In the dual study programme at IU, the practical component is firmly integrated into your studies. This means that you do not work ‘on the side’, but that work is an integral part of your degree programme. It is important to us that you can optimally combine both sides - the theoretical courses at IU and the practical phases in the company.
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Unlike many other universities, we bring students and companies together - and with success: 2 out of 3 students are taken on by their practice partner after graduation.
Private dual study program for €0
Does studying privately sound expensive? At IU you pay €0 - because your practice partner pays your tuition fees.
Interlocking theory and practice
Study, work and leisure - with us you can combine everything thanks to regular alternation between theory and practice. You always apply what you have learned directly in the practical phases - this makes it much quicker and easier for you to understand course content.
Our dual study models
Depending on the combination of degree programme and study location, one of these two study models will be specified for you:
Dual study programme: courses two days a week on campus or virtually. Subsequent in-depth study with the help of learning materials.
Dual myStudium: Independent acquisition of theory on the myCampus learning platform with the help of innovative learning materials and learning AI, optional support sessions to consolidate what you have learnt virtually via livestream.
With us, you can start at over 25 study locations or from anywhere on the virtual campus. You will complete your practical training at a company in the region of your choice.
In the dual study programme, your practice partner pays your tuition fees. A win-win situation for both of you: while you study for 0€, your practice partner trains you and gains young talent.
The study programme is incredibly exciting and perfectly combines theory in your studies with practical experience in companies. The lecturers often come from the relevant specialist fields and share fantastic insights. Small groups in lectures create a great environment for exchanging ideas with each other.
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.
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.
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.
Simply complete our online application. You can upload the required documents directly there, or submit them later in our applicant portal:
At the IU, you pay €0 - because your practice partner pays your tuition fees.
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.
Simply complete our online application. You can upload the required documents directly there, or submit them later in our applicant portal:
