Higher Education at the IU University of Applied Sciences 

German higher education is rightfully one of the best in the world, making it a student’s dream destination when planning to study abroad. In 2021-2022, there were more than 400 000 international students in Germany. This number is increasing every year as it is not only the high standard of education that makes it a top destination, but also the multicultural environment and affordable educational costs regardless of students’ origin. Moreover, Germany is a very attractive country for those who are planning to stay there after graduation for work. 

Top reasons to study in Germany :

1. Higher education at state universities is almost free (mostly in German).
2. Private universities offer a wide range of English-taught programs, and tuition fees are much more affordable compared to other English-speaking countries.
3. International students may work up to 20 hours per week while studying. There is no limit during the semester breaks.
4. After graduating, students receive a job-seeking visa for 18 months. 
5. International graduates of German universities may apply for permanent residence after two years of work. 

Types of universities in Germany

In Germany, there are two types of universities: “traditional” – research universities and “innovative” – universities of applied sciences.

In the traditional university environment, the emphasis is on theoretical sciences and research. These are multidisciplinary state institutions, as a rule, that lead to a career in research, humanities, and sciences. The classes are organized in the manner of lectures by well-known professors. Students are expected to learn the majority of academic material themselves. Also, such universities are characterized by a vibrant student life on campus, strong student community. Most traditional universities are located in small student cities with the necessary infrastructure for the student life. 

In innovative universities, the emphasis is on acquiring practical knowledge in areas such as engineering, business and management, social work, and medicine. Students who want to gain practical experience for their future careers or who want to change their career path are mainly drawn to innovative universities of applied sciences. These universities are geared toward preparing students for the labor market, provide career counseling services, and support internship and job search. The majority of Universities of Applied sciences in Germany are private institutions. They are usually located in big cities with the access to top companies where students can find internships or part-time jobs. 

Private universities lead to careers in such fields as Business and Management, Marketing and Communications, IT and Engineering, Art and Design. These are innovative programs which correspond to modern needs of the job market. The education in private universities is fee-based, and the tuition fees may vary from 5000 EUR to 20 000 EUR per year.

IU University of Applied Sciences

The IU International University of Applied Sciences is Europe’s most innovative and high-quality provider of career-oriented training and further education for students and working professionals. It is the largest private university in Germany with more than 20 years of history and over 100 000 graduates in online and on campus programs.

It is an innovative university with a combination of low price and high quality education. It Offers 170+ bachelor, master, and MBA programs in the areas of business and management, computer science, engineering and technologies, marketing and communications, and health sciences, all offered in English.

IU campuses are located in Bad Honnef which is a wonderful and safe city for Foundation year and 1st-year Bachelor students and in Berlin – Germany’s business hub – a perfect option for more independent students who plan to study and work.

94% of graduates find employment within six months of graduating from IU University of Applied Sciences. The career center offers individual consultations, career fairs, and conferences, as well as workshops on job search, and it also has its own internships catalogs provided by the partner companies.

Thanks to its innovativeness and digitalization the university establishes an inclusive, fully accessible, global education offering opportunities for education both on campus and online. 

With their fully interactive digital platform, innovative learning tools, and virtual classrooms, they’ve made it possible for you to learn from anywhere and at any time.

Moreover, students can combine both formats and start their education online and join campus later and get all the preferences of international students in Germany. It is important to note that the format of education is not specified in the IU diploma. 

There are 4 intakes per year for on campus programs: October, January, April or June. Online students can start their studies any time.

Program examples offered by IU University of Applied Science, tuition fees and entry requirements:

• B.Sc. Business & IT
• B.Sc. International Management
• B.Sc. Data Science
• M.A. Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs
• M.Sc. DevOps & Cloud Computing
• M.A. Human Resource Management
• MBA – Healthcare Management
• MBA – Human Resource Management

Tuition fees: 

MBA/MA (1 year) = 9 735 EUR for the full program offline, from 152 EUR per month online

MBA (1,5 years) = 15 053 EUR for the full program offline, from 139 EUR per month online

MA (2 years) = 14 970 EUR for the full program offline, from 122 EUR per month online

BA (3 years) = 15 705 EUR for the full program offline, from 94 EUR per month online

Admission requirements: 

Bachelor:

• High School certificate 
• Transcript for the last 2 years (min, 50% GPA) 
• Passport copy 
• CV
• Language Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)

Master:

• Bachelor degree diploma 
• Transcript (50% GPA)
• Passport copy
• CV
• Language Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
• Work experience for at least 1 year or previous education in a relevant field

To learn more about IU University of Applied Sciences, to see the full list of programs and entry requirements please visit the university’s official website.

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