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!

Build the career you’ve always dreamt of

And get a discount of up to €1444 if you apply by April 25th!

Don’t let anything stand between you and your goals. Earn a career-centric, globally recognised degree, 100% online – and build the skills you need to succeed.

*You can start anytime. 

Build the career of your dreams

Apply by 25th April and save up to €1444 on your on-campus tuition!   


100% International

Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world 

96% Recommendation rate
100,000+ students

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

Master ECTS credits
M.Sc. - Applied Artificial Intelligence 60
M.Sc. - Applied Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision 60
M.Sc. - Applied Artificial Intelligence and NLP 60
M.Sc. - Applied Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain Management 60
M.Sc. - Applied Artificial Intelligence in Automotive 60
M.Sc. - Applied Artificial Intelligence in FinTech 60
M.Sc. - Applied Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 60
M.Sc. - Applied Artificial Intelligence in Marketing and E-Commerce 60
M.Sc. - Applied Artificial Intelligence in Production 60
M.Sc. - Artificial Intelligence 120
M.Sc. - Business & IT 60/120
M.Sc. - Business Intelligence 60/120
M.Sc. - Computer Science 120
M.Sc. - Cyber Security 120
M.Sc. - Data Management 60/120
M.Sc. - Data Science 60/120
M.Sc. - DevOps and Cloud Computing 120
M.Sc. - DevOps and Cloud Computing Management 60
M.A. - Digital Innovation & Intrapreneurship 60
M.A. - Digital Marketing 60/120
M.A. - Digital Product Management 60
M.Eng. - Engineering Management 60
M.Sc. - Finance, Accounting & Taxation 120
M.A. - Growth Hacking 120
M.A. - Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs 60
M.A. - Human Resource Management 60/120
M.Sc. - Industrial and Organizational Psychology 60/120
M.A. - Information Technology Management 60/120
M.A. - Innovation & Entrepreneurship 120
M.A. - International Healthcare Management 60/120
M.A. - International Management 60/120
M.A. - Management + Majors 60
M.A. - Marketing Management 60/120
M.A. - Product Management 120
M.A. - Project Management 60/120
Study model

Bachelor: 180 ECTS credits
Master: 120 ECTS credits or 60 ECTS credits
MBA: 90 or 60 ECTS credits

Study format: Online / On Campus

Duration of study

Bachelor: From 36 months
Master/MBA: From 12 months

Part time models available

Study fees

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

Accreditation

English
All study programmes are accredited in line with German and European standards

Admission

All Degrees: English Skills

Bachelor: High School Certificate

Master: Completed Undergraduate Degree

MBA: Completed Undergraduate Degree
One Year of Work Experience

Affordable study fees

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.

What our students say

  • “The flexible online learning model means I can work during the day and still set aside roughly 5 hours daily to study my course modules. It really helps me balance work and studies.”

    Velile Freddy

    BEng Industrial Engineering, South Africa

  • “I chose the MBA program at IU (International University) because I recently left my job to operate my own businesses full-time and I want to learn how to better manage my team and serve as a strategic partner to my clientele.”

    Tokyo Ndela

    MBA, South Africa

  • “I chose my degree as it’s IT-oriented...and in today’s digital era, the field is bustling with opportunities for graduates. I’m glad that I had the opportunity to get an IU scholarship so I could afford to increase my employability and pursue my dreams.”

    Shamila Adegboye

    B.Sc. Business and IT, South Africa

  • “In addition to growing as an IT professional, I also want to develop professionally in the area of IT business. This gives me the perfect balance between IT and Business.”

    Reon Smith

    Bachelor Business and IT, South Africa

  • “I've found all the modules in my program useful, eye opening and interesting for me. They are all well-structured, informative, and knowledgeable.”

    Julia Nkosi

    Master of Engineering, Engineering Management, South Africa

  • “My educational journey at IU equips me with the necessary skills to take on management roles and will hopefully open doors internationally for me in my career.”

    Charles Chitondo

    MBA Big Data Management, South Africa

Accredited, globally recognised degrees

QS Stars
WES
FIBAA
AACSB
EQAR
CHE
Wissenschaftsrat

FAQs:

Am I able to get a scholarship?

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. 

Do I need to pay it back?

No, we award our scholarships based on merit and you do not need to repay them.  

Can I get a 100% scholarship?

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. 

How does my financial situation play into it?

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.  

Am I able to use the money of a third party (employer, credit etc) to pay my fees?

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. 

Why do you ask for my income?

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. 

Will I be called?

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.