Boost your career with IU

With an IU degree in hand, you’ll open doors to greater career opportunities worldwide. Your studies at IU will shape you into a highly employable professional with a skillset and industry-leading knowledge that is valued by employers everywhere.

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From the day you enrol at IU International University of Applied Sciences, we’re committed to your success. The education you’ll receive at IU will not only equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed, but also fully prepare you for the challenges you may face in the working world.

Not sure what’s the right career path for you? We can help with that too. Our how to choose a career article is a great starting point for you to plan your future with. 

94%

Of graduates find a job within the first three months

90%

Of graduates promoted in the first three years

10%

Average salary increase per year

Be future ready with practical German education

For over 20 years, IU has been at the forefront of German education, offering specialised degree programmes in business, engineering, and technology.

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Germany is known for its universities of applied sciences (or Fachhoschulen), such as IU, where theory and practice go hand-in-hand. This means you will:

  • Learn from IU lecturers with 3+ years of professional experience.
  • Apply knowledge gained to real-world case studies.
  • Acquire valuable industry insights and in-demand work skills.
  • Be fully prepared for the challenges of the working world.

According to the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies, five years after graduation, university of applied sciences graduates earn roughly 14.8% more than university graduates. Our German-quality education will help you gain a competitive edge over other professionals in your field.

Launch your career worldwide with an IU degree

With an IU degree, you are poised for success – no matter where you go. Thanks to our accreditations, rankings, and awards, your IU degree and education are recognised and valued by employers worldwide.

German-accredited

You can be confident that your IU education and degree have met the rigorous standards set by the European Union.

International recognition

Thanks to our global ratings, awards, and partnerships, your IU degree is recognised and valued by employers worldwide.

Credit transferability

Easily work, study, or relocate abroad. Your IU degree can be transferred into credits to match local equivalents in the Canada and U.S.

Stand out as a highly employable graduate

In today’s professional landscape, employers value candidates who are globally oriented and motivated. When you study online at IU, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own learning path, utilising our state-of-the-art digital tools and platforms.

You will develop transferable soft skills that are valued across roles and industries such as strong time management, digital literacy, and effective virtual collaboration abilities. These skills, together with your accredited IU degree and industry-relevant education, will help position you as a highly employable graduate, no matter where you go.

Get the support you need at the IU Career Office

No matter which stage you’re at in your career journey, we’re here to provide you with the resources you need to move forward. At the IU Career Office, you’ll find a team of career coaches who will guide you in your career planning, as well as a range of online career services to help your job search.

Our alumni have achieved great things

We are proud of our alumni, who have gone on to greater paths in their career after graduating with a degree from IU. Our practical, career-relevant degree programmes help IU graduates stand out from the crowd and prepare them for a job at industry-leading companies. On the left you can find a small selection of companies where our alumni work at, after successfully completing their studies.

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