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79. Applying: intake: Fall, Spring, Summer semester; application fee $65. Scholarships: 7 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition $44,339 per year + housing and meals $12,431 per year The college asks you to show $61,156 in available funds for the I-20 (visa paperwork). This is proof you can pay, not a bill. |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: not yet determined. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 3 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. C.V. Starr Foundation Scholarship: only for students from China. Irving and Lena Lo (ILLO) Scholarship Fund: only for students from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan. Japan Alumni Chapter Scholarship: only for students from Japan. |
| Chances of admission | College-preparatory secondary coursework: At least 34 credits of college-preparatory courses. U.S. high school diploma or equivalent. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79, Duolingo 115, PTE 53. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Nov 1 (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) Last round: Regular Decision, Feb 1. |
| Where and how students live | Bloomington · 64 km from IND airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required; housing and meals $12,431 per year |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Meets full financial need | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“Qualified international students who submit a complete application for admission by February 1 will be considered for merit-based scholarships specifically for international students.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Forms for international aid applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Must request aid when applying? | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| SAT / ACT policy | Test-optional (SAT/ACT may be submitted)Sources (1)“Indiana University Bloomington is a test-optional institution providing students with the choice of whether to include test scores with their application for admission.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (6)“IU Bloomington requires all international undergraduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency. You need to have met this English proficiency requirement within the last two years.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Holding citizenship from or completing at least three full years of secondary school in a predominantly English-speaking country, defined in the list of English-speaking countries”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL (internet-based test) 79”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duolingo English Test (DET) 115”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Pearson PTE 53”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (2)“Successfully completing Level 7 of the Intensive English Program (IEP) at IU Bloomington”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IU Bloomington requires all international undergraduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency. You need to have met this English proficiency requirement within the last two years.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Global Citizen Scholarship
$3,000–$5,000 one-time
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: $3,000–$5,000 one-time
- Number of awards: 3
- Deadline: Nov 1
Sources (3)
“The award is a one-time scholarship presented to three students each year during International Education Week. The first place winner will receive $5,000, the second place winner will receive $4,000, and the third place winner will receive $3,000.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship recognizes the outstanding contributions international students make to IU.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline to submit your entry for the Global Citizen Scholarship is November 1st at 11:59 PM.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12C.V. Starr Foundation Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from China
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
- Deadline: Feb 1
Sources (3)
“The C.V. Starr Foundation Scholarship at Indiana University is a one-year award offered to high-achieving nonimmigrant, first-year undergraduate students from China.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students are automatically considered for this scholarship when they apply for admission to IU Bloomington. No separate scholarship application is required.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Submit all your admission application materials by February 1 to be considered.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Global Engagement Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
- Deadline: Feb 1
Sources (3)
“February 1 is the regular decision deadline and the deadline for Global Engagement Scholarship consideration.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Qualified international students who submit a complete application for admission by February 1 will be considered for merit-based scholarships specifically for international students.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“These scholarships will be determined based on academic information provided in the admission application-no separate application is required.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Irving and Lena Lo (ILLO) Scholarship Fund
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (3)
“The Irving and Lena Lo (ILLO) Scholarship Fund supports undergraduate and graduate students at IU Bloomington from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Demonstrate financial need.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Complete a scholarship application form through Atlas”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Japan Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from Japan
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
- Deadline: Feb 1
Sources (3)
“The Japan Alumni Chapter Scholarship is a one-time award for students from Japan who show high academic excellence. Preference is given to incoming undergraduate students at IU Bloomington.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students are automatically considered for this scholarship when they apply for admission to IU Bloomington. No separate scholarship application is required.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Submit all your admission application materials by February 1 to be considered.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Rising Star Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 3+
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (4)
“Identify as a female, nonimmigrant, international student.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Be a freshman, sophomore, or junior at the time of nomination.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students cannot apply for this scholarship. Instead, students need to be nominated by an IU faculty or staff member.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Scott Schurz Latin American Scholarship
Amount not published
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (3)
“The Scott Schurz Latin American Journalism Scholarship is available to incoming students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree through The Media School and is renewable up to four years.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The Media School administers this scholarship and matches students primarily through IU's Selective Scholarship Application.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“We recommend applying by February 1 for full consideration.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall, Spring, Summer semester Source (3)“If you wish to attend the spring semester (January start), apply by September 15.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you wish to attend the summer semester (June start), apply by January 1.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Fall start, early action (non-binding) application deadline: November 1”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | $65 one-time Source (1)“When you submit your application, you must pay a $65 nonrefundable application fee. Your application will not be processed and we will not make an admission decision until we receive a completed waiver or the application fee.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“Required materials include secondary school records and demonstration of English proficiency.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Proof of funds / financial documents: Required Source (1)“As an international student, you are required to show that you have the funds to support yourself for an academic year before you can get a visa. This financial documentation will be required as part of the admissions process.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“You must submit a complete application for admission, including official transcript, essay, fee or fee waiver, and SAT, ACT, and/or CLT scores (if applicable*) by November 1 to be considered for the early action (non-binding) deadline.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Optional Source (2)“Optional materials you can submit with your application”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Sometimes you may want to have a teacher, counselor, employer, or coach write a letter of recommendation to help us get to know you better.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional Source (1)“Indiana University Bloomington is a test-optional institution providing students with the choice of whether to include test scores with their application for admission.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“Required materials include secondary school records and demonstration of English proficiency.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You must submit a complete application for admission, including official transcript, essay, fee or fee waiver, and SAT, ACT, and/or CLT scores (if applicable*) by November 1 to be considered for the early action (non-binding) deadline.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application | Nov 1 Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Source (1)“For highest admission and scholarship consideration, apply by the early action (non-binding) November 1 deadline.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Regular Decision — Application | Feb 1 The normal round; not binding. |
| Early Action — Scholarship application | Nov 1 Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Source (1)“To be considered for IU Scholarships, you must submit your complete application for admission to IU by November 1.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Regular Decision — Scholarship application | Feb 1 The normal round; not binding. Source (1)“February 1 is the regular decision deadline and the deadline for Global Engagement Scholarship consideration.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | $44,339 per year (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | $12,431 per year (reference) |
| Student health insurance | $1,916 per year (reference) Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | $61,156 per year (reference) Funds you must document for the first year to receive the I-20 (needed for the student visa). |
Sources (8)
“Tuition and mandatory fees $44,339”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Estimated costs for international undergraduate students”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Housing and food (based on a double residence hall room with a standard meal plan) $12,431”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Mandatory health insurance $1,916”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Total for 9 months $61,156”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you already have health insurance, you might qualify for an exemption from the IU Plan if you meet certain criteria.”ois.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you qualify for an automatic exemption, you should not be assessed the IU Health Insurance Fee and will not be enrolled in the IU International Plan.”ois.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“As an international student, you are required to show that you have the funds to support yourself for an academic year before you can get a visa. This financial documentation will be required as part of the admissions process.”bloomington.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required Source (1)“If you are a first-year undergraduate student at IU Bloomington, you are required to live on campus.”ois.iu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Location
| City / state | Bloomington |
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| Nearest major airport | Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about 64 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).