IU International University of Applied Sciences Online

Education

With over 100,000 students from more than 153 countries, IU International University of Applied Sciences is Germany’s largest university. They offer state-accredited, top-quality Bachelor, Master and MBA degree programmes taught in English – with a whole new approach.

What drives IU, is what drives you: IU International designs its programmes to be as flexible and innovative as possible—without sacrificing quality. They deliver specialist expertise and innovative learning materials as well as focusing on excellent student services and professional advice. IU's programmes deliver subject-specific knowledge and soft skills with a future-oriented approach and digital tools to prepare graduates for the international business world.

Career

With IU’s newest hybrid study model under the Study Abroad Alliance, you can now study in the US, Canada, Australia, or Europe – while saving on overall costs. IU has partnered with universities across the globe so you can start a degree online at IU and complete your final year on campus, at the partner university.

The Study Abroad Alliance makes studying abroad more affordable compared to pursuing your entire degree programme (typically 3-4 years) at the partner university. Plus, you’ll benefit from IU’s discount, that’s available to their online students.

Once you’ve completed your studies on campus at the partner university, you will also get a chance to secure a post-study work visa – just the first step towards working and living in your dream destination.

Distance Learning Courses

Business & Management (52)

Computer Science & IT (27)

Engineering & Technology (7)

Medicine & Health (4)

Social Sciences (3)

Education & Training (2)

Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)

Student services

IU supports you every step of the way:

Reach out to fellow classmates, professors or study advisors if you have questions or need advice
IU’s AI-driven teaching assistant helps you prepare for exams, find materials in the virtual library, and clarify questions
Go through course content, check your progress and ask questions in IU’s monthly 120-minute Intense Live Sessions with tutors and peers
Online career services: Job and internship opportunities, company and networking events, career and interview coaching

Campus life

For those who want to study and live in Germany, IU also offers blended on-campus programmes at their campuses in Berlin and Bad Honnef. You can benefit from a more structured schedule, while still enjoying some flexibility thanks to the mix of in-person tutorials and online self-study. That way you can immerse yourself in a foreign country, build your social and professional network, and explore work-study options. At the end of your studies, you will also be eligible for an 18-month post-study visa to start your career in Germany.

IU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their own programmes.

IU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma A-Levels. Students now have a chance to earn a high school diploma while studying for a bachelor’s degree – with no additional cost. The A-Levels is a unique 12-month course with a 150-hour workload, which you take alongside your bachelor courses.

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