School of Science: IUPUI

Discover the science school that lets you have it all

A world-class degree. A location in the heart of a major metropolitan area. A plethora of research and internship opportunities. All this, and the traditional college experience you’re dreaming of.

Whatever you’re looking for in a science program, you’ll find it here.

IUPUI’s next chapter and the School of Science

Indiana University and Purdue University have taken the first steps toward transforming IUPUI into independent academic organizations. This bold new chapter will strengthen our already world-class research and educational institution.

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Be part of tomorrow’s biggest discoveries

Almost 70 percent of our faculty is actively engaged in some of today’s most innovative research. And whether they’re searching for the next breakthrough drug or exploring the mysteries of the universe, most welcome students into their labs—at the graduate and undergraduate level.

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Explore our departments and programs

Biology

Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Computer & Information Science

Earth Sciences

Forensic & Investigative Sciences

Mathematical Sciences

Neuroscience

Physics

Psychology

17 : 1Student to faculty ratio

180+full time faculty

$20 millionin external research funding

firstand only accredited Forensics program in the state

2,100+Life sciences companies in Indiana (data from BioSpeak/BioCrossroads)

74,000+tech jobs in Indianapolis (data from CompTIA)

Students work with scientific equipment.

Featured news

What to expect during 2024 total solar eclipse in Indiana

May 22, 2023
Indiana University astronomy experts discuss what to expect when five IU campuses will be the path of totality during the solar eclipse in 2024.
IU Police Department’s first Digital Forensics Unit intern graduates from IUPUI

May 16, 2023
IUPD officer Madelyn Smigla graduated from the School of Science at IUPUI with experience working felony-level cases and processing digital evidence thanks to a unique internship.
$8.6M NIH grant renewal supports research on alcohol use, binge drinking

April 5, 2023
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has received a grant renewal from the NIH’s National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study binge and “high-intensity” drinking, a growing... Read more about $8.6M NIH grant renewal supports research on alcohol use, binge drinking

Recent highlights

School of Science researchers use AI to innovate insect discovery

April 26, 2023

A team of researchers at the IUPUI School of Science have developed an innovative use of Artificial Intelligence to discover new species of insects.

37 School of Science students named to 2023 Top 100

March 28, 2023

Each year, the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations honors 100 outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in three categories—academic excellence, campus leadership, and community engagement.

IUPUI receives $300,000 grant to continue expanding STEM education access for women

March 08, 2023

Award to provide two years of scholarship support for 25 undergraduates.

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Upcoming events

Sep 27

STEM Career & Internship Fair (Science/Math/Tech Day)

11 a.m.—4 p.m.

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