Founded in 1857, UIU is a four-year private liberal arts university providing education to over 5700 students throughout the world. Located in the city of Fayette in the scenic Volga River Valley of northeast Iowa, Upper Iowa University is the largest private college in the state of Iowa. UIU invites you to explore the many opportunities we offer to help you reach your educational goals. We are committed to building a global community which is focused both on academic quality and social responsibility.