Our dual degree in collaboration with London South Bank University

Students who apply for a dual degree are awarded two graduation certificates once they complete their studies - a German certificate from IU International University of Applied Sciences, and a British certificate from London South Bank University (hereinafter referred to as LSBU).

The degree acquired from LSBU is not related to IU International University of Applied Sciences in any way. LSBU alone is responsible for issuing the British graduation certificate, and IU acts solely as the mediator between the student and the University. IU has no influence on how LSBU decide to award its certificates.

Upon successful completion of the student’s studies at IU International University of Applied Sciences, we transmit the information and documents to LSBU, who – pending completion of all prerequisites by the student – issue the British graduation certificate.

Once you have successfully completed your studies in one of the eligible Dual Degree programmes (see list above), and assuming you have applied for a Dual Degree on time, you will be given both a German degree – Bachelor’s, Master’s or MBA; as well as a UK degree –Bachelor’s with Honours (Hons), Master’s or MBA.

In order to apply for a dual degree, the following requirements must be met:

• You must be registered to one of the selected study programmes (see list above).
• The application can only be submitted if you have achieved less than half of the ECTS credits (ECTS credits earned through recognition are to be included) of your degree programme.
• When you apply as an MBA student, you must have more than two years of relevant work experience. * 
  
• A fee of € 750 must be paid.

   * A false declaration about this will prevent LSBU from awarding the certificate.  

Dual degree students enjoy the same educational process as any other IU International University of Applied Sciences student, and there are no further demands or tasks that need to be done outside of your studies at IU. LSBU extensively and regularly examines our study programmes, in order to ensure that students who complete their studies at IU International University of Applied Sciences are eligible for a British degree as well.

Students who successfully complete their studies at IU International University of Applied Sciences, and have applied for Dual Studies, are therefore eligible for a certificate from LSBU as well – without any extra modules or exams.

With a dual degree, students earn an additional internationally recognised degree, without having to complete any further courses or perform any studies at any other university but IU International University of Applied Sciences.

Having both degrees on your CV can greatly improve your career prospects.

Upon successful completion of all academic duties required to earn your degree, your information and documents will be submitted by us to LSBU. This initiates the process of issuing your British certificate, which you will receive no later than 6 months after graduating from IU International University of Applied Sciences.

Please note: LSBU only awards graduation certificates twice a year. Due to that fact, you might receive your British certificate only several months after graduating from IU International University of Applied Sciences.

To apply for a dual degree, get in touch with our Student Advisory Team.