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IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is in the public eye – and that’s a good thing. We take current questions and discussions seriously and respond openly: from our teaching quality and accreditation, to the visa situation for international students in Berlin, and other important topics.

Are you ready to be the first in your family to embark on an academic journey? With the FirstGen Funding program from IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU), you’ll receive dedicated support to help you shape your vision for the future and pursue your dream on your own terms.

U International University of Applied Sciences (IU) was recognised as the top distance learning university by FernstudiumCheck in 2026 – and took first place on Fernstudium Direkt. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing flexible and personalised education tailored to you.

Immerse yourself in the exciting disciplines at IU: meet our dedicated teaching staff, explore current research fields, and learn how we tackle tomorrow’s challenges through innovative approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration.

IU International University has announced the winners of this year's Innovation Award for outstanding study projects. Find out who the recipients are!

The IU Innovation Award honors groundbreaking ideas in the real estate industry for the first time. Initiated by IU International University in collaboration with meravis Immobiliengruppe.

Discover how we support innovative climate protection projects worldwide in collaboration with “ClimatePartner”. Our projects promote the UN goals for health and well-being.

The representative study “IU Learning Report 2024” examined the learning behavior of people in Germany and shows that AI can improve learning outcomes.

The IU study “Diversity and Inclusion in Companies” emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace: Find out what tomorrow's professionals think about these topics.