About us

Study your own way? You can – with us

Founded on the idea of empowering people to succeed in a digital world, the International University of Applied Sciences first came into existence in 1998. And since receiving accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities, IU’s grown into Germany’s biggest university.

Our mission is to create inclusive, global and wholly accessible education. It’s why we’ve been at the forefront of online learning for over a decade. It’s how we made it possible for you to learn from anywhere and at any time — using our fully integrated digital platform, innovative learning tools and virtual classrooms.

Choose your suitable study model

At IU International University of Applied Sciences, you can either study 100% online or get a hybrid on-campus experience. We offer full flexibility and the option of studying either full-time or part-time – whatever best suits you and your goals.

Facts & Figures

We are currently preparing over 85,000 students in various study models for a successful start to their careers. You can find an overview of more facts and figures here.

Students: 85,000+

Degree courses: Bachelor’s, Master’s and MBA degree courses

Teaching and support staff: 600+

Exam centres: possible online from anywhere in the world and take exams at 130+ Goethe-Instituts worldwide

85,000+ Students

in 5 educational models

200+ Study Programmes

Bachelor, Master and MBA programmes

20+ Years of Experience

in providing innovative education

Quality, Top-Level Education

The quality of our study programmes is important to us. That’s why we’ve not only introduced internal quality assurance measures, but also undergo numerous external accreditations and certifications.

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Do you want to get started? Test 1 month for free!

Take the opportunity to find out whether an online study programme with IU International University of Applied Sciences is the right fit for you. You can test your desired study programme during your free trial – completely free of charge and with no strings attached. Simply apply for your online study programme and unlock your access. Happy learning!

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Diversity

Embracing Diversity at IU

“Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.”

William Cowper's poem, “The Task” (1785)

At IU, we believe strongly in equal opportunity for all. The concept of diversity and gender equality is and has always been a core pillar of the organisation and shapes our working and studying culture.

Aside from increasing the number of female students, professors, and lecturers, we do our best to adapt our study options to meet our students’ needs, especially those with disabilities or from under-represented groups – so you can complete your degree without worries.

Need help? Simply reach out to our Student Office Team or our Examination Office Team for assistance.

Guiding Principles

Our Mission and Vision

What drives us, is what drives you: We design our programmes to be as flexible and innovative as possible — without sacrificing quality.

As a pioneer of digitalisation in vocational learning and personal development, we sustainably, efficiently and measurably improve learning outcomes compared to all our competitors and distinguish ourselves with application-oriented research.

We combine our specialist expertise and focus on providing excellent student services, subject-specific knowledge, and transferable skills to prepare our graduates for the international business world.

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