Columbia International University

Columbia International University (CIU), located in Columbia, South Carolina is a private Christian university that emphasizes educational opportunity by sharing a biblically-centered education. CIU has a rich history dating back to 1923; students can take degree programs as undergraduate and graduate students from diverse areas of study including theology, business, education, and the arts. The idea of holistic student education is central, integrating faith, learning, and service. Columbia International University's campus, located in the capital city of South Carolina, offers a unique relationship of education scholarship, learning, and service and a supportive and spiritually-rich environment. International students are offered a welcoming community that supports cultural diversity and expects students to seek out the worldly and spiritual journey of growth. Columbia International University prepares their students for leading academically-disciplined, biblically-centered, socially relevant lives in a global education context. Christian students bring together education focused on progressive academic study, education and services with an application toward individual and corporate biblical principles in a consideration of cross-cultural principles and engagement. Experience a quality Christian educational experience at Columbia International University, where faith and education are blended together to reaffirm the adage of faith and learning.