IU Degrees in Germany

With our format of face-to-face teaching combined with digital resources, you have the unique opportunity to pursue degrees in Germany on your terms. This allows you to experience campus life in Germany, study closely with your peers, and engage directly with your lecturers.

Picking the right study programme with on-campus studies is a crucial step that requires a lot of planning and research. At IU, we've helped many students choose the right study programme over our 25+ years of existence, and our Study Advisory Team is here to help you as well with making this important decision.

What you can study on campus in Germany at IU

Here you will find a list of all the on-campus study degrees in Germany currently offered by IU, including the ECTS credits you’ll need to earn for each one.

Follow the links to each programme page to find out everything about the curriculum, fees, admission requirements and future career prospects as a graduate.

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*Please note: For our B.A. Business Administration, you MUST choose a specialisation. For other programmes offering specialisations, you can also opt for the non-specialisation track available.

Programmes at the Berlin Campus

Our range of degree programmes has been updated. The courses available to our enrolled students at the Berlin Campus therefore differ slightly from the programmes listed above.

Please note that in 2026, only the degree programmes listed above will be offered to new students at the Cologne campus.

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Study a degree in Germany at IU

Build your career and professional network at a German university, where you'll be studying with international students from all over the world.

Choose your degree programme from a wide range of Bachelor's and Master's degrees in tech and business with various specialisations in high-demand fields like artificial intelligence, business analytics, data science, and more, all English taught degrees in Germany at IU International University of Applied Sciences.

Entry requirements

Please note that some study programmes have more specific requirements, and, in some cases, alternative admission opportunities are possible. Please contact your study advisors for more information.

If you need a visa (residence permit) to study in Germany, you’ll need to apply for one before you start your studies. You can do it after you apply, and we’ll help you through the entire process (for free!), thanks to support from our trusted visa application partner.

Your degrees in English in Germany summed up

All the important details about the programmes

Study language

English

Study start

April or October

Duration

Bachelor: From 36 months
Master/MBA: From 12 months

Work option

Internships or part-time student job (20 hrs/week)*
18 months post-study work visa
EU Blue Card

*Please ensure that your mandatory in-person lectures are compatible with your working hours.

Credits

Bachelor: 180 ECTS credits
Master: 120 ECTS credits or 60 ECTS credits
MBA: 90 or 60 ECTS credits

Study modality

On campus in Cologne or Berlin

How you can pay for your studies

Payment methods

Credit card (through FlyWire)
Bank transfer
Sepa Direct Debit (available only to students living in the EU).

Payment models

Semesterly
Yearly: get 2% discount on fees if you choose this option*
Total, in advance : up to 10% discount on fees if you choose this option.*

*The discounts offered for yearly and total payments can be combined with other discounts when applicable.

Real value:

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Course satisfaction:

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Why degrees in Germany in English are so popular

Germany has a rich history of excellence in science, philosophy and arts - the cornerstones of higher education - making it an attractive destination to international students.

Made up of 16 different federal governments, including the Berlin federal state, the country has been the leading force in European politics, industry and economics ever since its reunification in the early 1990s.

Attracting millions of people each year to its massive job market, Germany is an excellent choice for English taught university degrees. With a bustling start-up scene, a strong traditional industry of engineering and manufacturing, and heavy spending on arts and culture, Germany offers something for everyone.

Start your career in Berlin or Cologne and join thousands of international students working on their degrees in Germany.