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Bachelor of Informatics at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

United States of America, Indianapolis

The Informatics at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Indianapolis , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 22, 2027.

About Bachelor of Informatics

Connecting people and technology

Informatics is the study of smart computing that focuses on how people and information systems connect. In the world of information and technology, its the bridge to all things useful.

Harnessing the power and possibility of technology, informatics turns data and information into knowledge that people can use every day. If this is your passion, learn how to utilize technology to make a difference by earning a degree in informatics from the IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI.

Our graduates turn data into solutions, developing groundbreaking advances in business, health care, science, art, and entertainment. Integrating business, technology, and experience, weve customized our curriculum for the next generation of computing professionals.

Make your education match your goals

Youll customize your informatics degree with a specialization, applying what youve learned to another discipline that aligns with your career plans. You may select any minor or certificate through IUPUI to best customize your degree to your career interests. The most popular specializations include:

3D Graphics and Animation
Biology
Business
Computer Information Technology
Computer Science
Data Studies
Digital Humanities
Game Design and Development
Health Information Management
Human-Computer Interaction
Legal Informatics
Media Arts and Science
Pre-Med

Informatics Capstone project

The culmination of your education, your senior-year Capstone project focuses on using the tools and techniques youve mastered to become a computing and technology professional. Your Capstone may take the form of a thesis, a research project, a for-credit internship, or an applied learning project to develop an information system.

Accelerated studies save you time and money

Our program offers a gateway to accelerated graduate studies. Students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Informatics plus a Master of Science in Bioinformatics, Health Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, or Jurisprudence in only 5 years.

Accelerated 4+1 programs are time and cost efficientallowing you to complete two degrees in five yearswith increased career opportunities and earning potential.

LiFT Scholars program

Specifically for informatics majors, the Leading Informatics for Tomorrow (LiFT) Scholars program is funded by the National Science Foundation. When combined with other student and federal aid, it allows recipients to complete their degrees with limited or no educational debt.

Careers in informatics: $51,319 average starting salary at graduation

Technology is integral to our lives, opening a stunning number of career opportunities in informatics. Graduates work in:

Data mining and knowledge discovery
Web and mobile app development
Database administration
IT consulting
User experience design
IT project management
Information systems development
Data and business systems analysis

Before you graduate, youll work with our Career Services Office to learn how to search for jobs, assemble a portfolio of your work, pursue internship opportunities, and connect with employers.

Disciplines

School of Informatics and Computing

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Informatics at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Entry Requirements

Graduation from a high school accredited by a state Department of Public Instruction.
The extent to which the student meets or exceeds the following minimum requirements:
- High School GPA of 3.0.
- Completion of Core 40 including chemistry and 4 years of math including trigonometry or pre-calculus.
- Minimum SAT scores of 550 math and 480 critical reading or ACT scores of 24 math and 20 verbal.
You must provide the results of your SAT or ACT, including the Written Section of the test (scores must be received at IUPUI by May 1). If your class has graduated and a fall semester has passed since you graduated, you do not need to take the SAT or ACT. Though test results are considered during the admission review, we do not deny students strictly based on their test results. The SAT or ACT is most important when considering you for dual admission to your intended major and scholarship consideration.
For admission to the engineering programs, minimum SAT scores of 480 verbal (critical reading) and 550 mathematics or minimum ACT scores of 20 English and 24 mathematics are required.
Because of a limitation on the total number of applicants that may be accepted as first-year students, out-of-state admissions may close at any time. When it becomes necessary to limit the number of Indiana residents accepted for a specific program, students will be offered admission to an alternate program or admission to the desired program for a subsequent semester.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores will also be required to take the EAP placement test. Depending on your EAP test results, you may take EAP courses at the same time as your academic major courses for one or two semesters. Your letter of admission will indicate if you are required to take this test.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Informatics at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Informatics at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

IUPUI accepts one of two online applications for freshman students:

Apply IU
Common Application
Submit only one application for admission to IUPUI. You must submit the nonrefundable $65 application fee to complete your application.

Helpful Tips

The Common App will require you to complete an essay.
You are not required to have an SAT or ACT score to submit either application.

Questions

If you have any questions or issues, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

You will submit your supporting documents electronically through Atlas, our online portal for international students. Within five business days of submitting the online application, you will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions.

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You can also log into Atlas to see your next steps and see which documents have been reviewed and accepted. Our international admissions team will contact you if there are any questions about your documents.

After you submit your academic records and we have determined that you have been academically admitted at IUPUI, we will notify you via email. You will be able to access the letter about your admission status in Atlas.

If you have not submitted your proof of English proficiency, you should submit it now.

Also, be sure to check your email on a regular basis. We will email you if we need any additional documentation or if we have any other instructions for you. The waiting period until you hear if you have been admitted is usually two to four weeks.

Learn more about what happens after you apply, including how to check your admission status.

If you will need a student visa in order to enroll at IUPUI, you must submit financial documentation verifying your ability to pay your tuition and living expenses for up to one year. To learn more about this, please download and read: Financial Information for International Students

In order to complete this step, you must fill out both, the“Submit Financial Support Agreement” and “Submit Financial Documentation” e-forms in Atlas.

We cannot issue you a visa document until you have completed this step.

You will need to transfer your SEVIS record to IUPUI if you are currently on a student visa (F1) and are studying at a U.S. institution.

Log onto Atlas and follow instructions for filling out and submitting the SEVIS Transfer Request Form.

IUPUI requires all fall international freshmen to officially accept their offer of admission by paying a nonrefundable $100 enrollment deposit.

Once your deposit is received, it will be marked as such on your student record. This will allow you to register for student orientation (which takes place virtually during the summer). Your deposit will be applied to your first tuition bill.

You can pay your deposit online. If you were admitted by May 1, pay your deposit by June 1. If you were admitted after May 1, pay your deposit within three weeks of admission. As a reminder, your deposit is not refundable if you decide to attend somewhere other than IUPUI.

Bachelor of Informatics at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

United States of America, Indianapolis