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Earn an accredited and internationally recognised degree
Boost your career success with in-demand skills and knowledge

Open doors to opportunities around the world

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Earn a degree that will elevate your international career prospects. Build a global network with students from over 140 countries around the world.

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Open doors to opportunities around the world

Apply by 23rd May and save up to 1444€ on your on-campus tuition!

Learn on campus in Germany and build a global network with students from 140+ countries. Earn an internationally recognised degree that helps you achieve success, no matter where you go.

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Reported by the majority of our alumni

Studies to suit you

Welcome to IU International University of Applied Sciences! With us, you're not just investing in an education, but a brighter future. Our high-quality, accredited online degree programmes are designed to provide you with a flexible learning experience, part-time study options and generous tuition fee discounts. At IU, it’s now easier than ever to find a degree that aligns with your individual learning style, situation and career ambitions.

Learn from experienced industry professionals and gain highly sought-after, real-world knowledge and skills that will open doors to global career opportunities. Over 100,000 students worldwide have transformed their futures with us—we hope you will too.

Kickstart your career success with IU today

As Germany’s leading private university for online studies for over a decade, we’re dedicated to your success from day one. Our online degrees are accredited in line with international education standards and are therefore recognised around the world.

Your studies at IU are designed to offer the best value for your future career:

Practical, in-demand work skills
Industry proven experience
Latest professional developments

An IU degree tells employers you're prepared to thrive in your chosen field. Our programmes help you stand out from the crowd and secure roles at top-tier companies – that’s why 94% of IU graduates land jobs within three months of graduation. With IU, you’re not just prepared, you're well ahead.

Online

100% online with access to our digital learning platform
Complete flexibility: Study any time, on any device, from anywhere
Full time or part time
Online exams available 24/7, 365 days a year
All programmes taught in English

Other perks:

4-week free trial
Free online English and German language course
Online career services, job listings platform & virtual networking events

Your degree summed up

Bachelor	ECTS credits
Applied Artificial Intelligence	180
Applied Psychology	180
Aviation Management	180
Business & IT	180
Business Administration	180
Cloud Computing	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 credits
Applied Artificial Intelligence	60
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision	60
Applied Artificial Intelligence and NLP	60
Applied Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain Management	60
Applied Artificial Intelligence in Automotive	60
Applied Artificial Intelligence in FinTech	60
Applied Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare	60
Applied Artificial Intelligence in Marketing and E-Commerce	60
Applied Artificial Intelligence in Production	60
Artificial Intelligence	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 credits
Artificial Intelligence	90
Big Data Management	90
E-Sports Management	90
Engineering Management	90
Finance & Accounting	90
Healthcare Management	90
Human Resource Management	90
IT Management	90
Innovation & Entrepreneurship	90
International Marketing	90
Master of Business Administration	90
One-year MBA	60
Salesforce & Sales Management	90
Supply Chain Management	90

Study model

Study format: Online

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

ECTS credits 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 (IELTS 6, TOEFL 80, Speexx B2.2)

Bachelor: High school certificate

Master: Completed undergraduate degree

MBA: Completed undergraduate degree and one year of relevant work experience

Reduce your study fees

Discounts of up to 50% now available to students from the Middle East region.

Accreditation

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

Tuition fees

Bachelor from ~~259€~~ 168€ euros per month

Master from ~~329€~~ 214€ per month

MBA from ~~425€~~ 298€ euros per month

Access our exclusive career services

From the day you enrol at IU, we’re dedicated to helping you fulfil your professional goals. The IU Career Office will support you with exclusive online career services such as our job listings platform, live prep trainings, networking events, 1-on-1 career coaching, and more!

JobTeaser Online Platform

Our exclusive careers platform includes:

Over 130,000 job and internship offers*
2,700+ international company contacts*
Company reviews from other students
Registration for IU career events & trainings
Tips, tricks, and useful links for your job search and application

*The numbers reflected above are subject to changes.

1:1 Session and Career Talks

You can book a virtual one to one session with a career advisor who will provide you with the best recommendation for your career.

In addition, we’re hosting weekly events where you can:

Be in direct contact with companies and recruiters
Get company and recruiting insights
Access job and internship opportunities
Network with professionals in diverse industries

Career Prep Trainings

We’ll help you prepare for your job hunt with:

Career planning and job search strategies
CV and cover letter how-to's
Interview techniques
Salary negotiations
Insights about the German business culture

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

“In both my passion and my career, the skills and competencies I learned at IU have made a big difference.”

Zena Massaad

Online student, Syria
“Since I work here in Kabul, I have the opportunity through IU to study my desired subject, Supply Chain Management, which is not available in Kabul, neither online nor offline.”

Mohammad Ajan Jalilzad

MBA Supply Chain Management, Afghanistan
“IU's Career Office is very well organised, and it has helped many students around the globe to get placed in different organisations according to their skills and abilities.”

Arslan Tabraiz Tariq

M.A. International Management, Pakistan

“In both my passion and my career, the skills and competencies I learned at IU have made a big difference.”

Zena Massaad

Online student, Syria
“Since I work here in Kabul, I have the opportunity through IU to study my desired subject, Supply Chain Management, which is not available in Kabul, neither online nor offline.”

Mohammad Ajan Jalilzad

MBA Supply Chain Management, Afghanistan
“IU's Career Office is very well organised, and it has helped many students around the globe to get placed in different organisations according to their skills and abilities.”

Arslan Tabraiz Tariq

M.A. International Management, Pakistan

FAQs:

Do you offer scholarships for students?: Depending on your circumstances, location, and academic achievements, you may be entitled to financing support from IU, one of our financing partners, or from your employer, if that is a possibility for you. Simply reach out to our study advisors to discuss your financing options. You can also just leave your details in the form above, and we’ll reach out to you.
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 do not offer any scholarships or funding options that cover 100% of the tuition fees. Currently, discounts that cover up to 50% of tuition fees are available to students from the Middle East region.
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 tuition fee discounts.
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.
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.