Your everyday life with distance learning: Everything explained

Study tools and exams
Study app, online campus, digital scripts: You decide what suits your way of learning best. Lecturers attend to your questions in live consultation hours and you can even sit your exams online.
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Approach and advantages
Do you have a job, family to take care of or private projects? Your online study programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) leaves room for that – and helps you develop personally and professionally.
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Course of study
Apply online, plan your semester independently, sit exams online – and always get support from your study coach: flexibility characterises your distance learning from start to finish.
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Support and community
Support, exchange, and a real sense of community – discover how personal distance learning at IU can be.
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AI initiatives
Succeed with AI: Discover how IU uses artificial intelligence to make your distance learning experience even smarter.
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Studying in any situation
Whether studying with a child, impairment or in retirement: We want you to successfully master your studies – no matter what situation you are currently in. Here you can get tips and information for your very own educational path.
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Get future-ready – with Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Become part of the IU Copilot School: As a distance learning student, you have the exclusive opportunity to purchase* a Microsoft 365 Copilot license at the special IU price — giving you access to an innovative learning environment. Not only will you study more effectively and individually, but you’ll also gain the AI skills that will prepare you for tomorrow’s job market.
*valid only with residence in Germany, after trial month; not available during leave of absence or for preparatory courses.
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Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
What you get for free
Information on study content & electives
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