Study at IU
Join over 100,000 global students at Germany’s largest university, fully online. Get your accredited degree on your terms - no matter your circumstances!
Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world
enrolled in Germany’s largest university
Studies to suit you
Welcome to IU International University of Applied Sciences! We provide students all over the world with everything you need to study anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a distance learning programme to study online at home, or you want to experience university life on campus, we have programmes for both. The majority of our programmes are available fully online with options for part-time studies and generous scholarships: so, you can find a degree that suits your learning style and situation. 100,000 students already study with us—we hope you will too.
Your degree summed up
All the important details about the programmes
Bachelor: 180 ECTS credits
Master: 120 ECTS credits or 60 ECTS credits
MBA: 90 or 60 ECTS credits
Study format: Online / On Campus
Bachelor: From 36 months
Master/MBA: From 12 months
Part time models available
Bachelor: From 375 94 euros per month
equals about R1,568 per month*
Master: From 489 122 euros per month
equals about R2,035 per month*
MBA: From 555 139 euros per month
equals about R2,318 per month*
*based on exchange rates, 16th June 2022 9:42 SAST
English
All study programmes are accredited in line with German and European standards
All Degrees: English Skills
Bachelor: High School Certificate
Master: Completed Undergraduate Degree
MBA: Completed Undergraduate Degree
One Year of Work Experience
Depending on your study model, you can pay on a monthly, semester, or yearly basis.
Want to work and study in Germany?
IU’s flexible on-campus study option offers you the perfect opportunity to live in Berlin or Bad Honnef while getting your accredited degree. The mix of in-person and online classes means you can build a network, socialise, and benefit from real-time, practical teaching. Talk to to your personal study advisor to find out more about on campus studies IU.
Your career is our passion
IU is the leading private university for online studies in Germany. We put great emphasis on maximum flexibility in our study models to help you fit learning to your schedule. Whether you want flexible online studies from home or want to join us on campus in Germany, we’ll help you do just that and get you started on the path to your ideal career.
Get your fully accredited German degree from the largest private university to offer online studies in Germany. We already serve over 100,000 students worldwide.
Our Partnership with The Knowledge Trust
75% of young South Africans are not in education, training, or employment.
South Africa has the highest youth unemployment rate in the world, and the highest gini coefficient in the world. IU has partnered with The Knowledge Trust to close the skills gap by offering bursaries to empower the youth and build pipelines of future talent for employers.
Accredited, globally recognised degrees
Rated 5 stars for our online learning, among the best in the world
Read moreWES Canada U.S. recognised: our grads can work/study in both countries
Read moreGlobally recognised for our quality-assured digital education
Read moreEnhanced research opportunities help IU provide the very best to you
Read moreOur teaching and faculty meet European educational standards
Read moreAcademically top ranked in Germany with 6 out of 25 categories won
Read moreReaccredited until 2026 for our competency in teaching and research
Read moreFAQs:
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Am I able to get a scholarship?
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Depending on your circumstances, location, and academic achievements, we offer competitive scholarships of up to 80%. Simply reach out to your personal Study Advisors to discuss your scholarship options.
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Do I need to pay it back?
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No, we award our scholarships based on merit and you do not need to repay them.
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Can I get a 100% scholarship?
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We currently only offer up to 75% scholarship. However, we also work together with local funding partners and can guide you in seeking employer funding if it is a possibility for you. Please reach out to your personal Study Advisor to discuss other funding options.
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How does my financial situation play into it?
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We believe in making education accessible to everyone. Aside from your previous academic achievements, we’ll also take your financial situation into consideration when offering our scholarships.
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Am I able to use the money of a third party (employer, credit etc) to pay my fees?
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Yes, we work closely with local funding partners, financiers, and employers to pay for your studies. Simply reach out to your personal study advisor and they will guide you through the payment process.
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Why do you ask for my income?
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We do not ask for your income, only for your monthly budget that you would like to spend on your studies. This is so we can help you choose the right programme and time model that suits your budget.
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Will I be called?
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Yes, we’d like to be able to talk to you one-on-one to answer all your questions and guide you through the application process. Make sure you submit the correct phone number so your personal Study Advisor can get in touch with you quickly.
We are also GDPR-compliant so your data will not be shared with any third-party services. Only IU employees who are directly responsible for contact requests will receive access to your personal data.