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Your advantages at IU
100% flexibel
Full-time job, moving house, family or travelling? Flexible time models that you can change at any time. Study at one of our more than 30 locations or completely online.
No Numerus Clausus
What counts for us is your motivation, not your grades. That's why you can start your dream degree programme without NC or entrance exams.
State-recognised
IU is a state-recognised and accredited private university. This recognition confirms the high quality of the study programmes and teaching.
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Join now & winContinue your education, get ahead
Busy at work or with a family? No problem! At IU, you decide how you want to study - without fixed lectures or exam dates.
Innovative & digital
The wealth of our digital learning tools, personal support and virtual live formats help you to get the most out of your studies and yourself.
Absolute practical relevance
Lecturers from the real world, theory with examples from the working world - here you will be well equipped for your job of the future.
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With our Studyfinder* you can find the study programme that fits you perfectly in just 5 minutes. *The Studyfinder is currently only available in German.
The study that adapts to your life
Distance Learning
100% flexible: the innovative way to study
Ideal for anyone who wants to study on their own terms – while travelling, alongside their job, family or other projects
Online study programme with tools for any study type and several options for connecting with lecturers, fellow students or study coaches
Flexible course structure and order adaptable to your individual needs; virtual classes if needed
Starting date: any time
myStudium
Study however you want after graduating – with tutorials on campus or virtually
Perfect for high school graduates who want the perfect mix of classic student life and flexible online studies
Fixed professionally guided tutorials during the day on campus combined with virtual elements
Fixed course structure and schedule
Beginning of studies: Up to 4 times a year
Dual Studies
Studies or work experience? Why not both?
Perfect for students who want to study and gain work experience with a practice partner at the same time
The best of both worlds: switch between in-person classes or virtual courses and practical phases in a company
Fixed course structure and schedule
Beginning of studies: Up to 4 times a year
Studies after Vocational Training
Studying after your vocational training: Shorten the duration of your studies by up to 50%
Skip modules or entire semesters that match the content of your training and shorten your study time by up to 50%
Not only save valuable time with your training, but also money by having your previous work recognised
Top up your knowledge from your apprenticeship with an academic degree and improve your career prospects
Syntea, your personal study assistant
We have developed our own study-AI for you: Syntea is your personal study assistant which helps you learn faster and more efficiently. Syntea supports you reliably and 24/7 – exactly the way it suits you and your learning style. Plus, you can test your knowledge: Syntea will ask you targeted questions about your study material.
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Our free student advisory service will gladly help you find your optimal study programme.
That's what our students say
OUR PRACTICE PARTNERS
IU regularly receives top ratings from the best-known study comparison platforms. With 4.5 out of 5 stars, we were awarded "very good provider" in 2023 and were on the best list of distance learning providers and ranked number 1 of the most popular universities on StudyCheck with the dual study programme. All this with a recommendation rate of 95%!
Why you should study at IU
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