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Do you speak technology?

Industry and government need someone like you—someone who can serve as a translator between people and the tech they use every day to do their jobs.

At the Department of Informatics in Indiana University’s Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, you’ll build a strong foundation of technical, organizational, and communications skills. And you’ll use these skills to facilitate the intersections between technology and human, economic, political, or social activities.

Since its beginning as the School of Informatics in 2000, the department has graduated more than 3,000 students who know how to harness the power of computing to change the world. Tomorrow, you could be one of them.

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Solve complex problems

How do you want to change the world? Do you want to tackle issues in science, industry, health, business, law, or somewhere else? As an informatics student, you’ll gain insights into how innovative information technology solutions can be transformative in almost any field.

A small selection of the nearly limitless possibilities informatics offers
What we do in informatics	How our work changes the world
We develop tools that enhance how businesses capture and analyze data.	Knowledge gained from data analysis allows leaders to fine-tune their business processes, saving money and time.
We examine how real people interact with computers.	Well-designed user interfaces allow technology to make jobs easier and employees more productive.
We study the needs of patients and health care providers as they manage personal health information.	Health information systems allow immediate access to accurate health records, whether in a doctor’s office or at home.
We determine how best to structure information so users can find what they need quickly and effectively.	A well-designed website captures a user’s attention and gives them confidence in the company or organization behind the site.

Why study informatics at IU?

Informatics gives you a structured path to a bright future while also providing the flexibility you need to study what you love. You’ll gain valuable real-world experience and work side-by-side with some of the most innovative thinkers in the field. A degree in informatics from Indiana University will leave you prepared for an exciting career that will keep you on the cutting edge of next-generation technology.

STEM Program

Informatics at Luddy are classified as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs by the Department of Homeland Security. By earning a degree in a STEM program, an international student on a F-1 visa can apply for a 24-month STEM optional practical training (OPT) extension. Visit Indiana University’s Office of International Services website for more information.

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