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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.

100% International

Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world 

Recommended by 96% of our graduates

According to our latest alumni survey 

Increased income after graduation

Reported by the majority of our alumni 

Open doors to opportunities around the world

Apply by March 30th and save at least €1444 

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Earn a degree that will elevate your international career prospects. Build a global network with students from over 150 countries around the world. 

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Do you want to save up to €2222 on your on campus degree? Apply now!

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.

Your degree options at a glance

Bachelor ECTS
Applied Artificial Intelligence 180
Applied Psychology 180
Aviation Management 180
Business & IT 180
Business Administration 180
Computer Science 180
Cyber Security 180
Data Science 180
Digital Business 180
Engineering 180
Entrepreneurship 180
Hospitality Management 180
Industrial Engineering & Management 180
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 180
International Healthcare Management 180
International Management 180
Management 240
Robotics 180
Software Development 180
Master ECTS
Artificial Intelligence 60/120
Business & IT 60/120
Business Intelligence 60/120
Computer Science 120
Cyber Security 120
Data Management 60/120
Data Science 60/120
DevOps and Cloud Computing 120
DevOps and Cloud Computing Management 60
Digital Innovation & Intrapreneurship 60
Digital Marketing 60/120
Digital Product Management 60
Engineering Management 60
Finance, Accounting & Taxation 120
Growth Hacking 120
Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs 60
Human Resource Management 60/120
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 60/120
Information Technology Management 60/120
Innovation & Entrepreneurship 120
International Healthcare Management 60/120
International Management 60/120
Management + Majors 60
Marketing Management 60/120
Product Management 120
Project Management 60/120
MBA ECTS
MBA – Artificial Intelligence 90
MBA – Big Data Management 90
MBA – E-Sports Management 90
MBA – Engineering Management 90
MBA – Finance & Accounting 90
MBA – Healthcare Management 90
MBA – Human Resource Management 90
MBA – IT Management 90
MBA – Innovation & Entrepreneurship 90
MBA – International Marketing 90
MBA – Salesforce & Sales Management 90
MBA – Supply Chain Management 90
Master of Business Administration 90
One-year MBA 60
Study model

Study format: Online / On campus

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

ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer System, the standard credit transfer system in the European Union and many other countries around the world. 

Study duration and language

Flexible time models: 

Bachelor: 36 to 72 months 

Master/MBA: 12 to 48 months 

Study language: English 

Admission requirements

All Degrees: English skills 

Bachelor: High school certificate 

Master: Completed undergraduate degree 

MBA: Completed undergraduate degree 
One year of relevant work experience 

Reduce your study fees

Discounts of up to 35% now available to international students 

Accreditation

Our state-approved accreditation means that all of our degrees are internationally recognised. 

Tuition fees

Bachelor: Starting from 219 142 euros per month  

Master: Starting from 319 207 euros per month  

MBA: Starting from 419 293 euros per month  

Online

  • Complete flexibility: Study any time on any device
  • Financial support: Get a scholarship of up to 75%
  • Choose a time model which suits your lifestyle

On Campus

  • Study in small groups in close contact with your lecturer
  • Work in and explore Germany with a hybrid study model
  • Apply for an 18-month post-study work visa for after you graduate

Become a part of our 100,000+ international student community:

  • 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. What I also enjoy is the practical approach to learning with industry-relevant case studies. The summarised lecture slides give me a quick understanding of the theoretical concepts without overloading my brain.

    Velile Freddy

    BEng Industrial Engineering, South Africa

  • Being a student and not having a job can be frustrating. This is what led me to choose IU. I like IU because I believe I will find good job placement after my studies. It brings people from different backgrounds together and shapes them into professionals.

    Riziki Cinama

    Bcs Data Science, Congo - Kinshasa

  • IU is the right choice for me because of the smooth and fast online application process, industry- relevant courses, affordable tuition fees and a very flexible payment method. By organising my study modules, I am able to know what to learn, when, and on what days. You have the flexibility to study at your own pace and the courses offered with my degree are relevant to the career I want to pursue.

    Ebenezer Osei Asibey Antwi

    MBA in IT Management, Ghana

  • I chose my degree as it’s IT-oriented, which is what I like, 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

    Bachelor Business and IT, South Africa

  • 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. What I also enjoy is the practical approach to learning with industry-relevant case studies. The summarised lecture slides give me a quick understanding of the theoretical concepts without overloading my brain.

    Velile Freddy

    BEng Industrial Engineering, South Africa

  • I chose to study at IU because of the programme structure. This is exactly what I want to learn and accomplish. The support from the online team also made it very easy for me to start my studies, which is the main reason I picked this university.

    Reon Smith

    Bachelor Business and IT, 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. Studying online gives me greater flexibility in my study journey and helps with my financial planning. Thanks to IU’s range of study tools, I can also structure my learning more effectively.

    Charles Chitondo

    MBA Big Data Management, South Africa

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