### BUILT FOR YOUR CAREER

Gain practical experience, build professional networks and launch your career in Germany and beyond with IU’s employability-focused education.

### STATE-ACCREDITED & INTERNATIONALLY AWARDED

Earn a state-recognised degree at Germany’s largest university with proven academic quality.

### CUTTING-EDGE PROGRAMMES

Study on campus in English with experienced professors, supported by state-of-the-art tools designed to enhance your learning experience.

Degree programmes

## Unlock your future with in-demand degrees

Join our vibrant international IU community on campus in Germany. Attend in-person lectures supplemented by self-study with our digital tools. Study 100% in English and choose from programmes in current, sought-after fields taught by experienced professors.

### Bsc Computer Science

General Programme

- B.Sc. Computer Science - 180 ECTS credits

Specialised Programmes

- B.Sc. Computer Science with Applied AI - 180 ECTS credits

- B.Sc. Computer Science with Data Science - 180 ECTS credits

### BA Business Administration

General Programme

- B.A. Business Administration - 180 ECTS credits

Specialised Programmes

- B.A. Business Administration with AI - 180 ECTS credits

- B.A. Business Administration with Business Analytics - 180 ECTS credits

- B.A. Business Administration with Entrepreneurship - 180 ECTS credits

- B.A. Business Administration with International Management - 180 ECTS credits

- B.A. Business Administration with Logistics - 180 ECTS credits

- B.A. Business Administration with Organisational Development and Change - 180 ECTS credits

### General Masters

Data & IT

- M.Sc. Computer Science - 120 ECTS credits

- M.Sc. Cyber Security - 120 ECTS credits

Business & Management

- M.A. International Management - 120 ECTS credits

- M.A. International Management - 60 ECTS credits

### MSc Computer Science

General Programme

- M.Sc. Computer Science - 120 ECTS credits

Specialised Programmes

- M.Sc. Computer Science with AI - 120 ECTS credits

- M.Sc. Computer Science with Business Analytics - 120 ECTS credits

- M.Sc. Computer Science with Data Science - 120 ECTS credits

### General MBAs

- MBA - Master of Business Administration - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - One-year MBA - 60 ECTS credits

### Specialised MBAs

- MBA - Masters of Business Administration with Artificial Intelligence - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - Master of Business Administration with Business Analytics - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - Master of Business Administration with Engineering Management - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - Master of Business Administration with Finance & Accounting - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - Master of Business Administration with Healthcare Management - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - Master of Business Administration with Human Resource Management - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - Master of Business Administration with International Management - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - Master of Business Administration with IT Management - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - Master of Business Administration with Organisational Psychology - 90 ECTS credits

- MBA - Master of Business Administration with Supply Chain Management - 90 ECTS credits

*Please note: For our B.A. Business Administration, and MBA - Master of Business Administration (90 ECTS), you MUST choose a specialisation. For other programmes offering specialisations, you can also opt for the non-specialisation track available.

New IU Campus

## Build your future in Cologne

As one of Germany’s most international and welcoming cities, Cologne offers the perfect blend of career opportunities, cultural experiences, and student life – an inspiring place to study, explore, and grow. Here’s what makes Cologne an outstanding choice for your studies:

- Welcoming community and culture – Join an open student community and experience Cologne’s festivals, cultural life, and unique lifestyle.

- Prime career location – Benefit from opportunities in healthcare, technology, automotive, and media – right on your doorstep.

- Unlock Europe – From Cologne, you can reach Amsterdam, Brussels, or Paris in just a few hours.

For 2026, our programmes for new students will be offered at the Cologne campus.

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## Why choose IU?

### +130,000 STUDENTS

Become part of our international student community with peers from over 190 countries.

### 10 PROGRAMMES WITH +15 SPECIALISATIONS

Follow your passion in one of our in-demand on-campus programmes.

### +25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Our experience and quality in higher education are the foundation of your career.

Study in Germany

## Ready to join us on-campus in the heart of Europe?

We have a campus in Cologne and in Berlin. For 2026, our programmes for new students will be offered at the Cologne campus.

We have intakes in April and October - so you have plenty of time to prepare and apply!

Take advantage of career-oriented face-to-face teaching by our experienced professors and lecturers, supplemented by self-study with our digital tools.

Apply your knowledge already during your studies through internships or student part-time jobs.

*Ensure that your mandatory in-person lectures are compatible with your working hours.

Apply for an 18-month post-study visa after graduation and kick-start your professional career in Germany.

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Student experiences

## Hear from our students and alumni

> One of the highlights of IU was the opportunity to work with real-life scenarios and hands-on projects. Having professors from established companies and self-founded businesses was a true advantage since they provided real-life business insights.

Renjit Vincent

M.A. International Management

Want to know more about studying at IU? You could speak directly with our currently enrolled students!

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## Ready to kickstart an international career?

At IU, your professors bring a minimum of 5 years’ industry experience to the classroom. With practice-oriented teaching and regularly updated content, you'll not just gain an academic qualification. You'll also pick up:

Coveted skills highly valued in the job market.

Experience from practical projects reflecting real-world scenarios.

Expertise in the latest industry trends and developments.

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High quality education

## Choose an internationally award-winning university

At the IU, we attach great importance to up-to-date and practice-relevant course content that fulfils the highest quality standards.

Our headquarters are located in Erfurt (Thuringia, Germany) and the campuses in Cologne, Bad Honnef and Berlin are branches. All programmes are accredited in the federal state of Thuringia by the German Council of Sciences and Humanities, the German Accreditation Council (System & Programme Accreditation) and WES World Education Services and have been awarded "FIBAA Premium" status by FIBAA and many more.

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Modern learning experience

## Benefit from IU's innovative learning approach

At IU, we believe that alongside your face-to-face lectures on campus, you should receive the best possible support to ensure you have a smooth study experience. Via the MyCampus platform (web/app), you can access your learning materials 24/7 and learn with your personal AI learning assistant.

## DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORM

Access your learning materials and support services 24/7 - so you always stay up to date!

## AI LEARNING ASSISTANT

Complete your courses 27% faster with our AI-powered tutor, Syntea. Study smarter and more efficiently.

## PERSONAL SUPPORT

Our study coaches are here to support you in finding your best learning rhythm and study preparation.

How to apply at IU

## Start your studies in only 7 steps

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