IU International University of Applied Sciences is Germany's largest private university by enrolment, with campuses in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and other cities, plus a large online programme. It is best known for English-taught business, computer science, data science, AI and management degrees. Choose it for a flexible, English-taught German degree with many campus options.
Erfurt, Germany
Official website: iu.org
Germany's largest university by enrolment
State-recognised private university of applied sciences
Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and other German cities
€9,000 – €14,000
Non-EU students, on-campus bachelor's and master's
€11,500 – €15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on iu.org before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Apr, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Apr, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Apr, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Apr, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
English-taught degrees at campuses across Germany.
Two campus intakes a year.
Business, computing and AI programmes.
Graduates join German and international employers in technology, consulting and logistics.
Graduates can stay in Germany for up to 18 months to look for work after graduation.
Only on-campus study qualifies for a German student visa.
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Postgrad
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IU campuses are modern city teaching sites with classrooms and study spaces rather than residential campuses, so students rent shared flats.
Campus cities range from Berlin and Munich to smaller cities with lower rent, and Germany's rail network links them all.
Admission letter from IU
Blocked account for living costs
German-recognised health insurance
APS certificate for applicants from India
English test at required level
Valid passport and national visa form
IU accepts applications on a rolling basis. Non-EU applicants should apply by May 2027 for October and by December 2026 for April, to leave time for the blocked account and German visa.
On-campus programmes start in October and April, including computer science, data science and the MBA.
You need a German national student visa for on-campus study. Apply with your admission letter, a blocked account, health insurance and, for Indian applicants, an APS certificate. Online study does not qualify for a visa.
Computer science, data science, the MBA and undergraduate computer science are popular. Master's entry needs a relevant bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0.
IU often offers tuition scholarships and discounts for international students. Check the university's website for current offers.
