IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is Germany’s largest private university, offering English-taught on-campus programmes in Berlin and Cologne, alongside flexible online and dual study options. For international students seeking an English-language degree in Germany with a strong career focus, IU provides state-accredited programmes, QS 5-star recognition, and access to an 18-month post-study work visa. IU Internationale Hochschule Urkunde, IU Internationale Hochschule Urkunde in Germany.
Scale & Recognition: With over 130,000 students from more than 190 countries, IU is Germany’s largest private university. Its programmes are state-accredited in Thuringia and recognised by the German Accreditation Council and the Council of Science and Humanities.
QS Rating: IU was the first German University of Applied Sciences to receive a QS 5-star rating (99/100 points), with top marks specifically for online learning.
Two Distinct Portals: It is important to distinguish between IU.org (English-taught, on-campus programmes for international students in Berlin/Cologne) and IU.de (primarily German-language distance and dual study programmes).
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Locations: Campuses are located in Berlin and Cologne. Note that for 2026, new on-campus programmes are being concentrated at the Cologne campus.
Programme Range: Offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA degrees in fields like Business, IT, and Management, with 10 programmes and over 15 specialisations available. #Replica a IU Internationale Hochschule Zeugnis.
Career Outcomes: IU reports that 94% of graduates find a job within three months of graduation. On-campus graduates are eligible for an 18-month post-study job seeker visa to remain in Germany.
Tuition & Fees (Campus): Tuition is charged per semester. There is also a one-time campus registration fee of €1,500 and a semester ticket for public transport (€226.80). For a specific MBA example, a 90 ECTS programme starting in 2027 was listed at a total discounted cost of €15,050. IU Internationale Hochschule Urkunde and Zeugnis.
IU emphasises its quality assurance through external bodies. All study structures and teaching programmes have been accredited without objection by the German Accreditation Council, the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU), and the Science Council. In the CHE Ranking, IU achieved the highest number of top ratings in six out of 25 categories for business studies and social work.
