Off to new horizons: Your IU semester abroad
Do you want to prepare for an international career, expand your foreign language skills or get to know new cultures? At IU, you have the chance to combine your studies with a semester abroad and get the best of both worlds: Explore the world while advancing in your degree – with your flexible study programme at IU.
What your IU semester abroad can do for you.
Career booster
Your experience abroad can be a decisive factor in job interviews or when negotiating your salary.
Important soft skills
During your semester abroad you will acquire key soft skills such as independence, tolerance and intercultural competence, which are valued by employers.
Global network
Abroad, you will meet inspiring people from all over the world – you can benefit from these contacts both professionally and personally.
Find the study programme that suits your plans.
Distance Learning
Study innovatively and 100% flexibly
In distance learning, you study completely flexibly thanks to our innovative tools. Combine your online studies with exciting campus experiences abroad and meet people from all over the world.
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MyStudium
Study your way after graduation – with classes on campus or virtually
Study or go abroad? Do both! Top your flexible myStudium with an unforgettable semester abroad.
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Dual studies
Study or work? You can do both!
In a dual study programme, you can prepare yourself for your international career by combining your studies with professional experience and a stay abroad.
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World of Students: Your partners in planning.
The experienced team at World of Students supports you in planning your IU semester abroad. Your personal consultant will help you choose the right partner university, support you in assembling your application and provide on-site assistance. World of Students will be there for you from start to finish of your semester abroad.
Your semester abroad: Where do you want to go?
Where have you always wanted to go? Which culture or language are you particularly interested in? In your semester abroad at IU, you get to choose: Discover 52 partner universities from World of Students in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania.
Europe:
France, Greece, United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, Spain, Hungary
North America:
Canada, USA
South America:
Argentina, Chile, Peru
Asia:
China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea
Oceania:
Australia, New Zealand
Three universities abroad.
Many impressive partner universities from World of Students are available to you all over the world. Here, you get to know three of them:
St. Francis College, New York, USA
Do you want to spend your semester abroad in one of the most famous cities in the world? Then discover St. Francis College (SFC): It is centrally located in Brooklyn, just a few minutes away from Manhattan, and offers first-class education in small groups.
International College of Management*, Sydney, Australien
First study, then surf? That’s your outlook at the International College of Management (ICMS*) in Sydney. You will benefit from modern equipment and effective teaching methods.
* CRICOS Provider Code: 01484M
Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, Kanada
The Vancouver Island University (VIU) is located on the breathtaking west coast of Canada, surrounded by forests and beaches. In addition to small groups and individual support during your studies, you can look forward to a wide range of outdoor and sports activities.
FAQ
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