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Depending on which time model you choose, a bachelor’s programme is 36, 48 or 72 months and a master’s programme is 24, 36 or 48 months. If you need more time, that isn’t a problem either. 

Our online study programmes make use of the latest tools to let you study at your pace, whenever and wherever you want. This guarantees maximum flexibility in combination with individual support. In our programmes, you can choose between full-time or part-time plans and online or offline exams. We don’t have fixed dates for terms, so you can start whenever you want.

When applying online for your preferred programme, you can choose between two starting options: Comfort Start and Classic Start. 

Comfort Start: With Comfort Start, you can begin immediately (from today) or select your preferred starting date. At this stage, you start your learning experience as an Auditor (Gasthörer:in) —not yet officially enrolled and unable to take exams. You submit your documents in parallel. Once your documents have been fully checked and your university entrance qualification is confirmed, you become an enrolled student. 

Classic Start: With Classic Start, you select a starting date in the future and can begin in at least 10 days. Your documents must be submitted and successfully reviewed before your chosen starting date. Your studies can only begin once your documents have been approved. 

You decide where you want to take your exams. We offer you two options:

• Online exam

You can sit your exam online. The IU is the first university of applied sciences to offer online exams for its online study programmes. You can sit your exam in the comfort of your own home – 365 days a year, 7 days a week, at any hour of the day.

• Offline exam

Each month, we offer you a range of exam dates at our examination centres in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.

You have a range of options to reduce the financial load of an online study programme. You might be eligible for state funding, or you can claim tax advantages or take out a study loan. We’re happy to advise you in your individual situation: email info-fernstudium@iu.org or call +49 (0)30 311 988 00

In some cases, the tuition fees for a online study programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences are tax-deductible. You can get back up to 42% of your tuition fees! The final amount depends on your individual situation. Under certain conditions, you can reduce your income tax by declaring the tuition fees for your first or second degree and other costs resulting from your studies (i.e. travel expenses, learning materials etc.). Get in touch with us to find out more! Email us at info-fernstudium@iu.org or call +49 (0)30 311 988 00

Step 1: Apply 

Start your online application. 

Step 2: Enrol 

By applying for your preferred online study programme by May 28th , you save 1.444€ in tuition fees and receive a free iPad to study with.  

Step 3: Get started 
To benefit from our discount, you must start your programme by December 31st, 2026. 

Ready?

Your free trial runs for one month. If you cancel your contract during this time, your trial month is free.

Find out more about our Conditions of participation.