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.
That’s why our website is full of useful information, to help you make an educated decision that help you achieve your professional goals. You’ll find detailed information about each programme we offer through the navigation menu at the top of each page, in addition to general information about IU, our graduates, and how studying with us can help transform your career.
Still finding it hard to make a decision? Maybe these would help: see our list of accreditations and awards, read some of our student testimonials or maybe even chat with one of our students directly.
So read up, and choose the right study programme you want to sign up for.
Now that you got to know us and what we offer a bit better, and you know which degree you want to get, you can request our free of charge information material. Fill in your details in the form that’s a part of any of our study programme pages, or click on the “request free information” button at the top, and you’ll get a personally generated brochure with all of the facts and figures about your studies, delivered straight to your inbox.
If you still have a question that you can’t find the answer for in the information material, you could either:
Once you have all of the information you need, and you’re ready to start, the next step is to fill out our online application form.
You can either fill out your application form with the help of our study advisors during your phone call, or at your own time and on your own, by using the “apply now” button at the top right corner of our website.
The online application form will guide you through every step of the process, but if you still have any questions – you can always reach out to our study advisors.
Once you’ve submitted your application form, we will generate your personalised study contract. Read through it, sign it digitally and upload it to your personal upload page.
The contract contains your study fees, starting date, and a checklist of the application documents you need to submit in order to be successfully enrolled. It also includes the terms and conditions of being an IU student.
The documents you need to submit depend on your study programme, and are indicated in the programme page on our website (under admission requirements), in our free information material and in the checklist in your contract.
You can use your personal upload page to upload all your documents – the link can be found in the e-mail you received along with your contract. As for your enrolment process, which requires that you submit your documents - our admissions team will check your documents and get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that during periods of high volume of applications, this might take up to 1-2 weeks.
To make sure that this process happens quickly and smoothly, we recommend uploading all of your documents at the same time. Need help or have a question about the requirements? Our study advisors will be happy to assist.
If we need any additional documents, or if you do not meet the admission requirements, you will be notified by our admissions team. If you’ve submitted everything and your application has been approved, congratulations! You’ve been successfully enrolled. Now it’s on to the final step.
On your study start date, you will receive an e-mail with your login details to all of the systems you’ll be using during your studies:
That’s it – now you have everything you need, and the time has come to start your exciting academic journey! But don’t worry, you’re not on your own. Our study coaches are available at the click of a button, to support you throughout your entire studies.
You can also use a wide variety of career support services during your studies, such as job interview preparation sessions or resume building workshops.
In the meantime, why not familiarise yourself with the professors in charge of your degree programme?
Good luck, and welcome to IU!
In order to meet the IU admission requirements, you’ll need to first choose your study programme, as the requirements differ depending on your programme and its ECTS credits model.
Some programmes require previous professional experience, while others require a previous degree in a relevant field or a secondary school diploma. When looking at the study programme page you’re interested in, scroll over to or click on the “Admission” section. That’s where you’ll find in-depth information on the academic requirements you need to fulfil when applying.
If you don’t meet some of the admission criteria – don’t worry! You can contact our Study Advisory Team, who will offer solutions on a case-by-case basis, and help you apply to the right Bachelor or Master study programme for you.
Here’s a list of what you’ll need to start your studies with IU. You can find our admissions policy here.
The admissions documents must be provided in English or German. If they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners. You can find more details here.
Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of our preparation programmes, to make sure you are ready to study with us.
Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team to find out the exact requirements applicable to your application.
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF).
We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency.
Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*Proof must be provided before the start of the study and must not be older than five years.
Apply for the scholarship programme and receive a discount on your tuition fees.
Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team for more details.
Don’t have a high school diploma? Have one, but your grade average doesn’t meet our admission requirements? We have a solution for you!
With A-Levels, you can earn a high school diploma and start working towards your future Bachelor’s degree – at the same time.
Visit our A-Levels page for more details.
In order to study for a Master’s degree at IU International University of Applied Sciences, you need to have completed an undergraduate degree – for example, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma. Certificates for degrees completed outside Germany must be sent along with a copy that has been translated into German or English. Some Master’s degree programmes also have special entry requirements.
Please note that some study programmes have special entry requirements (e.g. previous degree in a specific field, requisite work experience or previous knowledge in certain subject areas). You can find up-to-date information about entry requirements on our website by visiting the study programme of your choice and looking under “entry requirements”.
The admissions documents must be provided in English or German. If they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners. You can find more details here.
Academic criteria:
*For some master's programmes, you will need to have achieved your undergraduate studies in a relevant field, gain one year of professional work experience, or previous knowledge in certain subject areas before reaching 50% of your ECTS. You can take a look at the dedicated page of your desired programme for more information.
Academic criteria:
Professional Experience:
Proof of work experience (EN) Proof of work experience (NL) Proof of work experience (ES) Proof of work experience (IT) Proof of work experience (FR)
If your first degree is not specialised in a business-related field, you may still be admitted to our programme if your professional work experience is in business management. Admission to MBA programmes will then be decided on an individual basis following an interview with our academic staff.
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF).
We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency.
Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*Proof must be provided before the start of the study and must not be older than five years.
Apply for the scholarship programme and receive a discount on your tuition fees.
Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team for more details.
As most – or all – of your studies will be carried out online, you’ll need some basic technological tools in order to study at IU Online University of Applied Sciences. These include a reliable Wi-Fi connection, a laptop or a PC and, for exams – an external webcam or a webcam mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.
We’ve prepared a list of the minimum specification requirements you’ll need, in order to ensure a smooth and enjoyable studying experience. The list covers the operating systems, browser and webcam models we recommend all of our students use.
If you have any questions regarding these technical requirements, please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team.
Feel free to use any webcam model that you find best. But if you’re looking for a recommendation, you can consider one of the following options:
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