HQ Function

Serves as the flagship residential campus, housing the central administration, numerous distinguished academic schools and colleges, primary research facilities, and the largest student body within the IU system. It is the historical and academic heart of Indiana University.

Notable Features:

Iconic Sample Gates, the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU), Beck Chapel, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Lilly Library, extensive use of Indiana limestone in its architecture, and a sprawling, beautifully wooded campus often cited as one of the most scenic in the U.S.

Work Culture:

A dynamic academic and research-intensive environment characterized by collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to student success, faculty excellence, and fostering an inclusive and engaged community. The culture values intellectual curiosity and a balance of tradition and progress.

HQ Significance:

As the original and largest campus, IU Bloomington sets the academic and research standards for the university system. It is a major R1 research university, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and holds significant historical, cultural, and economic importance for the state of Indiana and beyond.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and operations reflect IU's core values of academic excellence, research and creativity, community engagement, diversity and inclusion, and stewardship of cultural and natural resources.

Location:

Indiana University has a significant global footprint, supporting a wide range of international functions. These include extensive study abroad programs across numerous countries, robust international student and scholar services, collaborative research initiatives with institutions worldwide, and strategic global partnerships. IU maintains a network of Global Gateway offices in key regions including Bangkok (ASEAN), Beijing (China), Berlin (Europe), New Delhi (India), and Mexico City (Mexico), which serve as hubs for academic exchange, research collaboration, international recruitment, and alumni engagement, strengthening IU's impact around the world.

Street Address:

Franklin Hall, 601 E Kirkwood Ave

City:

Bloomington

State/Province:

Indiana

Country:

USA