Advance your career abroad with a Master’s in Germany
Are you thinking of doing your Master’s abroad? Germany is an excellent choice: as the largest economy in the European continent, Germany’s quality education, robust job market and innovation-driven industry offer many opportunities to study, work and grow! With IU, you can earn a Master’s in Germany in English in a variety of career-focused subjects.
Pursue your English-taught Master’s in Germany with IU!
Why study your Master's degree in Germany at IU?
A masters degree at IU allows you to take a great leap in enhancing skills and expanding career possibilities. Our English-taught courses for masters in Germany perfectly cater to international students by combining a top-tier academic syllabus, career preparation, and a flexible study model. Discover why IU is your ideal choice for masters studies in Germany:
Career-focused
Our Master’s programmes with on-campus learning, tailored for international students, target industries with strong job prospects in Germany.
Hone your skills with an IU Master’s degree to step confidently into the German job market post-graduation.
Flexible campus learning
At IU, our Master's degrees are designed with your future in mind. We focus on subjects that provide lucrative career opportunities for international students to set up a life in Germany upon graduation. An IU Master’s degree in Germany for international students is tailor-made to set you up for success in the German job market!
Study in English
To make your learning progress smoother, we offer our Master’s programmes in English.
This means you can acquire a comprehensive and high-quality education from a renowned German university without complex language barriers disrupting your flow.
Why study your masters degree in Germany?
Job opportunities
Lucrative salaries
Quality of education
How does on-campus learning work at IU?
At IU, we have adopted a blended learning approach for our on-campus study model. This innovative model combines the best parts of traditional classroom learning and flexible online study.
Attend face-to-face tutorials in Germany and engage directly with tutors and fellow students
Complement your on-campus learning with online materials accessible 24/7 through our digital learning platform and app
Take assessments, view pre-recorded lectures and sit for your exams online (or on campus if you prefer)
Master's in Germany: Requirements
How to apply for a masters in Germany at IU?
Want to enrol in one of our postgraduate degree programmes or online master's degrees? Remember! If you are a student from India, China or Vietnam – you may need an APS certificate to apply to study a master's degree in Germany, both online and on-campus. Once you know what it is and how to obtain it, you can prepare to apply for the Master's degree of your choice at IU. Here's a step-by-step of the application process.
1. Get to know us
Your journey begins here – get to know who we are and what we stand for. Browse our Master’s programmes with on-campus learning portfolio and choose one that fits your passion and career goals.
You can also contact our Study Advisors to help you make an informed decision!
2. Choose your programme
Need more information on your preferred master’s programme? Simply fill in your details in the form located on any of our study programme pages, or just click the “Request free information” button at the top of the page. We'll send you a personalised IU brochure, packed with essential information about your prospective studies, straight to your inbox.
Need help or have questions? Feel free to chat with our Study Advisors, visit our FAQ section, or join one of our free webinars.
3. Apply online
Once you are ready, it's time to apply online. Click on the 'Apply now' button to fill out and submit the online application form.
It's free and quick – and takes less than 10 minutes! Our Study Advisors can help you in filling out your online application during a phone call.
4. Sign your contract
Once we've received your online application, we will send you a personalised study contract to your inbox. Read through, sign it digitally, and upload it to your personal upload page.
This study contract details your study fees, starting date, and a checklist of application documents that must be submitted for successful enrolment.
5. Upload documents and pay campus fee
Depending on the Master’s programme you choose, you'll need to submit specific documents. You can find these requirements on our website or in the checklist in your contract.
Simply upload all the documents to your personal upload page, and we'll review them within five business days. You will also need to pay the one-time €1500 campus registration fee.
6. Apply for your student visa
With the Letter of Admission from IU, you can apply for a student visa* at your Embassy. Need help with the visa application process? We can connect you with our trusted visa partners, who will help you throughout this process – free of charge!
*Chinese, Indian, and Vietnamese students also need to provide an APS certificate for their student visa application. Please note that this may cause a delay in obtaining your visa.
7. Start your studies in Germany
Once you've arrived in Germany, you will need to enrol at one of our campuses. Then, you’ll receive an email with login details for all the systems you'll need during your studies:
The IU Learn app
myCampus, where you'll register for courses, receive updates, and gain access to events (and Syntea!)
Your student email
Your complimentary MS Office suite, including Teams, where you can chat with students and tutors
And that's it! You're now on your way to becoming an IU graduate, armed with a Master’s degree that can pave the way to exciting career opportunities in Germany!