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Want to be the person pulling the strings? Our 120 ECTS programme lets you take a deep dive into project management.
How your studies get you ahead:
You acquire practically relevant knowledge in the areas of strategic management, leadership, IT management, change management or management within a global economy.
You can choose electives according to your interests such as Process Management with Scrum, Project Management with Prince2, Business Analyst or Data Engineer.
After graduating, you are eligible for responsible positions such as project manager, scrum master or technical project manager.
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
M.A., 120 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
24, 36, 48 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Starting at 286€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 120 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 180018c
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
Begin today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Free trial month*
Optional semester abroad
Access to MS Office
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Study and career coaching
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience, or have you already studied? We are happy to assess — even before you apply for your distance learning programme — whether and to what extent we can recognise your prior learning: no obligation and 100% online. Simply complete our online recognition form.
Reduce your study duration: Skip individual modules or entire semesters!
Save on tuition fees: For every recognised ECTS point, you save 30 euros.
🤔 Can't find your qualification? No worries! Our form helps you get other qualifications recognised.
🤔 Can't find your qualification? No worries! Our form helps you get other qualifications recognised.
Need help with your recognition application? Our recognition guide brings together all the key information you need.
If you want to take full advantage of our recognition process, make sure to submit your application before the end of your trial month. To reduce your study duration, you can submit your prior learning recognition application at any time — including during your studies. However, a fee reduction can no longer be granted after the trial month has ended.
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
Completed undergraduate degree with a focus on economics or engineering with at least 180 ECTS
Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (120 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor's degree with a grade of "sufficient" or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master's or MBA program. For this, you need:
A bachelor's degree (grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
and
Relevant study achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 40 ECTS credits
or
A relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
or
Relevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 40 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
Exception: To be admitted to the master's programme in Architecture (120 ECTS credits), you must have completed your undergraduate degree with a final grade of at least "good” or grade B equivalent to the German grade "good" (up to 2.5).
Is your undergraduate degree not in the required subject field for the 120 ECTS programme's admission requirements? You can still apply! You'll have to take 2 specific courses from your study programme and successfully complete them before you can start your studies.
Recognition of knowledge and abilities acquired outside of higher education is possible in principle.
The alternative admission requirements represent individual exceptions to the aforementioned General Admission Requirements and ensure that you are qualified to access a master's degree programme. Admission is granted at the discretion of the institution.
We require proof of your German language skills from prospective foreign students for the German language study programme. You can prove this to us as follows:
TestDaF (TND3, min. 3 points in all sections, level B2)
DSH (DSH1, level B2)
Telc (Telc B2, level B2)
ÖSD (ÖSD B2, level B2)
Please note: The proof must be submitted before the start of the study programme and must not be older than five years as a rule.
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
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Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Stefanie
Sehr empfehlenswert
Insgesamt ein super Studium, ich bin sehr zufrieden und fühle mich rundum gut betreut und aufgehoben. Es wird sich viel Mühe um die Zufriedenheit der Studenten gegeben und auch die Dozenten sind super nett und engagiert. Man kann jederzeit Fragen klären und hat immer einen Ansprechpartner der einem weiterhilft. Ich würde jederzeit wieder an der IU studieren und kann es nur weiterempfehlen!
Posted on 22.05.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
Angewandte Psychologie (B.Sc.)
Albena
Flexibilität im Fernstudium neben dem Beruf
Ich habe bisher sehr gute Erfahrungen im Fernstudium ‚Angewandte Psychologie‘ gemacht. Besonders gut gefällt mir die Flexibilität bei der IU, weil ich neben dem Studium zu 100 % arbeite. Ich kann selbst entscheiden, wann und wie viel ich lerne. Sehr zufrieden bin ich auch damit, dass ich keinen Druck habe, wann ich mit dem Studium fertig sein muss, und dass ich kostenlos verlängern kann. Dadurch kann ich das Studium besser mit meinem Berufsleben vereinbaren.
Posted on 20.04.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
International Management (M.A.)
Djo
Bin ein großer Fan der IU
Ich bin ein großer Fan der IU und habe dort in letzter Zeit unglaublich viel gelernt. Die Möglichkeiten, die Studierenden geboten werden – insbesondere im Fernstudium – sind sehr vielfältig und flexibel. Dadurch macht das Lernen nicht nur Spaß, sondern lässt sich auch hervorragend in den Alltag integrieren. [...] Für mich gehört die IU zu den besten Anbietern für Fernstudiengänge in Deutschland. Ich kann sie aus voller Überzeugung jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
Posted on 03.06.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de