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5 New UIU Programs for Future-Ready Leaders

Introducing 2 new undergraduate majors in Business Analytics and Cybersecurity, and 3 new master degree emphases in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity — all designed to prepare you to lead in a world where innovation, security, and strategic thinking go hand in hand.

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The Peacock Promise is Upper Iowa’s extraordinary financial assistance program that allows students who qualify for the Iowa Tuition Grant to pay zero tuition at UIU’s residential campus in Fayette.

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Upper Iowa’s Military Family Grant offers $250 per credit hour tuition rates for undergraduate courses and $325 per credit hour tuition rates for graduate courses! For spouses and dependents of active duty, reserve and National Guard service members.

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New Future-Ready Programs at UIU

5/30/2025

Upper Iowa University is Launching Five New Degree Programs in Cybersecurity, AI, and Business Analytics to Meet Workforce Demand

Upper Iowa Students Awarded Over $432,000 in Scholarships

5/20/2025

Upper Iowa University (UIU) celebrated academic excellence during its annual Honors & Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 12, at the Fayette Campus. More than $432,000 in scholarships were awarded through 212 individual…

Honors & Awards Banquet