Dual Studies at IU

Depending on the study programme, location and practice partner, the dual studies programme at the IU takes place either in a weekly rotation (1 week practice, 1 week theory) or in a split-week model (50% of the week practice and 50% of the week theory). You can find out more about this from our student advisory service or on our study model page.

At the IU, you pay €0 - because your practice partner pays your tuition fees.

Simply complete our online application. You can upload the required documents directly there, or submit them later in our applicant portal: 

• Curriculum vitae 

• Application photo 

• Last school report 

You can find out more on our application procedure page.

The Bachelor's programme at IU lasts 3.5 years (7 semesters).

We deliberately do not have a numerus clausus. Instead, you will have an individual IU interview with your study advisor. You will talk about your wishes and professional goals and together you will find out in which areas your strengths lie.

Here is an overview of our admission requirements:

Studying with A-levels

As an applicant with a general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a technical college entrance qualification (Fach-Abitur), you can be admitted directly to the dual Bachelor's programme at the IU.

Studying without A-levels

Without a (specialist) A-levels, entry is possible if you meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed vocational training of at least two years and at least three years of work experience in the learned profession.

• Master craftsman's diploma

• Successful completion of a training course to become a state-certified technician or state-certified business economist

  
  

Applicants from abroad

As a foreign applicant, you must have a higher education entrance qualification equivalent to the German qualification. When applying, you must provide proof of German language skills at level B2. In addition, you will have an individual interview with your study advisor.

When searching for companies, we draw on our network of over 15,000 practical partners and also support you in your application to other companies. For this purpose, you will be in constant contact with your study advisor in our applicant portal, where you will receive lots of helpful tips and can register for our free IU training. Do you already know a company where you would like to complete your practical phases? Perfect! We'll be happy to help you approach the company. You can find more information on our Practice Partner site.

IU offers Bachelor's degree programmes in the fields of Business & Management, Health & Social Services, Marketing & Communication, IT & Technology, Tourism & Hospitality and Architecture & Construction. You can find all details under study programmes.