History
Trinity International University traces its roots to 1897 when the Swedish Evangelical Free Church began a ten-week Bible course in the basement of a Chicago church. This soon developed into the Bible Institute of the Swedish Evangelical Free Church of America.
Education
As an institution committed to inerrant Scripture, given by God as our final authority for faith and life, we hold ourselves accountable to it and to each other with regard to these values as we cultivate academic excellence, Christian faithfulness, and lifelong learning.
Research
You want a great education.
And at Trinity International University, we offer over 70 areas of study. Our top-notch faculty have decades of experience teaching, and because your average class will be with just 20 other students, you’ll get to know your professors from day one.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (2)
- B.A. Business
- M.A. Leadership
Law (1)
- B.A. Criminal Justice
Social Sciences (1)
- B.A. Psychology
Student services
Trinity offers a range of services to help you while in school. Whether you need to do research for a paper, send mail, jump-start your car, or access your academic records, we are here to serve you. If you have questions about any of the student support services offered, your Admissions Counselor can give you all the info you need.
Housing services
Living on campus will put you in the flow of community life at Trinity.
You’ll make friendships that will last a lifetime and create vivid memories colored with fun and laughter. Visit Trinity, tour our residence halls and imagine yourself spending the next four years living, studying and relaxing on our beautiful campus.
Library services
The Rolfing Memorial Library at Trinity provides a variety of resources to support robust scholarship and promote lifelong learning.
The library catalog, TrinCat, allows searching of the library’s collection of books, journals, DVDs, eBooks and audio books. TIU students have access to the collections of over 70 academic libraries in Illinois.
ICT services
Most of our meeting spaces have the very latest, built-in audiovisual equipment. Our on-site audiovisual professionals can handle any request, from a simple laptop hook-up to the most sophisticated videoconferencing needs. It is our desire to provide you with superior service for your media needs, in order to make your event a complete success.
Medical services
At Trinity, we support the whole person. The Thrive Center is open to assist with a variety of academic and career preparation needs, while our Counseling Center supports your emotional needs through your time in college. The Aldeen Fitness Center is available for students and families to exercise.
Campus life
TIU’s Deerfield campus is located just 25 miles north of Chicago.
Guests to our campus have access to a great range of hotels, restaurants and shopping. In addition, we’ve worked out special pricing with area hotels and establishments, especially for our guests.
Sports facilities
The TIU Fitness Center is located in the Aldeen building. The center has a free weights section, including kettlebells and medicine balls; a variety of cardio machines; and a studio for group use. COVID NOTICE: All individuals using the Fitness Center must complete a health and temperature screening. Masks must be worn and social distancing maintained at all times inside the Fitness Center and Aldeen building.
Student clubs
TIU has an array of extra-curricular activities to help you connect with the campus and the community. But beyond the programs, campus life at TIU is really about relationships. TIU people strive to know each other truly, accept each other, and care for each other as they seek to reflect the image of Christ. With so many international students and students from all over the country, you’re sure to meet people like you as well as people with backgrounds and experiences different from your own.
Trinity International University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.