Successful reappointment of members of the university management
Re-election of the Rector, the Vice-Rector for Accreditation & Teaching Formats and the Vice-Rector for Research
At its meeting on 27 June, the IU Senate decided to reappoint Rector Prof. Dr Holger Sommerfeldt, Vice Rector Prof. Dr Regina Cordes, and Vice Rector Prof. Dr Kamal Bhattacharya.
Erfurt, 8 July 2025. At its meeting on 27 June in Bad Reichenhall, the Senate of IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) decided to reappoint Rector Prof. Dr Holger Sommerfeldt, Vice-Rector Prof. Dr Regina Cordes (Accreditation & Teaching Formats), and Vice-Rector Prof. Dr Kamal Bhattacharya (Research).
Senate meeting with vision – and successful summer party
In addition to the reappointment of the Rectorate, other strategically important topics were discussed – embedded in a collegial atmosphere that culminated in a successful summer festival.
Prof. Dr Holger Sommerfeldt
has been a Professor of Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences for 17 years. In his role as Vice-Rector, he played a key role in establishing the distance learning programme for nine years – ever since the first student enrolled in 2011. He has led the university as Rector for almost five years. Key milestones during his tenure include the successful system reaccreditation. In the coming years, he aims to further enhance the quality of online studies, strengthen the dual study programme, and, together with the Rectorate team, successfully shape IU's institutional accreditation in 2026.
Prof. Dr Regina Cordes
As Vice Rector for Accreditation and Teaching Formats, she has successfully overseen over 200 programme accreditations and reaccreditations in recent years and has been responsible for the accreditation processes stipulated by system accreditation. She also supports IU's partner universities with programme and institutional accreditations. As project manager for the 2025/2026 institutional reaccreditation, she is currently driving forward one of the university's central strategic processes.
Prof. Dr Kamal Bhattacharya
As Vice Rector for Research & Transfer, he heads the strategic research department at IU International University of Applied Sciences. He is also a professor of computer science at IU. His key responsibilities include promoting practice-oriented research, expanding transfer activities, and further developing the university's research concept.
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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