Hope International University is a private Christian university founded in 1928. HIU’s mission is to empower students through Christian higher education to serve the Church and impact the world for Christ. HIU is regionally accredited and offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, certificate programs, and credential programs to more than 1,400 students world-wide.

Programs are offered through a variety of delivery models including on campus, online, and a combination of the two. Education Centers are located throughout Southern California and near Seattle, Washington. With a highly favorable 14 : 1 student to faculty ratio, HIU offers students a uniquely personalized education dedicated to the ultimate success of each graduate.

As a private Christian university, Hope is committed to the integration of faith, service and learning. This dedication is reflected in the university’s mission statement, core values and statement of belief, the guiding lights for every activity, class and relationship on campus.

As a Christian University, we are committed:

• To remain Christ-centered, biblically based and focused on serving the Church while maintaining the values of the Restoration Movement.
• To create a Christian environment in which students are strengthened in their faith.
• To equip servant leaders in their chosen professions to change the world for Christ in contextually appropriate ways.
• To provide academic programs, and both organizational and physical infrastructure that are excellent in every way.
• To conduct research in order to act as a change agent in communicating the relevance of the Gospel.
• To be responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us.