The Bluefields Indian and Caribbean University (BICU) is a higher education institution located in Bluefields, on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. It serves primarily the indigenous and Afro-descendant communities of the region, offering programs in education, social sciences, health, law, and business administration. BICU focuses on intercultural and bilingual education, promoting cultural identity, community development, and social inclusion, while providing access to higher education for populations historically underserved in Nicaragua.