A job, family and friends, hobbies and then studying on top of all that - it's often quite a lot at the same time. What does your everyday life look like? And how do your studies fit in? No matter what you want to juggle in life: with the right form of study, you can manage it easily.
Your studies must fit into your life. Not the other way around. We are firmly convinced of this, at IU – Germany's most renowned private university*!
Let's find out together what your study format should look like - discover our study options here. You can choose from a total of three different formats at IU. Distance learning and dual study programmes.
Maximum self-determined learning - when travelling, alongside work and family. 100% flexible.
Over 200 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes
Start at any time
Study online from anywhere on a full-time or part-time basis
Flexible course structure and sequence
Bachelor's from €259 per month, Master's from €329 per month (depending on time model)
Full-time study as a dual on-campus programme or dual distance learning programme
35 bachelor's programmes
Starting date: Two times a year
Theory courses at over 25 study locations or online at the Virtual Campus
Over 15,000 practical partners
Structured curriculum
€0 tuition fees (your practical partner covers all tuition fees)
(*among 18-24-year-olds, Source: Forsa, Sep 2023)
IU offers state-accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s and MBA programmes in an international environment – at modern campuses in Cologne and Berlin.
You got a lot of new information, but still have some unanswered questions? No problem! Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions by our prospective students. And of course, the answers to them.
You can find more important FAQs and the answers to them here.
If you’re still unsure which form of study best suits you, you can take a closer look at the differences between distance learning and dual studies.
That's up to you! Our degree programmes can be studied either full-time or part-time. In the case of full-time studies, you will take modules worth 30 ECTS points per semester (which corresponds to a total workload of 900 hours). However, you are also welcome to book a smaller number of courses per semester. In each time model, your studies can be extended by 12 months free of charge.
IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) currently has more than 25 locations across Germany and over 45 exam centres, where students can take their exams.
The dual study programme can be completed at more than 25 study locations or online at the virtual campus.
With the distance learning programme, you have the opportunity to study completely independently and with total flexibility. Thanks to the virtual learning format with interactive online courses, studying at IU can be done entirely remotely, around the clock. - Generated by Syntea
Yes, IU offers you the option to complete a master’s degree with IU distance learning.
You can find information about the costs of our distance learning in the corresponding pages of the programme.
Your practice partner will pay your tuition fees for your dual study programme at the IU.
You decide. How you study. And what you study. At IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU), you have the freedom to shape your academic journey in your own way – with flexible study formats and a wide range of subjects to choose from. Explore all IU subject areas now.
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