You can study at the IU!
Whether you have a school leaving certificate, professional qualifications or a bachelor's degree: At IU you will find the study programme to take your career to the next level. That's how you'll go quickly from a prospective student to a professional!
High school graduates
You have the choice: gap year, vocational training… or the start of your dream studies! As a high school graduate, you can start at IU at any time. Choose exactly what best suits you from a wide range of subjects in a distance learning or a dual studies programme. Without an NC. Full-time or part-time. According to your own rules.
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Professionals
Do you want to climb new career levels? With our flexible distance learning programme, you can balance your job, private life and further education. Thanks to your professional qualifications, you can get started even without a secondary scool leaving certificate - and have your previous career successes credited towards your studies.
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Trained specialists
Have you completed your vocational training and want to increase your career opportunities with an academic degree? Then find out now how you can maximise the benefits of your previous achievements at IU. Recognising previous achievements can reduce the length of your studies by up to 50% and save you money.
More about Studies after vocational training
Bachelor's degree graduates
Get ready for management! If you want to build on your Bachelor’s degree, IU has a wide variety of flexible Master’s distance learning programmes ready for you. You’ll only take your exams when you feel ready - 24/7 online or on campus.
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Find the right form of study for you!
Do you prefer digital learning or a lot of practical experience? The choice of the ideal form of study for you depends, among other things, on your personal learning preferences and your other life circumstances. And of course, last but not least, your career goals - you can achieve them with our distance learning, dual studies or myStudium programmes!
Our forms of studyReal experiences. Real decisions.
Why us? Here’s why!
We accompany you - all the way to your career goal.
With or without a high school diploma: with us, you will find the flexible study path that suits your life.
130,000+ students are already part of IU
That's how many have already decided to study at IU - and are getting off to a flying start. You too?
Flexible. International. Future-orientated.
Study online or on site - when, where and how it suits you. Without any compromises.
Questions and answers about your studies
After all this new information, you still have a few 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 other important FAQs and the answers here.
Do you still have questions?
Our free student advisory service has all the answers for you! We take the time to advise you individually and without obligation.
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