WELCOME TO UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing educational excellence and leadership development to approximately 6,000 students - both nationally and internationally - at our traditional campus in picturesque Fayette, Iowa; through our various online degree programs; at our U.S. centers; via independent study; and at our international centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited, quality education and is proud of its diverse range of student populations and progressive, flexible options for students of all ages. To learn more about Upper Iowa University, its degree programs, locations and accomplished scholars, please browse our website.

Quality Education with Less Debt

UIU ranks in the top 10% of colleges for enhanced student learning (CLA Learning Report, 2007)

• Unique 8-week terms allow students to take just two classes at a time
• Aggressive financial aid and scholarship programs allow UIU students to graduate with less debt than many of Iowa's Private and Public institutions
• 37 majors to choose from, including design your own major
• Accelerated Curriculum Emphasis (ACE) program - graduate in three years 
• Smaller class sizes allow for individual attention 
• Iowa's only NCAA Division II Athletic Institution
• UIU's Online Program is one of the top online programs in the country
• U.S. and International Learning Centers are perfect for those who work full-time, part-time or just looking for degree programs in their communities
• UIU's External Degree Independent Study Program allows anyone to earn a degree from anywhere in the world, through e-mail, mail, or fax services.
• UIU's offers portable degree programs for today's Military, whether you're on the installation or on the move, UIU is there offering flexible course and assignment completion schedules that work with military commitments.