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Welcome to IU !
IU's mission is your success. Their study programmes are built to fit your schedule and interests, with a wide variety of specialisations that allow you to develop skills that match your goals. IU's programs stand out with a remarkable recommendation rate of 96%, reflecting their commitment to flexible and personalized learning. Their fully integrated digital platform and innovative educational resources empower you to pursue a degree at your own pace.
IU’s programmes are designed to provide a new level of flexibility so you can balance studies and work, life, or family. Rated 5 stars on QS, their online degree programmes make it possible for you to earn a German degree from anywhere in the world, full-time or part-time. With their fully integrated digital platform and innovative learning tools which incorporate AI technology such as ChatGPT and Syntea, you can tailor your learning journey to your own needs and schedule. That’s why 96% of their students recommend studying at IU.
At IU International University of Applied Sciences, you can either study 100% online from anywhere in the world or learn on campus at one of their locations in Germany. They offer full flexibility and the option of studying either full-time or part-time – whatever best suits you and your goals.
They are currently preparing over 100,000 students in various study models for a successful start to their careers. You can find an overview of more facts and figures here:
Students: 100,000+
From: over 153 countries
Degree courses: Bachelor’s, Master’s and MBA degree courses
Teaching and support staff: 600+
94 percent of IU's graduates find a job within the first three months of graduating and, after two years, an average of 80 percent have management responsibilities. These results are based on the fact that, in addition to teaching professional expertise, IU focuses on training social and intercultural competence—plus all IU professors have a minimum of five years’ experience working directly in their field. IU is proud of its graduates and the impressive careers they have built.
Accreditation and Rankings:
With over 20 years of experience, all of IU’s degree programmes are accredited by the German Accreditation Council and the German Council of Science and Humanities. They are also enlisted in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) and their programmes bear the FIBAA Seal of Excellence in Digital Education.
This means that their courses, faculty and teaching materials meet the rigorous standards set according to European academic guidelines and they can independently accredit new programmes.
Internationally, IU has received numerous awards as well as rankings, and have set up partnerships across the globe:
- In the CHE University Ranking (2020-2022), IU achieved top ranks in six out of 25 categories – the most categories won out of over 300 institutions assessed.
- Recognised by WES Canada and U.S., which means their degrees can be converted into local equivalents in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme.
- Partnered with universities in the US, Canada, Australia and Europe to launch the Study Abroad Alliance, such as British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), UCLA Extension International College of Management Sydney (ICMS).
- A member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA) and an AACSB Educational member, the world’s largest business education alliance. "
Where our students come from
Our students live in over 170 countries, in 6 different continents. When studying and interacting with students from the USA, Canada, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands and France, you'll have plenty of opportunities to network on a global scale. Jumpstart your international career: study at IU.
International focus
The heart of the IU International University of Applied Sciences is its uncompromising international focus:
- All courses in English
- Students and professors from more than 100 nations
- Optional second foreign language during your studies, e.g. Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian or Arabic
- Integrated, six-month internship, also abroad
- Study at a partner university abroad for one year and obtain a double degree (in Germany and abroad)
Global career
Whether in a medium-sized company operating at an international level, or in a multinational group abroad – the IU International University of Applied Sciences offers ideal preparation for the global job market:
- Approximately 75% of our graduates work in an international environment
- Approximately 33% of them actually work abroad
