Jones International University Online

A cable magnate, Glenn R Jones in 1987 launched the cable television network Mind Extension University™ (ME/U™), which enabled 30,000 students to take courses from more than 30 colleges and universities via television. In the nascence of the Internet, Jones foresaw the potential and started JIU in 1993 – the first university anywhere to exist completely online.

Our goal is to provide our students with quality educations and arm them with the practical skills, strategies, and confidence to become total professionals. We are the pioneer in online learning

JIU is proud to be the first entirely virtual institution in the U.S. to receive regional accreditation. We’ve always set the standard in online education and continue to raise the bar. Our flexible, relevant academic programs are intentionally project-based to enable you to put your new knowledge to work immediately.

Let our experience, personal attention, and commitment to quality work for you. Whether you are just starting out in your career, seek advancement in the workplace, or want to completely change careers, JIU can get you to where you want to go.