What does it cost to study at IU?

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Tuition fees. A good investment for us.

In our opinion, studying should not be a luxury. No matter in what form and for whom. That's why we offer you various options at IU International University, Germany's best-known private university*.

(* among 18-24 year olds, source: Forsa, Sep 2023)

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All IU study models – a good investment in your future.

In our opinion, studying should not be a luxury, no matter in which form and for whom. That's why we offer you different options at IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany's most renowned private university*!

Depending on the financial resources available to you, you can choose between different types of study and study models at IU, as well as a full-time study or a part-time solution. The exact costs and tuition fees depend on your individual wishes and requirements. Whatever you decide, your tuition fees are well invested at IU.

(*among 18-24-year-olds, Source: Forsa, Sep 2023)

IU Distance Learning

Flexible studies. Flexible investment.

Do you want the costs for your IU distance learning programme to be entirely up to you? No problem! We will support you and make sure that you can perfectly balance your free time, your professional life and your finances. The actual amount of your monthly tuition fees depends entirely on you and the time model you choose. In addition to full-time studies (3 years), you can also choose between two models: Part-time I (4 years) and Part-time II (6 years), which are cheaper but take longer. You can find more information about the costs of your IU distance learning programme on the respective website of the different study programmes.

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IU Dual Studies

Many advantages. No costs.

Would you like to study at a private university and gain practical experience at the same time? At IU, this is possible completely free of charge! Because in our dual studies programme, your practice partner pays the entire tuition fees for you. We will support you in your search for a suitable company and will be happy to advise you on how to optimally cover the costs of your studies.

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myStudium

High-performance content. Performance-based tuition fees.

Study however and wherever you want! The best way to do this is with MyStudies at IU. We offer you the unique combination of a private university, a virtual campus and courses at one of our 14 locations. Your tuition fees are therefore well invested if you want to benefit from maximum flexibility. You can find out what the total costs for your IU MyStudies will be on the websites of the respective Bachelor's or Master's programmes.

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You can measure us by the services we offer!

4 weeks free trial (except dual studies)
Free study coaching and career coaching
Microsoft Office 365 and deals with other software service providers
Innovative teaching and learning material
Online tutorials and personal on-site support
Use of online campus and learning app
Interactive lectures via video chat*
Online exams
Free extension of study duration
Many other benefits included depending on the type of study

Find the right funding with our guide

Whether BAföG, scholarships or flexible student financing models - at IU International University (IU) we support you on your way to a successful degree. Discover your options now with our IU financing guide.

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