Zuschüsse & Förderungsmöglichkeiten

Study whatever you want and however you want, but at a lower price!

If you want to minimise the costs of your IU studies, there is the classic way via scholarships, BAFöG, etc. Alternatively, you can also use our additional funding options if time and money turn out to be tighter than expected. You can extend your IU studies free of charge, take a spontaneous semester off or take advantage of other subsidies.

Especially when time and money are limited, the possibility of a free break semester often comes in handy. If you need some time off, you can take a temporary break from your studies and continue them at a later date. Your tuition fees will be on pause during this period. Here, too, you decide for yourself which path you would like to take. We are always there to support you so that you can study without any compromises.

When can I apply for a leave of absence or an exeat?

In principle, leave of absence or exeat is only possible from the second semester onwards. In the first semester, you can only apply for a leave of absence or an exeat if the cause for the leave occurred after enrolment and was not foreseeable for you beforehand. You can find the application for a free break semester in the Care study portal under Application Management.

What should I keep in mind when applying for a break semester? 

The period for which you apply for a break semester must cover a complete semester of 6 months and the application shall be received by us no later than two weeks before the desired start. You can complete and upload the application in the Student Portal Care under Study/Application Management. Please note that the study contract cannot be terminated during your break semester.

How often can I apply for a break semester? 

You can only apply for a break semester for one semester at a time. You can apply for leave of absence/exeat several times, but not for more than half of your chosen standard study period. In some individual cases, the upper limit can be extended, however there must be an important reason for the extension.

Can I write exams during the break semester? 

You cannot write any exams during your break semester. Your access to myCampus will be disabled for this period. Course registrations are therefore not possible. Your studies will be paused, so to speak.

Can I end my break semester prematurely?
The break semester lasts for 6 months and cannot be terminated prematurely. You cannot resume your studies during this time. The duration of the requested break semester must be respected.

Less tuition fees as recognition for your previous achievements.

You have already completed an apprenticeship, have qualified work experience or have perhaps completed other studies? Then take advantage of the opportunity to submit an application for recognition of previous achievements before starting your studies in order to reduce both your tuition fees and your study time.

Recognition of previous achievements

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