1. Field-experienced faculty

DIU faculty have hundreds of years of combined field experience! They not only have the academic credentials to wow their students, they have real hands on life experience in their area of expertise.  They treat their students as colleagues as they mentor them through their time at DIU. View our Faculty Profiles to get to know more about our DIU faculty.

2. Amazing student to faculty ratio

With classes rarely exceeding 20 students, DIU students get a lot of one-on-one interaction with their instructors.  Some courses even have teams of instructors, giving each group of 3-4 students their own staff consultant for more specialized attention and training.

3. Low tuition

DIU strives to keep tuition prices low so students can avoid accumulating debt during their studies.  Visit our Tuition & Fees page for current tuition prices. No hidden fees!

4. Accredited degree programs

Our accreditation by SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges, Schools and Commission on Colleges: https://sacscoc.org/) assures students of a quality education and a continued commitment to integrity in the programs we offer.

5. Career focused programs

Whether students want to do language survey in the jungles of Southeast Asia or develop mother tongue literacy programs in Africa, DIU has the courses they need to prepare for these roles.  DIU offers several different programs that are especially geared for specific cross-cultural roles.  Visit our Degrees & Programs page for more details.

6. Financial Aid opportunities

Many of our students receive financial aid. Don’t miss the Financial Aid opportunities available! Visit our Financial Aid page for more information.

7. Veterans Benefits accepted

Qualified veterans can use their Veterans Benefits at DIU!

8. Online courses

Each year DIU offers more courses online. Click to view a list of current online courses.