Master’s with 60 ECTS credits
Advantages: The quickest route to a master's degree
Duration: 12, 18, or 24 months (depending on the time model)
Master Variants at IU
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Finding the perfect master’s in 2 steps
60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits: Which master's variant suits you? We’ll show you in just two steps which one is right for you – tailored to your qualifications and personal goals.
Step 1: Discover our master's variants.
Master’s with 90 ECTS credits
Advantages: More time to acquire specialised and industry knowledge
Duration: 18, 24, or 36 months (depending on the time model)
Master’s with 120 ECTS credits
Advantages: Dive deep into the subject for advanced expert knowledge
Duration: 24, 36, or 48 months (depending on the time model)
*Please note: Depending on the programme, additional admission criteria may apply, such as English language skills or a bachelor’s degree with a specific focus. For the exact admission requirements, please refer to the page of your desired study programme.
Step 2: Find the master's variant that fits you and your goals.
Subject-Specific Master’s
Do you want to deepen the knowledge from your bachelor's degree?
Then a consecutive master's programme is right for you, as it builds on the content of your bachelor’s degree. Find out which prerequisites you need and which master's variants are available to you.
Do you want to finish as quickly as possible? Start your 60 ECTS credits master.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits) relevant to the desired master's programme
Completion of courses equivalent to 30 ECTS credits + 1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme OR 2 years of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme
Do you want to delve deeper into the subject? Start your 120 ECTS credit master.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits) relevant to the desired master's programme
*Please note: Depending on the programme, additional admission criteria may apply, such as English language skills or a bachelor’s degree with a specific focus. For the exact admission requirements, please refer to the page of your desired study programme.
Do you want to finish as quickly as possible? Start your 60 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 210 ECTS credits) relevant to the desired master's programme
Completion of courses equivalent to 30 ECTS credits OR 1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme
Do you want to take your time? Start your 90 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 210 ECTS credits) relevant to the desired master's programme
Do you want to delve deeper into the subject? Start your 120 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits) relevant to the desired master's programme
*Please note: Depending on the programme, additional admission criteria may apply, such as English language skills or a bachelor’s degree with a specific focus. For the exact admission requirements, please refer to the page of your desired study programme.
Do you want to finish as quickly as possible? Start your 60 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 240 ECTS credits) relevant to the desired master's programme
Do you want to take your time? Start your 90 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 210 ECTS credits) relevant to the desired master's programme
Do you want to delve deeper into the subject? Start your 120 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits) relevant to the desired master's programme
*Please note: Depending on the programme, additional admission criteria may apply, such as English language skills or a bachelor’s degree with a specific focus. For the exact admission requirements, please refer to the page of your desired study programme.
Non-Subject-Specific Master’s
Do you want to expand your knowledge beyond your field of expertise?
Then you can open up new career paths with a master's programme. Find out which prerequisites you need and which master's variants you can choose from.
Do you want to finish as quickly as possible? Start your 60 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
Completion of courses equivalent to 30 ECTS credits + 1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme OR 2 years of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme
Do you want to take your time and acquire management skills? Start your 90 ECTS credit MBA (Master of Business Administration).
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme
Do you want to continue your education in another field? Start a 120-ECTS credits master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme OR start the Early Admission Master Programme
Do you want to explore another area of expertise? Start your 120 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
Pass the master's entrance exam in 3 steps: Register online, submit application documents, complete the exam for 2 specified modules within 12 months
*Please note: Depending on the programme, additional admission criteria may apply, such as English language skills. For the exact admission requirements, please refer to the page of your desired study programme.
Do you want to finish as quickly as possible? Start your 60 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme
Do you want to take your time and acquire management skills? Start your 90 ECTS credit MBA (Master of Business Administration).
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme
Do you want to continue your education in another field? Start a 120-ECTS credits master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme OR start the Early Admission Master Programme
Do you want to explore another area of expertise? Start your 120 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
Pass the master's entrance exam in 3 steps: Register online, submit application documents, complete the exam for 2 specified modules within 12 months
*Please note: Depending on the programme, additional admission criteria may apply, such as English language skills. For the exact admission requirements, please refer to the page of your desired study programme.
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Do you want to finish as quickly as possible? Start your 60 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme
Do you want to take your time and acquire management skills? Start your 90 ECTS credit MBA (Master of Business Administration).
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme
Do you want to continue your education in another area of expertise? Start a 120 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
1 year of qualified professional experience at the start of the programme OR start the Early Admission Master Programme
Do you want to explore another area of expertise? Start a 120 ECTS credit master’s programme.
General Admission Requirements*:
A completed, state-recognised undergraduate degree (at least 180 ECTS credits)
Pass the master's entrance exam in 3 steps: Register online, submit application documents, complete the exam for 2 specified modules within 12 months
*Please note: Depending on the programme, additional admission criteria may apply, such as English language skills. For the exact admission requirements, please refer to the page of your desired study programme.
Free trial? Let’s go!
You can try out your study programme for one month – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.
Stay flexible on the road to your master's degree: Our full- and part-time models
You have the choice between the full-time model and two part-time models that offer flexible study durations. This way, you can study alongside your job, family, or while travelling. The content of the models is identical.
Perfect for those who want to speed through their studies and shorten the study period by learning at a higher pace.
Great for multi-taskers who want to give their all in their studies while working and simultaneously reducing monthly tuition fees.
Ideal for those who want to complete their studies in their own time alongside daily life and work while reducing monthly tuition fees.
Rita, Master’s IT Management
Has already completed her bachelor's in business administration at IU while working.
Leads a team in the logistics sector and has won IU's Professional Success Award.
Values the flexibility of the distance learning master's programme as a single mother and career woman.
“The IU distance learning concept was tailor-made for me: studying when, where, and how I wanted. No fixed times, flexible exams, and exam centres everywhere.”
Continuing education master’s degree: Faster to Your Master's Degree
A continuing education master’s degree builds on your practical experience and gives your career the boost it deserves. Discover our continuing education master’s degrees.
FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about our master's variants
A master's degree can open many doors and create new career paths. It prepares you with advanced specialist knowledge to take on more responsibility in expert and leadership roles. Also, your salary expectations increase as you invest two to four more semesters in your skills, allowing you to fully develop your strengths in your specific area or explore new academic horizons.
The term “consecutive” comes from Latin and means “following” or “subsequent.” Thus, a consecutive master's is a subsequent study programme that builds on your undergraduate degree (usually your bachelor's). It allows you to dive deeper into the subject and gain new expert knowledge. This means the subject in which you completed your undergraduate degree dictates which master's you can pursue.
Here’s an example: You have a bachelor's degree in computer science. Since a consecutive master’s deepens the basic knowledge from the bachelor’s, you can now study a master’s in computer science. However, there are also master’s programmes that you cannot study at the bachelor's level. Therefore, graduates of related fields are also admitted.
A continuing education master’s degree requires qualifying professional experience in addition to your completed undergraduate degree (usually one year). This means your master’s builds on your professional experience. It deepens and broadens your knowledge in specific practical areas. This distinguishes a continuing education master’s from a consecutive master’s, which you can pursue directly after completing your bachelor's degree.
If you wish to enter a consecutive master's programme for which you do not have the necessary background from your bachelor’s degree, you can gain admission to certain programmes by passing a master's entrance exam. Learn which programmes are available with a successfully completed master's entrance exam and how it works on our information page regarding application at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU).
Yes. You can enrol in a master's degree if you have a first professional degree such as a bachelor's, diploma, or magister.
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