IU International University of Applied Sciences - Berlin

Founded on the idea of empowering people to succeed in a digital world, IU International University of Applied Sciences first came into existence in 1998. And since receiving accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities, IU’s grown into Germany’s biggest university. The university's mission is to create inclusive, global and wholly accessible education. It’s why IU has been at the forefront of online learning for over a decade. It’s how IU made it possible for students to learn from anywhere and at any time — using the fully integrated digital platform, innovative learning tools and virtual classrooms.

IU International University of Applied Sciences is state-recognised by the federal government of Thuringen, Germany, and its degrees are recognised around the world. For over 20 years, IU has established partnerships with leading global companies. This offers students the chance to gain firsthand experience through internships and projects and allow IU instructors to adapt the learning content to the ever-evolving needs of the labour market. Students will benefit from an education designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice, ensuring their readiness for future careers. IU International University of Applied Science believes that the key for building high-quality study programmes is having a high-quality teaching staff. That’s why IU places an emphasis on finding the best professors and lecturers, whom all have to meet IU's high standards by having an excellent academic reputation, subject-specific expertise, practical experience and a strong international approach. IU’s advisory board, which offers expert advice to the university on research and education topics, consists of noted figures such as Jimmy Wales (Wikipedia), Raffaela Rein (Career Foundry), and Karina Montilla Edmonds (SAP), among others.

Why IU International University of Applied Sciences - Berlin

• AI as a Teaching Tool: As a university that’s committed to getting graduates ready for success in the job market, IU believes that the key to continued success is to be able to adapt to changes quickly. That’s true for both students and for IU as a university. The International University of Applied Sciences has made it its mission to teach all IU students to learn how to work with AI, so IU students will develop AI skills as their professional superpower. They will sstudy along with Syntea, IU's GPT-powered AI tutor, and learn how to create effective prompts in IU's prompt engineering courses, available in every programme the university offers. 
• Mission: What drives IU, is what drives students: The university designs its programmes to be as flexible and innovative as possible — without sacrificing quality. As a pioneer of digitalisation in vocational learning and personal development, IU sustainably, efficiently and measurably improves learning outcomes compared to all of its competitors and distinguish themselves with application-oriented research. IU combines its specialist expertise and focus on providing excellent student services, subject-specific knowledge, and transferable skills to prepare graduates for the international business world. 
• Global Recognition: The International University of Applied Sciences is a member of the Association of African Universities (AAU) and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and were recognised by well-known organisations such as WES (US & Canada).
• International Peers: IU students live in over 170 countries, in 6 different continents. When studying and interacting with students from the USA, Canada, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands and France, IU students will have plenty of opportunities to network on a global scale.
• Location: Dynamic, progressive Berlin is set to become Europe’s leading start-up hub and entrepreneurial capital. With a multinational population of around 3.76 million, the city is a powerhouse for networking and collaboration. The campus is located in the heart of Berlin, with around 2000 students studying in the cultural hotspot. Students have access to libraries and facilities across the city and we are happy to support in finding accommodation.