Berlin
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Germany
Overview
Who they are: Founded in 1998 and based in Erfurt, Germany, IU (formerly IUBH) is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences. It has grown into the largest state-accredited institution in Germany, with over 130,000 enrolled students as of 2023–2024, distributed across multiple campuses (e.g., Berlin, Bad Honnef, Leipzig) and an extensive virtual campus.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation: Institutional status confirmed by the German Council of Sciences and Humanities in 2009 and renewed in 2021.
System accreditation: Achieved system accreditation via FIBAA, enabling IU to self-accredit its own programs, assuring consistent academic quality.
Digital excellence: Awarded the ‘Excellence in Digital Education’ premium seal by FIBAA, recognizing outstanding digital teaching and student support.
Holds a 5-star QS rating (since 2021) in areas like student–faculty engagement, services & tech, and online learning commitment.
Accredited by WES (World Education Services) in Canada and the U.S., facilitating global credential recognition.
Member of the Association of African Universities (AAU) and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), reinforcing global academic collaboration.
Rankings
CHE Ranking (2023–2024): IU tops multiple categories in Business Administration, Business Information Systems, and Social Work—exceling in general study conditions, lecturer contact, curriculum quality, exams, program organization, and practical orientation.
Rated 'excellent provider' (4.4/5 stars), ranking 3rd via Fernstudium Direkt.
Listed among the most popular universities on StudyCheck.
Requirements
Bachelor's: Recognized high school diploma (equivalent to the German Abitur); English proficiency required. No NC (numerus clausus) or waiting semester—flexible entry dates.
Master's/MBA: An accredited bachelor's degree in a relevant field; some programs may request additional criteria or experience.
Application process: Online application, upload documents, receive a contract, pay a registration fee (~€1500), and apply for a student visa (APS certificate required for some countries).
Programs
Bachelor’s Programs (English-taught)
Data & IT: Applied Artificial Intelligence (B.Sc.), Computer Science, Cyber Security, Business & IT, Industrial Engineering & Management.
Business & Management: Business Administration (B.A.), International Management, Digital Business, Data Science, others.
Master’s Programs
Technology & IT: Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc.), Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Engineering Management (M.Eng.).
Business & Management: International Management (M.A.), Management with Majors, Digital Business, Business Psychology.
MBA Programs
Wide range of specialized and general MBAs—including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Management, E-Sports Management, Engineering Management, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare Management, HR Management, IT Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, International Marketing, Salesforce & Sales Management, Supply Chain Management.
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