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Your studies can have a profound impact on your future income. That’s why you need to choose the right university — one that has a proven track record of helping students build a career. Choose right. Choose IU.

How to get started

If you’ve come to our website, that probably means you’re interested in getting a university degree. But you might not know which degree exactly, and you’re looking for more information before you make a decision. Here is everything you need to know to get started:

Our full on-campus degree options
How our application works
Entry requirements for all of our programmes
Fees and payments options for your studies

What you’ll get from us

Above all else, we’re committed to giving you access to quality, affordable education that matches your needs and ambitions.

Over the last 25 years, we’ve grown to become Germany’s biggest university, with students from over 190 countries.

That means we have expert knowledge on how to help any student reach their goals, regardless of their background, if they’re willing to work hard and commit to their studies.

We promise to help you do the same.

Quality education that matches your needs and helps you succeed

10 BA, MA and MBA degrees with 15+ specialisations

No matter what your passion or dream career is, we have the degree to make it a reality. Choose from our Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA programmes in Data & IT and Business Management, each offering a range of in-demand specialisations designed to prepare you for today’s most sought-after careers.

Many of our graduate degrees (MA/MBA) are available in different ECTS credits, so you can pursue a shorter or longer course of studies, based on your experience and skills.

International accreditation & recognition

Our university is state-recognised by the federal government of Thuringen, Germany, and our degrees are recognised around the world.

We’re a member of the Association of African Universities (AAU) and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and were recognised by well-known organisations such as WES (US & Canada).

Transform your career – or start a brand new one

Looking for a career change or a promotion at your current job? All you need to do is pick your new career path, and we’ll help you reach your goal.

With our degrees, you’ll discover new industries and fields of work, and develop in-demand skills that will increase your chances on the job market.

Support

Thanks to having over 20 years of teaching experience, we’ve worked with a wide range of learners who are not typical students:

Business owners
Single parents
Pensioners
And students who were the first ones in their families to attend a university.

So, no matter your situation and the level of support you need, we’re here for you and we’ll help you overcome any obstacles. From study motivation to exam preparation, and anything in between – we'll be with you every step of the way.

Innovative learning method

Our in-person lectures, on campus in Cologne or Berlin, are supplemented by self-study with our digital tools, 100% in English from start to finish.

If you choose to join us on campus, you’ll not only enjoy a great student experience in a fantastic country to start your career in, but also be able to fit your studies by learning on the go with our innovative learning method.

Salary booster

An internationally recognised and accredited degree from IU will give you the chance of lucrative salary increases in your old or new job as a more qualified and skilled professional.

Career booster

Whether you’re looking to take your first steps in the professional world, change careers or advance into a managerial position, a degree from IU will give you all the tools you need: practical work skills, industry familiarity, and theoretical proficiency.

Personal growth

Earning a degree isn’t just great for your career, it’s also great for you. You’ll expand your horizons, deepen your knowledge and expertise, challenge yourself and develop new skills – maybe even in a completely new field.

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