No matter where you are, the IU alumni network helps you stay connected to your alma mater by connecting you with other graduates and providing you with the latest IU news. There is something for everyone at IU Alumni. We have you covered whether you're a current or former student or considering studying at IU.
Total number of alumni
Since 2008, our alumni network has grown to include around 20,000 graduates from all study models.
Total number of alumni between 2021 to 2022
5,888 students graduated from the university between 2021 and 2022.
Where our alumni are coming from?
We have alumni from 140 different countries, including Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Chile, Malaysia, Germany, Gambia, Ghana, Singapore, Madagascar, Mauritius, Japan, and Morocco.
Salary increases after graduation
56% of college graduates report an increase in their gross monthly income, and 48% report a change in their professional status. 37% experienced job title change and 44% have taken on increased main tasks, proving to be valuable for their company.
Satisfaction between graduates
80.6% of graduates at IU with distance learning are satisfied with their studies.
Do you have fond memories of your studies and would like to share them with friends and family? Then tell them about us and receive a reward for each successful recommendation!
Come join our robust community of over 14,000 alumni from across industries, and countries. A strong alumni network depends on its members staying in touch over time. That's why our motto is: Get in contact, remain connected, and create traditions! And when numerous talents come together, something amazing can happen — the network of opportunities and possibilities! Stay involved with IU in all you do, whether it's expanding your professional network, helping other students, pursuing lifelong learning, or keeping up with the most recent IU news.
Our values
A network can only exist by being nurtured. Our five core values are:
Tolerance
The basis of our alumni community's self-image is our tolerance and respect for one another. Through openness, we want to foster a multiplicity of interest groups at IU International University.
Support
We succeed in building an alumni network that offers a plethora of options for personal and professional growth and development
Fun and sociability
The focus is on: fun networking! Starting joint activities in an informal way and with joy and humour is the easiest way to get into conversation with each other and to exchange ideas.
Promotion
Our goal is to offer further education and exchange for current and former IU University students. We encourage professional exchange through the communication channels of individual members from various professions (e.g., Expert: innentalks with personalities from business, science, and culture).
A sense of community and belonging
An alumni community thrives on its members keeping in touch over the long term. It is the diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds (both personal and cultural), disciplines, and professional pathways that are important.
Find out what's new - Stay informed
Keep up with all things IU – Find out about upcoming alumni events and hear from alumni around the world. Join our alumni community newsletter* today. Simply shoot us an email at alumni@iu.org and get more connected with IU!
*Our newsletter is published quarterly.
Inspire your future generation - Encourage younger generations and be rewarded for your work
With IU, you're making the right decision for the future. We care about our alumni very much and give out lifetime awards for their dedication to their alma mater. Read about some of our previous winners below:
Vivien Son | CEO - Alumni Award in the Professional Success Category
“I find the distance learning course to be 100 percent flexible and tailored precisely to my life model. IU has also grown and evolved. Of course, there is still room for improvement, but when it came down to it, I could count on IU.”
Anita Wandinger | CEO - Alumni Award in the Entrepreneurship Category
Rita Schmidt | Head of Quality & Management Systems - Professional Success Award for an Exceptional Career
“Especially as a young single mother, it was not possible for me to choose the first educational path. However, I'm a fighter and I wanted to show myself personally that I too can have a career and a bachelor's degree. After intensive research I came across the IU. The distance learning concept at IU was made for me: learning when, where and how I wanted. No fixed times, the exams are flexible and there are locations everywhere for taking the exams.”
Alexander Wessels & Stefan Renziehausen | co-founder - Entrepreneurial Award for Innovative Business Models
Nina Schwarting | Senior Manager Digital Learning - Digital Education Development Award for the Further Development of the Digitisation of Education
“Thanks to the IU international university, I was able to combine study and work and, in most cases, always apply what I had learned directly. The practical relevance, especially because of the casework, was particularly exciting for me. I also really enjoyed working in peer groups, because I was able to meet great people from completely different professional fields and got to know new approaches through working together.”
Learn what your fellow alumni have to say
Ebenezer Osei Asibey Antwi
"IU is the right choice for me because of the smooth and fast online application process, industry- relevant courses, affordable tuition fees and a very flexible payment method. By organising my study modules, I am able to know what to learn, when, and on what days. You have the flexibility to study at your own pace and the courses offered with my degree are relevant to the career I want to pursue."
Janet Blasius
"I wanted to get personally involved again, to help create an interface between alumni, students, companies, and the university."
Lukas Fassbender
"The intercultural training at IU gives me a definite advantage in my international work environment. The English language commitment of IU was an ideal preparation."
Sandip Vinodray Modha
"You can participate in IU events and establish an excellent network. My career proves it: networking is the key to success!"
Zena Massaad
"In both my passion and my career, the skills and competencies I learned at IU have made a big difference."
Mai Duc Nguyen
"Safe to say, my studies at IU were a major factor in me securing my current role at Facebook. The talks and career events organised by IU provided me with many opportunities to network with industry leaders."
Have any questions?
Get in touch with our Alumni Manager, Sarah Kawateng.