Graduate Programs

Advance your future in the heart of Indianapolis

With more than 30 graduate degrees, certificates, and Ph.D. minors, the IU School of Liberal Arts Graduate Programs offer flexible, career shaping pathways for students from any undergraduate major—whether you’re already at IU Indianapolis or joining us from another institution.

You’ll study with award winning faculty, build advanced skills across fields such as American Studies, Anthropology, Communication, English, History, Museum Studies, Sports Journalism, Africana Studies, Geographic Information Science (GIS), Medical Humanities, Philosophy, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and join an interdisciplinary community committed to curiosity, collaboration, and real-world impact.

Our programs also support students preparing for careers in business, technology, and AI-driven fields. Liberal Arts graduate study strengthens the skills employers consistently seek—critical thinking, communication, ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, and the ability to interpret complex information—all essential in industries navigating automation, data-driven decision-making, and rapid technological change. Students interested in AI and tech-adjacent careers gain valuable experience in areas such as health communication, digital storytelling, ethics of emerging technologies, user-centered communication, and the social impacts of AI.

Advance your future! Where will you take it?

How to apply and important deadlines

At IU Indianapolis, graduate and professional school application deadlines and dates are determined and managed by the department offering the degree for which you are applying. Contact the department offering the graduate program for which you are applying or email teamgrad@iu.edu. International applicants should submit an application and all materials as early as possible.

How to apply to graduate school

Indiana Partner Tuition

Providing world-class education at an affordable price is central to IU Indianapolis's mission. That's why we offer Indiana Partner Tuition to Liberal Arts graduate and professional students admitted to participating programs that can help you save on tuition during your academic career at IU Indianapolis, reducing your tuition closer to our current in-student rate.

Meet more of our IU School of Liberal Arts graduate and professional students, like Allison, and discover why they chose IU Indianapolis to pursue their goals.

Follow your curiosity – advance your future