20+ Years of Experience
in providing innovative education
130,000+ Students
enrolled in Germany’s largest university
State-recognised and accredited
by the German Council of Sciences and Humanities & the German Accreditation Council
It’s crucial to ensure that the university you choose is legitimate and will set you up for success. That’s why it’s important to enrol at an institution like IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU), which boasts numerous accreditations and rankings.
Why Accreditation Matters to You
Quality of Education
Accreditation helps you certify a university’s credibility and competency, so you know the education you’re receiving has been approved for its excellence.
Job Prospects
Your accredited degree is recognised and valued by employers as it reflects that you have received adequate education and assessment necessary to succeed in your field.
Credit Transferability
If you plan to apply for advanced certification, relocate or study abroad, you can easily transfer credits earned from one accredited institution to another.
FIBAA – Excellence in Digital Education
IU is one of the first German universities (of applied sciences) to receive a Premium quality seal in "Excellence in Digital Education" from FIBAA. We topped in Future Orientation, Knowledge Management, Quality Assurance of Teaching, and Academic Support of Students.
System Accreditation
We’re system accredited by FIBAA according to the specifications set out by the German Accreditation Council. Our quality management system met their standards in 2018 and we were accredited for 7 years.
Programme Accreditation
Our system accreditation means that we can accredit our own programmes. We are trusted to carry the Accreditation Seal on all our programmes without the need for an external agency being involved.
German Council of Sciences and Humanities
In 2021, IU was reaccredited for five years by the German Council of Sciences and Humanities. The German Council of Sciences and Humanities has been advising the federal and state governments on issues of higher education development, science and research since 1957, while ensuring the quality of teaching and research at non-state universities.
ZFU (German National Agency for Distance Learning)
All our distance learning study programmes and individual training courses are approved by the ZFU, Germany's supervisory authority for distance-learning institutions within the Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG).
Our Global Recognition
World Education Services (WES) - Canada & U.S.
We are recognised by WES Canada and U.S., a trusted non-profit providing verified education credential assessments (ECA) for foreign degrees and certificates. This means that our graduates can work or study in Canada and the U.S. as the IU degree can be converted into points according to Canadian academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration assessment scheme.
The ECA report is recognised by thousands of academic institutions, government bodies, and employers throughout Canada and the USA, and is also a requirement for those looking to apply to certain Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) programmes and American based immigration schemes.
Cambridge International School
IU is a registered online Cambridge International School. With nearly a million students in over 10,000 Cambridge schools in 160 countries, the curriculum stretches, challenges, and inspires learners of all abilities. Students develop deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding, and higher order thinking skills. Cambridge qualifications are widely recognised by universities and employers around the world.
Association of African Universities (AAU) Member
IU is the only European member of the Association of African Universities (AAU), a network of over 420 universities and research centres from across the African continent. AAU is a leading force in promoting education in Africa, and its mission is to strengthen Africa’s development by supporting academic connections and collaboration between the region’s knowledge networks.
As an IU student, you’ll benefit from access to AAU’s large database of student research, where you can share your research with others and explore the wide range of research being done by African academics. You’ll also gain access to AAU’s student exchange and scholarship programmes.
Our membership in AAU is another proof of IU’s commitment to making quality education accessible to everyone around the world, and it’s especially beneficial to our African students, as it offers great opportunities to build a strong professional and academic network with students from across the region.
Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Member
Since April 2023, IU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the largest University Association in the World with Foreign Universities as an Associate Member. This is a significant milestone and reinforces our position as a global education provider.
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QS 5-star Rating
IU was the first German university to achieve a 5-star rating on QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the world’s most popular source for comparative data on universities, and maintains that status since 2021. We topped the ranks in the categories ‘student-faculty engagement’, ‘student interaction’, and ‘services and technology’.
With full points for also the ‘track record’, this recognition reaffirms our dedication to delivering quality education with state-of-the-art technology.
CHE University Ranking (2023/2024)
In the current CHE University Ranking (2023-2024), IU achieved top ranks in six out of 25 categories – the most categories won out of over 300 institutions assessed. We outperformed in the Business Administration field in the following categories: General Study Conditions, Contact with Lecturers, Study Programmes Offered, Examinations, Study Organisation, and Practical Orientation.
European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR)
EQAR lists FIBAA as a certified and fully reliable agency that has proven substantial compliance with a common set of conventions for quality assurance in Europe. As IU is recognised by FIBAA, we are therefore also validated by EQAR. This means that our programmes, teaching, and resources are aligned with the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG).
Our Memberships
What Matters To Us is You
Your satisfaction is our top priority! That’s why we make sure that you are optimally supported from the very beginning – an aspiration that has proved its worth. Our quality objectives are taken from our guiding principles and the university’s development goals:
To develop high-quality, innovative degree courses that enable us to achieve the targeted level of growth.
To continuously develop our teaching quality, taking into account the latest technologies and innovative teaching formats to increase student satisfaction.
To ensure high levels of transparency concerning the quality of the teaching and of the administrative and technical support for students.
To involve the relevant stakeholders in the quality assurance process through regular evaluations and active inclusion in the quality assurance process.
Our Awards
DtGV Service Award
IU is the only training provider to receive the Service Award 2022 from the German Society for Consumer Studies (DtGV). This recognises the dedication of our customer service team and study coaches in supporting our students and their needs throughout their study journey at IU.
DISQ Award
IU came top of the pile in the 2021 German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ) Awards for Distance Learning! We were ranked for our study programme offerings, quick replies to students, and user-friendly website above everyone else’s.
elearning Journal Award
In the University category, the IU Learning Hub received the eLearning Journal Award 2022 as "Project of the Year 2022". For over 10 years, the eLearning Journal has given awards to innovative projects and products in the areas of eLearning, Corporate Learning and L&D.
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