Indiana University is a public research university with multiple campuses throughout the state of Indiana. The university was founded in 1820 and is the flagship institution of the Indiana University system. IU offers more than 550 academic programs across a wide range of disciplines, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and the arts and sciences. The university is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction and the Indiana University School of Medicine. IU is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen careers.