Study whenever, wherever and however you want
Your life is unique – just like your educational path and the goals you want to reach. As the largest private university of applied sciences for distance learning, we offer you a study programme perfectly in line with you and your needs – in any situation. Our digital campus and our study app IU Learn enable you to study independently, innovatively and practically – thanks to many advantages such as flexible time models, smart tools for any study type and personal support.
On your own terms: At IU, you study according to your rhythm
Study flexibly
In IU distance learning, your lecture hall is always where you are – no matter whether you’re on your way to work or chilling at the beach with your family. You can even sit your exams online – 24/7 on 365 days a year – or on location, if you like.
Study innovatively
Via our online campus and our study app IU Learn, innovative and interactive digital study tools are always available to you. They allow for maximum flexibility – whether you’re studying alone or with others, with a script or digitally, day or night.
Keep in touch
If you want, you can deepen your knowledge by talking to experienced lecturers in virtual classes – live or on demand. In addition, our online network allows you to connect with your fellow students as well as your study and career coaches.
You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us. Simply register online for your desired programme.
A study programme to suit your life
No matter whether you’re a family person, working full time or always on the road: IU distance learning let you realise that dream of a degree. How? By letting you decide when, where and how you study.
Busy at work?
No problem! IU lets you determine your own study load – without fixed lecture times or exam times.
Kids keeping you busy?
You can still do it! Our flexible full- and part-time models allow you to schedule your courses according to your own needs.
On the road a lot?
Benefit from study tools you can integrate into your daily life and use anywhere and anytime.
It’s a challenge?
No matter who you are and what you have to accomplish in life: We support you in it.
Your study programme gets you ahead
New challenge
You qualify for new (more exciting) tasks, vocational fields or industries.
Development
You have higher chances of getting a promotion and can take on more management responsibility.
Higher salary
You benefit from a chance at lucrative pay raises in your old or new job.
Increase your market value
During your distance learning, you develop valuable skills that prepare you for your career. Our graduates are living proof of this: 71,1% of them agree that they were able to develop personally through their distance learning. 62,2% were able to significantly increase their chances on the job market, 40% got a raise and about a third was successful in changing jobs.*
*Source: Graduate survey June 2021
How our students like to study
Stefanie, Bachelor Business Informatics
is completing her distance learning full time
recipient of the IU “women in tech” scholarship
loves the variety of study documents and the personal support
“It’s great to be in close contact with tutors and coaches and to receive a lot of support.”
Thomas, Bachelor Social Work
is completing his Bachelor part time
is a father of four and former fireman
is using his online study programme to start over professionally
“I don’t have my A-levels and have never been to university before, but I qualified for the study programme thanks to my vocational training and work experience.”
already completed her Bachelor in economics at IU besides working in her job
in a leading position in the logistics industry and winner of the IU professional success award
benefits from the study programme’s maximum flexibility as a single mum and career woman
“IU’s online study concept was perfect for me: study whenever, wherever and however I want. No fixed times, flexible exams and lots of locations to sit them at.”
Your distance learning benefits at a glance
100% flexible
You decide! Study completely independently – alongside your job, family or private projects.
Innovative study experience
Get the best mix of digital study tools, virtual live formats and personal support!
Always by your side
Be it planning your studies or preparing for your exams: we are here for you!
State-recognised & award-winning
Our study programmes are state-recognised, accredited and multi-award-winning.
24/7 online exams
Early bird or night owl? Doesn’t matter: Just sit your exams 24/7 online – whenever, wherever.
Flexible time models
New job, new city, new baby? Pick one of our flexible time models and switch between them anytime.
Any Questions? Bring them on.
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