Student to faculty ratio: 0:1. Student population: 130,000. International students: 0%
IU International University of Applied Sciences
About
With over 130,000 students from 190+ countries, IU International University of Applied Sciences is Germany's largest university, offering top-quality, state-accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and MBA degree programmes in English. IU's career-oriented on-campus programmes in Cologne and Berlin combine face-to-face teaching with structured self-study, giving you the flexibility to gain practical experience alongside your studies while building your professional network in Germany. Upon completion, you'll be eligible for an 18-month post-study visa to jumpstart your career in Germany. IU's state-accredited programmes provide industry-relevant knowledge and skills to excel in the global job market.
What IU does differently?
With over 130,000 students from more than 190 countries, IU International University of Applied Sciences is Germany’s largest university. They offer state-accredited, top-quality Bachelor, Master and MBA degree programmes taught in English – with a whole new approach.
IU's career-oriented on-campus programmes in Cologne and Berlin combine face-to-face teaching with structured self-study, giving you the flexibility to gain practical experience alongside your studies while building your professional network in Germany.
At IU’s campuses in Cologne and Berlin, you’ll be part of a truly vibrant and international community. The modern campus facilities, a supportive learning environment and engaing campus activities allow you to fully experience student life in Germany while working hard to achieve your goals.
Throughout your studies, you benefit from IU’s fully integrated digital learning platform, MyCampus, which provides 24/7 access to study materials and innovative learning tools, including the AI learning assistant Syntea. Upon completing your studies, you will also be eligible for an 18-month post-study visa to start a career in Germany.
Visa Application Support
Don’t worry about getting a visa for Germany: we’ve got it covered.
Thanks to our visa support partner, you’ll get help throughout the whole application process, free of charge.
Succeed globally with IU
With IU, you can open doors to career opportunities all around the world. Their state-accredited programmes will equip you with industry-relevant knowledge and in-demand skills so you can stand out in the global job market. Studying at IU also gives you access to their exclusive online career services and events.
Why IU?
- Career-oriented face-to-face teaching, supplemented by self-study with our digital tools
- Apply and deepen your acquired knowledge through internships
- Explore work-study options in Germany: up to 20 hours per week while studying
- Career-oriented: IU provides specialised degree programmes in high-demand fields.
- Courses: combine theory and practical application through real-life case studies.
- Kickstart your career in Germany: after graduation with an 18-month post-study visa.
- All programmes are accredited according to German and EU standards in education.
IU's mission
What drives IU, is what drives you: IU designs its programmes to be as flexible and innovative as possible, without sacrificing quality. They deliver specialist expertise and innovative learning materials as well as focusing on excellent student services and professional advice. IU's programmes deliver subject-specific knowledge and soft skills with a future-oriented approach and digital tools to prepare graduates for the international business world.
Living in Germany
Germany is considered one of the top study destinations in the world and at the heart of Europe. A leader in innovation, business, and engineering, career prospects with a German degree are diverse and far-reaching. Germany is also welcoming to international professionals and offers an 18-month post-study work visa to students who carry out their last semester in Germany.
IU Campus
IU's Berlin campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, learning spaces, and libraries. Experience the vibrant Berlin scene and join clubs and societies, relax in social areas, and embrace the supportive international community throughout your educational journey.
Support for Students
As you work towards your goals at IU, you'll find a strong support system with helpful study advisors, career office experts, and knowledgeable tutors. These friendly professionals guide you through your academic journey, from choosing courses to finding internships and job opportunities.
Study-Life Balance
At IU, you’ll enjoy a healthy study-life balance through a blended learning model on campus which combines Face-to-face lectures that allow you to discuss current industry trends and online self-study. This flexible approach allows you to effectively manage studies, work, and personal life, while engaging in a diverse international community and pursuing work-study opportunities, such as part-time jobs or internships, thus enriching your overall study abroad experience.
- Students with an EU-member country citizenship, planning to attend on-campus lectures do not require a residence permit in order to enter Germany.
- Students without EU-member country citizenship, planning to attend on-campus lectures must obtain a valid residence permit in order to be able to study in Germany.
Visa Application Support
If you’re planning to study on campus, you might need to get a residence permit (visa) before you come to Germany. To make this process as easy as possible, we’ve partnered with a team of visa experts, who will guide and support you through the whole process, completely free. Forget about worrying about getting a visa: we’ve got you covered!
If you have any questions regarding the residence permit application process, please get in touch with the IU's Study Advisory Team.
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Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
Julia Nkosi - M.Eng. Engineering Management
I've found all the modules in my program useful, eye opening and interesting for me. They are all well-structured, informative, and knowledgeable.
Vikrant Lokhande - MBA
I've had a functional leadership role for a while, but I lacked business skills. The MBA program has given me useful insights into business management and prepares me well to take on a role in Business leadership.” I chose to study in Germany because “it offers good quality education and a practical approach to learning.
Kunal Saigal - MBA - International Business (Finance Specialisation)
IU was the right choice for me due to its competitive tuition fee structure, strategic location, richness in degree modules, post-study visa option, international faculty, and diverse student body. My MBA in International Business aided me a great deal in my present role. Exposure to case-studies of well-known companies and very current modules in my degree has equipped me with state-of-the art skills.
Gaurav Dey - MBA
The faculty at IU supports students in every way possible and the study environment provided me with immense opportunities to succeed. I took one semester online as I needed to resolve a few things back in India, like my previous job and family matters. This also helped me reduce my costs further, on top of the already affordable tuition fees that IU offers.
Chanchal Singh Patne - MBA in International Marketing
After receiving my MBA from IU, I am eager to watch myself develop into a much stronger, more independent, and fearless girl in the years to come. I decided to major in marketing because I wanted to develop the necessary skills to market internationally. I can build a solid foundation in business, be prepared for a variety of jobs, and get the added benefit of honing my marketing skills with a marketing degree.
- Berlin
Frankfurter Allee, 73a, 10247, Berlin
- North Rhine-Westphalia
Neven-DuMont-Str. 1A 50667 Cologne, 50667, Cologne
