How to study flexibly at IU Study at your own pace, your way

Study flexibly on campus at IU in Germany with a blend of online and in-person learning! Your studies will be spread out between on-campus classes and online studies so that you can learn at your own pace. This mixed learning flexibility allows you to work part-time (to help finance your accommodation or daily expenses), explore Germany or even travel Europe and make new connections. Want to know more about how the online part of your studies works? Read on.

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The perfect blend of online and in-person studies

Stay ahead of the curve with IU's mix of online and in-person studies, so you can earn your degree as you work part-time or build a professional network in Germany. In-person classroom studies are supplemented with online classes that you can take at any time, from anywhere. Access your study material 24x7 with our digital learning platform and prepare better with our AI learning partner.

Digital Learning Platform

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24/7 online exams

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Personal AI Learning Partner

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Got any other questions about your blended study journey?

Our study advisors are waiting to answer all your questions via WhatsApp or e-mail.

Study your way with asynchronous learning

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Asynchronous learning is on-demand education that is free from real-time timetables, schedules, or limitations, so you can study your degree at IU at your own pace, when it suits you best, your way. That means asynchronous learning is much more flexible than synchronous classes, which may be available online or in-person, but require you to follow a fixed schedule. 


Not sure if asynchronous learning is right for you? Consult our guide which covers the advantages and disadvantages of online classes.

Upgrade your studies with our Intensive Live Sessions

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Each course you take offers monthly live sessions with your tutor and fellow students. As a rule, the sessions are 120 minutes long (though variations are possible depending on course contents), and cover all the course materials. It’s a great chance for you to check your progress, ask any questions, and meet other students from your programme.


To make sure the sessions fit your schedule, no matter what, they’ll always be recorded – so you can access them whenever you want, even if you’re not able to attend.


Each monthly session covers the same material, so you only need to watch or attend it once. But you can of course do it more often: the choice is all yours.

Join the IU Community

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When you study at IU, you’re joining a global community of over 100,000 students and alumni from more than 150 countries around the world.  


You’ll be a part of a vibrant university, where you’ll be in contact with study advisors, study coaches, professors, and tutors to assist you with all your academic questions. 


And if you need help at any time during your studies, you can just ask IU’s Student Office and Exams Office, as well as our Career Office and Alumni Office for advice beyond graduation. 

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High-Quality, Top-Level Education

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At IU, our vision is that everybody has access to education to grow. We are a European university, founded in Germany and with a global outlook, that offers officially accredited degrees and is committed to providing students with high-quality education.

 

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All the value, all-inclusive fees

At IU, we know access to education means making the cost of learning as affordable as possible. That’s why we offer fee reductions to help with your tuition fees and give as many people as possible the opportunity to study and grow, personally and professionally.

Do you have any questions?

Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with our Study Advisors.