Because years of experience count: Become an academic
Professionally, you have reached many milestones. Now you want to prove you can go even further! Our Master’s for Professionals is your chance to get a master’s degree without a bachelor’s as an experienced manager or expert. You get to choose from a selection of master’s and MBA programmes from seven subject areas – including health and social affairs, IT and technology or business and management.
Admission without a Bachelor’s degree
Combining work & studies
State-approved
Get ahead – with your Master’s for professionals
Boost your career
You improve your career perspectives and get the chance to take on even bigger responsibilities.
Get a raise
Your degree can help you when negotiating your salary in your old or new job*.
Accept new challenges
You acquire new competences or qualify for new fields where your expertise is in high demand.
Grow personally and professionally
You gain practical knowledge and also develop yourself personally.
*Source: Graduates' survey 2021
Admission requirements for your Master’s for professionals
1. Standard admission requirements
A levels/ vocational diploma or Completed vocational training of at least 2 years (GQR* level 4) relevant to your preferred study programme
2. Professional experience
At least 6 years of professional experience relevant to your preferred study programme, including at least 3 years in a leading or expert role: Proof must be supplied using certificates of further training (at least GQR level 6), employer references, letters of recommendation, written confirmations by the employer or similar certifications
3. Master’s entrance exam
*One-time fee for master’s entrance exam: 500€ (includes the course "Academic Work"). The entrance exam must be taken at IU. If you start your master’s programme at IU on the basis of this exam, you cannot change to another university to continue your programme.
5 steps to start your Master’s for professionals
Complete application
Simply apply online for your preferred study programme. You will receive an e-mail with your login data for the online campus and access to the course “Academic work”.
Submit documents
Please submit your documents as soon as possible. Once we have received them, we will review whether your qualifications match the admission requirements. If they do, you will be admitted to the master’s entrance exam.
Take master’s entrance exam
Next, you need to take the master’s entrance exam. If you pass, we can complete your enrolment.
Receive admission letter
Once we have enrolled you, your study contract becomes legally binding and you will receive your admission letter.
Start your online studies
You will receive an E-Mail with the login details for the online campus as well as a tutorial on how to get started. You can start studying right away!
Find your preferred study programme
Your Master’s for Professionals offers you a selection of 60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits programmes. Depending on your time model and programme, your tuition fees start at 306€ a month and your studies have a duration of 12 to 36 months. The following areas of study are available to you:
Master’s for professionals: Your questions answered
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Information on study content & electives
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Do you still have questions?
Our free student advisory service has all the answers for you! We take the time to advise you individually and without obligation.
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