Bachelor-Distance Learning
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Become an expert in Applied Artificial Intelligence and take on challenges that were unsolvable not so long ago!


Start your online study programme in Applied Artificial Intelligence now
It is found in chatbots, digital assistants or self-driving cars: Applied Artificial Intelligence leads to innovative products and services and has achieved spectacular successes for business and science alike. The online study programme Applied Artificial Intelligence offers you a unique combination of methodological basics and elective modules for a broad field of application. The focus of your Bachelor's degree is on Language and Image Processing, Machine Learning, Robotics, UI/UX and Software Development. Since you will complete the programme in English, you will also meet all the requirements for convincing international audiences with your expertise.
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100% flexibleYou decide where and when you want to study.
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Versatile & InnovativeYour digital learning journey with personal support!
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Top-level educationFirst-class study programmes with a recommendation rate of 96%.
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Study programme & degreeBachelor of Science (BSc) 180 ECTS
English
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible -
Application & starting dateStart immediately or anytime
Online application, no application deadlines -
Study duration & extension36-72 months, depending on model
Extension possible free of charge -
LocationsStudy programme independent of time & place
No mandatory attendance
Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
Exams online or at nearest examination centre -
Study feesStarting at 209€/month, depending on model
Regular discount campaigns -
Recognition & ApprovalStudy program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
180 ECTS - English
AR-Siegel, ZFU 1129722c
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Your courses for the Bachelor's in Applied Artificial Intelligence
In addition to the basics in Mathematics and Statistics, Machine and Deep Learning as well as Reinforcement Learning are central elements of your studies. In addition, it will cover the methods of Language and Image Processing, Cloud Computing and Software Engineering, among others. This means you are ideally equipped to successfully apply your technical know-how in all areas of Artificial Intelligence. In your elective area, you also have the opportunity to further deepen your personal interests and build up specific knowledge for concrete fields of work – for example, in the areas of Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality or Industry 4.0.
Your professional future as an AI expert
AI experts expect excellent career prospects with lucrative promotion opportunities across all sectors, as artificial intelligence will change all industries permanently. The broad-based undergraduate degree gives you a solid foundation to work in any profession where Artificial Intelligence is to be used. Through these elective modules, expert knowledge can be built up in selected areas, especially in Autonomous Driving, Industry 4.0, Sensor Technology and Robotics, as well as Data Engineering. After graduation, you will be able to work, for example, as a ...

(Junior) Developer for Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving cars will shape the street scene in the coming years. But robots in warehouses or trucks are also increasingly equipped with Artificial Intelligence technology. If you focus on this field during your Bachelor's degree, you can start out in development teams after graduation and help shape the future of mobility.

(Junior) Developer for Smart Factory
Robots with artificial intelligence can learn like humans: They are able to identify and carry out their tasks independently. If you decide to focus on Automation & Robotics, you will be part of the rapid developments in the areas of Smart Factory, Smart Production and Industry 4.0 in the future. This is because you bring all the necessary skills to progressively change the way factories and manufacturing plants work.

(Junior) Developer for Augmented Reality
Immersing oneself in virtual or augmented realities is not only fun, but also produces many helpful applications: from lifelike learning environments to the remote sensing of dangerous places. Our Bachelor's programme gives you all the skills you need tosuccessfully position yourself in this field with your elective module in AR/VR development.
Study model and prices for the Bachelor's online study programme in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.
Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models:
Full-Time
Duration 36 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
Part-Time I
Duration 48 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
Part-Time II
Duration 72 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
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Free trial phase of four weeks*
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Access to online libraries
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Personal assistance from lecturers
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Online campus with innovative study tools
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Access to Statista and LinkedIn Learning
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Individual study and career coaching
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Online exams around the clock
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License for Microsoft Office and Teams
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Flexible extension of study duration

Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
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Recognition of Achievements
Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised. By doing so, you save time and tuition fees – namely €30 per recognised ECTS point.

- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Entry requirements
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Personalised & flexible
You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies!
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State-approved & award-winning
Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us.
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Here for you – personally
Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching.
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Practically oriented
Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.
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