IU lecturer Dr Florian Perst ranks 3rd in the “Tutor of the Year 2027” competition
Distance learning students appreciate the outstanding learning support provided by their tutor
Dr Florian Perst from IU is one of the best tutors in Germany: He came in third place in the “Tutor of the Year 2027” competition.
Erfurt, 1 September 2026. Dr Florian Perst from IU International University of Applied Sciences is among Germany's best tutors: He took third place in the "Tutor of the Year 2027" competition. Current and former distance learning students thus recognise his professional expertise, his support, and his personal commitment. The competition is organised by the German Association of Distance Learning Providers together with Fernstudium Direkt as part of the EDUCATION. DIGITAL. NETWORKED. study award.
For Dr Florian Perst, this is already the second award in a row: After achieving 10th place last year, he is now among the three best tutors.
2,404 votes for dedicated tutors
A total of 195 nominations were received for 101 tutors. 58 tutors from 31 institutes and universities qualified for the voting phase, in which 2,404 votes were cast. The categories evaluated were "Subject-matter expertise & comprehensibility," "Support & accessibility," and "Motivation & commitment."
Gerrit Stephan from the ATN Academy took first place, followed by Petra Reuter from the Koblenz Chamber of Industry and Commerce Academy in second place. Dr Florian Perst completed the top three.
Quick feedback and an open ear
Dr Florian Perst has been working as a tutor in the Marketing & Management department at IU since 2022. He wants to be readily and reliably available to his students.
"I know from my own student days how valuable quick feedback is for being able to move forward immediately. That's why I try not to keep my students waiting for long. Seeing that my enthusiasm for teaching resonates with my students means a lot to me, and that's exactly why I enjoy this job so much. I will definitely remain true to my motto, 'Teaching is passion.'"
The renewed nomination and ranking demonstrate how much students and alumni appreciate this commitment.
About the “Tutor of the Year” award
The title "Tutor of the Year" is awarded annually as part of the EDUCATION. DIGITAL. NETWORKED. study prize by the German Association of Distance Learning Providers (Bundesverband der Fernstudienanbieter e. V.) in cooperation with Fernstudium Direkt, the comparison portal for continuing education and studies. The award recognises tutors working in state-approved distance learning courses or accredited distance learning programmes. The selection highlights the crucial importance of professional learning support in distance learning and provides a platform for those who guide learners professionally, personally, and with motivation on their educational journey.
With nearly 130,000 students, IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is the largest university in Germany. The private, state-recognised educational institution, based in Erfurt, began teaching in 2000 and now has 37 campuses. IU stands for maximum flexibility in study: whether through dual study, distance learning or on campus – students from over 160 nations tailor their educational path to suit their individual circumstances. With more than 200 degree programmes at bachelor’s, master’s and MBA level, IU imparts practical skills. Innovative learning concepts foster targeted, future-proof skills for an increasingly AI-driven world of work. A modern, digitally supported learning environment and the use of artificial intelligence enable effective, personalised learning. As a pioneer in this field, IU has developed its own digital learning companion, ‘Syntea’, which has been in use since 2023. A network of over 15,000 companies – including Motel One, Vodafone, AWO and Deutsche Bahn – makes IU a strong partner in the training of skilled workers and consistently links academic teaching with practical experience. Further information at: iu.org
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