Whether you have Abitur (A-levels), vocational training or professional experience, at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) you can tailor your studies to suit your lifestyle.
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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!
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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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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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.
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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.
more about the master variantsDo 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 or dual studies programmes!
Our forms of studyWith or without a high school diploma: with us, you will find the flexible study path that suits your life.
That's how many have already decided to study at IU - and are getting off to a flying start. You too?
Study online or on site - when, where and how it suits you. Without any compromises.
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.
High school graduates, professionals, Bachelor’s graduates – and anyone who wants to start a new professional future! With our individual and flexible forms of study, studying at IU is possible in most cases. You only need to meet a few general requirements.
Would you like to start a bachelor's or master's degree programme with us? You can find out which requirements you need to meet in order to start your desired study programme directly on the programme's page.
IU deliberately does not have a numerus clausus (NC) - instead, we prefer to talk to you personally and find out together where your talents and strengths lie and what goals you want to pursue with your studies.
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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