IU Pathway Programme

Program Overview

IU Pathway Programme

Overview

The IU Pathway Programme is a one-year bridging course designed to help students gain the competencies needed to enroll in their desired degree programme with on-campus learning at IU.

Duration

• 12 months (2 semesters)

Study Start

• April or October*

Study Model

• Full time

Study Language

• English

Location

• On campus: Berlin**

Tuition Fees

• From €5.890**

*Pathway intakes correspond to the intake dates of the degree programme with campus learning chosen by the student.

The first Berlin intake is April 2025.Not including the one-time campus registration fee or transportation ticket, per semester (Deutschlandsemesterticket).

Programme Objectives

The IU Pathway Programme is designed to help students:

• Develop communication skills in academic and business English
• Build a solid foundation in economics and business application of maths
• Get a head start in their future career with German language skills
• Integrate seamlessly in Germany with understanding of its history and culture

Programme Structure

• Supervised assignments
• Peer support and group work
• 24/7 accessible online study materials

Campus Life

• Meet fellow students from 100+ countries
• Join student societies and clubs
• Participate in events on campus

Support

• 1-on-1 discussions with personal or programme tutors
• Support if students face difficulties

Eligibility

• Non-direct university entrance qualification (checked by IU team via Anabin)
• B1 English language certificate from accepted tests (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English test, Cambridge certificate)

FAQs

Am I eligible for the IU Pathway Programme?

• You will need to have at least a non-direct university entrance qualification (checked by IU team via Anabin) to be eligible for the Pathway Programme.
• Unless English is your native language, you have graduated from an English-speaking school, or you have already completed your Bachelor’s degree taught in English, you will also need to provide a B1 English language certificate from one of the following accepted tests:
  • TOEFL (at least 60 points)
  • IELTS (at least 5.0 points)
  • Duolingo English test (at least 85 points)
  • Cambridge certificate (at least C grade overall)

Can I enrol in the IU Pathway Programme online?

• No, the Pathway Programme is only available to students enrolled in IU’s bachelor’s degree programmes with on-campus learning in Berlin.

Is the IU Pathway Programme valid elsewhere?

• No, the IU Pathway Programme is a non-official bridging course solely designed to prepare students for IU’s bachelor’s degree programme with on-campus learning.