Indianapolis may be the crossroads of America, but it’s also a hub for the international community.
In fact, Indianapolis hosts thousands of people from all over the world each year—and becomes a more permanent home for many of them.
Organizations all around campus and the city work together to welcome and support international guests. We are dedicated to ensuring they feel at home here for as long as they choose to stay.
The Office of International Affairs (OIA) provides the services and support international students need throughout every phase of their IU Indianapolis journeys.
OIA helps them through the admissions process, assists with visa applications, provides academic and cultural support, and does much more.
Visit OIAThe International Center works to teach our community how to successfully interact with people from other countries in the workplace, and provides relocation services to international workers settling in Indianapolis.
It also connects local business leaders with their counterparts from other countries.
Explore the International CenterThe Nationalities Council is a nonprofit group that works to increase the visibility of ethnic groups here in Indiana and to make it easier for them to get involved in community life.
It has members from more than 60 ethnic and national affinity groups, and counts on support from corporations, educational institutions, and individuals in our area.
Visit the Nationalities CouncilThe Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) works to connect the Burmese community—especially refugees—with the Indianapolis community.
It offers refugees educational opportunities, helps them find jobs, and connects them with the basic services they need to adjust to life in their new home.
Learn more about BACIThe Immigrant Welcome Center helps immigrants and refugees transition to life in Indianapolis by offering three key services.
Exodus helps refugees and asylees with the resettlement process in Indianapolis.
It helps newly arrived refugees with basic needs like housing, food, and clothing, and can help them find cash assistance when necessary. It also assists them with language training, employment searches, and more.
Find out more about Exodus