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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.

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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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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