PERSONAL SUPPORT AND
COMMUNITY
Your lecturers and tutors
When pursuing online studies, you can organise your learning day freely and flexibly, according to your individual needs. At the same time, you get full support – wherever you need it! Our teaching staff will help you with questions about the content of your courses, provide you with literature tips and accompany you step by step until you successfully complete your studies.
This is the support we offer:
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Support with questions about the content of your courses
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Live tutorials
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Exchange with tutors via e-mail and MS Teams
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Interactive courses via video conference
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Supervision of your Bachelor's or Master's thesis
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Provision of an exam guide
Moving forward together: Your student network
We know how important it is to exchange ideas, motivate each other and overcome challenges together. That's why you can network with your fellow students via our myCampus learning platform and Microsoft Teams – at any time and from anywhere in the world.
In our online community you can expect to find:
- Personal exchange
- Learning groups
- International Networking
Our online community
Personal exchange: Meet like-minded people via our online campus to make valuable study contacts.
Learning groups: On the MS Teams chat platform, you will find numerous groups where you can discuss specific topics with your fellow students.
International Networking: You can also use our social media channels to expand your study network across borders.
Our social media platforms
Instagram +29K Followers
Facebook +64K Likes
LinkedIn +30K followers +24K Alumni
Youtube +31K Subscribers
As of June 2021
Free trial? Let’s go!
Free trial? Let’s go!
You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.
Simply register online for your desired programme.
You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.
Simply register online for your desired programme.
Get in top shape with our Study Coaches
At IU, you shape the path through your studies the way you want. And if you need help along the way, you can turn to our Study Coaches.
They will ...
- accompany you through your studies from start to finish, regularly or as needed.
- work with you on learning, motivation and reflection strategies – entirely according to your personal needs and completely free of charge.
We can advise you on these topics:
- Time management
How do I integrate my studies into my everyday life?
How do I reconcile my studies with my job and/or family?
How do I create a personal plan to achieve my goals - Motivation
How do I overcome my inner voice telling me not to bother?
How do I define short, medium and long-term goals for myself?
How do I find the right "drive" in my studies? - Learning strategies
How can I organise my learning time efficiently?
Which learning style and which learning methods suit me?
How can I make the best use of teaching materials?
How Study Coaching has helped our distance learning students
Your career coaching
You want to advance professionally with your studies but still have a few questions on your mind? Then take matters into your own hands – with our free 1:1 video coaching!* Our certified career coach Kai will advise you on how to effectively plan and implement your goals. Whether it involves application tips, self-presentation, changing careers or personal development: You decide the topics of your 45-minute session via Zoom. If necessary, you can make a follow-up appointment.
As an additional offer, we also provide you with a free check of your application documents, including feedback and comments. Nothing stands in the way of you taking your next career step!
*The offer applies to Bachelor students who have already earned at least 120 ECTS points and Master students
Other contact points
Your Student Registrar’s Office (Studierendensekretariat)
Our Student Registrar’s Office will help you with all questions that arise during your studies: from registering for courses to changing time models. We make it as easy as possible for you to organise your studies and find the right solution for your needs.
Your study events
With a weekly introductory event, our student office will make it easier for you to get started and answer any questions you might have. Our study coaches provide you with information and ideas in scheduled events as well as consultation hours open to students of any programme. In addition, the team of the Library and Information Services offers regular training courses on various library topics, e.g. on Statista, e-books or Citavi.
It pays to study: What our graduates say
As ambassadors for various Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programmes, our alumni are happy to pass on their personal impressions of online studies and starting a career!
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