Which NC is required to study Psychology?

Good news: The IU is dispensing completely with a numerus clausus (NC). You don't have to go through an exhausting selection process or get credit for waiting semesters, because none of our degree programmes have a NC. We prefer to talk to you personally and together we can find out where your talents and strengths are. And most importantly, the goals you are pursuing with your studies.

In which city can I study Psychology?

You can study Psychology in the following locations: Berlin, Hamburg, Köln. Starting October 2022: Bremen, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Dresden, Frankfurt am Main, Hannover, Leipzig, München, Münster, Stuttgart. Furthermore, you can study at the Virtual Campus, which makes it possible to study anywhere in Germany and in a completely flexible way.

Can I study Psychology without an Abitur?

Yes, we also make that possible at the IU. In addition to the entrance qualification in form of an Abitur or Fachabitur, prospective students without an Abitur also have the opportunity to enter our bachelor’s programme. You can study Psychology without an Abitur if you have completed an advanced training course (e.g. as an IHK business administrator) have a master craftsman's certificate or have at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of professional experience building on this.

How long does the Psychology study programme take?

The Psychology bachelor's programme lasts for 36, 48 or 72 months, depending on which time model you choose. In the myStudium study format, the standard duration is 36 months. However, if you need more time and semesters for your studies, this is absolutely no problem.

Why should you study Psychology?

Psychological concepts and structures can be found in almost all areas of our lives. In market research, human resources, sports, health, education or forensics and so on. Psychology permeates almost every area of life. And with the help of a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, you will be able to immerse yourself in the various career perspectives. This makes a career in this field even more interesting. The paths you can take after studying psychology are diverse and this subject opens up various doors for you.

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Your knowledge of human nature, based on science. Study Psychology.

Leverage interpersonal communication and human behavior patterns to succeed with people in your career by utilizing your Bachelor's degree in Psychology. If you want to understand how and why everyone thinks differently, studying Psychology at IU International University (IU) offers you deep insights.

Please note: The Psychology program does not qualify you for licensure as a psychotherapist — not even if you subsequently complete a corresponding master’s program. However, many other interesting career paths are open to you. With the expertise you acquire, you will be able, after earning your Bachelor of Science in Psychology, to take on exciting roles in a wide range of fields. Always with the goal of optimally considering the “human factor” — for example in personnel development, in hospitals, in facilities for children and adolescents, or in research.

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Your career opportunities. More than just appearances.

As far as the “human factor” is concerned, you will become a sought-after consultant, coach, expert. For example:

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As a psychological consultant in human resources, you are responsible for performance diagnostics, personnel selection and development in companies, with business partners or as a self-employed professional. In order to find, promote and develop the right employees in the best possible way, you apply your know-how in personality psychology, conduct employee surveys and analyse the employee experience. After all, the ideal person-organisation fit is crucial for the success of a company and the long-term satisfaction of its employees.

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Why you should study Psychology

A university degree can open various doors for you and creates more opportunities for growth and freedom in your future. You can have more career opportunities than you would have without, and you will move up the career ladder much faster because you will be taught certain key skills that will be incredibly helpful in your specific field. Furthermore, some companies prefer academics for higher positions. Under the aspect of lifelong learning, you mainly invest in yourself and in your professional competences in the future. Plus: studying can be fun - in particular when education (like at the IU) is provided the way you want it to be.

This is what your Psychology studies at the IU look like

The content of our Psychology Bachelor of Science is based on the recommendations of the German Psychological Society (DGP). The focus is primarily on teaching methodological skills and empirical scientific research. During your psychology studies you can further deepen your knowledge and choose to specialise in the areas of Occupational, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Educational Psychology. To achieve a successful degree in psychology, you will complete a work-related internship at the end of the study programme to gain important experience and prepare you optimally for the world of work and life later on.

Outlook for the Future: What You Will Do After Graduation

As far as the human factor is concerned, with your degree in Psychology you will become a sought-after counsellor, coach or expert. You can work in Human Resources or in the area of Business Consulting. Because companies nowadays have to think in new ways continuously, you actively support their efforts in the field of Occupational and Organisational Psychology. In order to find, promote and train the right employees in the best possible way, you apply your know-how in Personality Psychology, carry out employee surveys and analyse the employee experience. In the clinical field, you can assist as a psychological assistant in the treatment and care of patients, for example in health and rehabilitation centres, and in the design and optimisation of individual health training and therapy plans.