IU International University of Applied Sciences, operated by IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH, is a state-recognized private university of applied sciences headquartered in Erfurt. As Germany's largest private university with over 130,000 students, it offers more than 250 Bachelor's, Master's and MBA degree programs.

Study formats at IU:

• IU Distance Learning: 100% flexible and digital online studies

• IU Dual Studies: Combination of studies (on-campus or self-study) and professional work experience in companies

• IU myStudium: Online self-study with optional accompanying sessions - virtual or on campus

IU International University of Applied Sciences is committed to making its websites accessible:

• www.iu.de

• www.iu-fernstudium.de

• www.iu-dualesstudium.de

This digital accessibility information applies to the web pages accessible under the domains www.iu.de, www.iu-fernstudium.de and www.iu-dualesstudium.de.

This website is largely compliant with the requirements of the Accessible Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0) in conjunction with EU Directive 2016/2102. We are continuously working to further improve the accessibility of our digital offerings.

To ensure accessible access, we have implemented various measures.

These include:

• Improving contrast ratios,

• Implementing clearly visible keyboard focus indicators, and

• Ensuring complete keyboard operability of the website.

• Adding descriptive alternative texts for images where they contain relevant product information.

• Marking purely decorative images as such ("decorative image") so they can be skipped by screen readers.

• Providing form fields with machine-readable labels to facilitate use with assistive technologies.

Despite our efforts, some content may not be fully accessible. However, we are continuously working on our web pages and welcome suggestions. If you need help or support while visiting our site, please feel free to contact us.

This statement was created on June 20, 2025, and last reviewed on June 30, 2025.

If you notice any barriers on our website or need content in a different format, please contact us using the contact options below. We appreciate your feedback.

IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH

Email: barrierefreiheit@iu.org

Phone: +49 (0) 30 311 987 20 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM)

If you do not receive a satisfactory response to your accessibility inquiry within a reasonable time, you can contact the enforcement body of the federal state of Thuringia, where the university is headquartered.

Procedure Process:

• Contact us first: Please report barriers or issues via email to barrierefreiheit@iu.org. Our accessibility contact person will review your request and respond within a reasonable time.

• In case of inadequate resolution: If no satisfactory solution is found, you have the right to involve the enforcement body.

• Mediation procedure: The enforcement body will review your case and mediate between you and us to find an amicable solution.

State Enforcement Body Thuringia

Acting Director

Markus Lorenz

c/o Thuringian State Commissioner for People with Disabilities

E-Mail: kontakt@tlmb.thueringen.de

Phone: +49 (0) 361 57 31 18 000

Fax: +49 (0) 361 57 31 18 010

The enforcement procedure is free of charge for you and can be initiated informally.