Once a student, always a part of the IU family! Our alumni network keeps you connected to your university, peers, and career opportunities—no matter where life takes you. Stay engaged, build your professional network, and enjoy exclusive benefits designed just for IU graduates.
7,000 international alumni
Discover our dynamic alumni network, where experts and professionals from every corner of the globe connect and collaborate across diverse fields in science, technology, and business!
190+ countries
Join a truly global network with alumni from 190 countries around the world. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and dynamic community of professionals.
94% of IU graduates
find a job within the first six months of graduating! Make professional connections with alumni from around the world to boost your career.
Make lifelong connections and access opportunities
With over 7,000 international alumni, the IU network keeps growing—and so can you!
At IU, connections don’t end at graduation; they evolve into lifelong opportunities. Whether you're expanding your professional network, mentoring future graduates, or staying updated on IU news, your journey is just beginning.
Connect with fellow alumni in your city, industry, or field of study.
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Ready to be part of something bigger? Join the IU Alumni Network today and keep your IU journey alive!
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Success stories & alumni spotlight
Be inspired by our alumni who have gone on to achieve incredible things! From launching startups to excelling in top global companies, IU graduates are making an impact worldwide. Want to share your story? Get in touch and be featured in our alumni highlights!
Read our students experiencesIU’s strong focus on practical learning through real-life assignments, group discussions, and hands-on projects allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. This experience played a crucial role in preparing me for my current role as a Project Manager at Avendata GmbH. The global perspective and practical approach at IU truly set me up for success in today’s international business landscape.
Jeffy Joshua
Alumni - M.A. International Management
I completed my Master’s in International Management from IU, and it was truly a remarkable experience. One of the standout aspects of the university is its exceptional faculty. I had the opportunity to learn from highly knowledgeable professors who went beyond traditional classroom teaching. They enriched our learning by organizing insightful field trips, engaging guest lectures, and hands-on workshops, all of which deepened our understanding of real-world business dynamics.
Manni Goyal
Alumni - M.A. International Management
I wanted to get personally involved again, to help create an interface between alumni, students, companies, and the university.
Janet Blasius
Alumni Council Member
Inspire and empower the next generation
With IU, you're making the right decision for the future. We care about our alumni very much and give out lifetime awards for their dedication to their alma mater. Read about some of our previous winners below:
Vivien Son
CEO - Alumni Award in the Professional Success Category
“I find the distance learning course to be 100 percent flexible and tailored precisely to my life model. IU has also grown and evolved. Of course, there is still room for improvement, but when it came down to it, I could count on IU.”
Rita Schmidt
Head of Quality & Management Systems - Professional Success Award for an Exceptional Career
"Especially as a young single mother, it was not possible for me to choose the first educational path. However, I'm a fighter and I wanted to show myself personally that I too can have a career and a bachelor's degree. After intensive research I came across the IU. The distance learning concept at IU was made for me: learning when, where and how I wanted. No fixed times, the exams are flexible and there are locations everywhere for taking the exams".
Nina Schwarting
Senior Manager Digital Learning - Digital Education Development Award for the Further Development of the Digitisation of Education
“Thanks to the IU international university, I was able to combine study and work and, in most cases, always apply what I had learned directly. The practical relevance, especially because of the casework, was particularly exciting for me. I also really enjoyed working in peer groups, because I was able to meet great people from completely different professional fields and got to know new approaches through working together.”
Career support and lifelong learning
IU is here for you even after graduation! Get access to career coaching, exclusive job postings, and skill-enhancing workshops to help you stay ahead in your field.
Job opportunities & alumni-exclusive openings
Mentorship programs to guide your next steps
Lifelong learning discounts on IU courses
Salary increase after graduation
56% of college graduates
report an increase in their gross monthly income.
48% of our alumni
report a change in their professional status. And 37% experienced job title change.
44% of graduates
have taken on increased main tasks, proving to be valuable for their company.
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