Key Points About IU

Mission & Vision

• IU is focused on career-oriented, flexible, and innovative education.
• They emphasize using digital learning and applied research to improve student outcomes.
• Their educational model combines strong subject knowledge with transferable skills + excellent student support.

History / Timeline

• Founded in 1998 (originally as IUBH).
• In 2013, they launched fully online degree programs.
• In 2021, they rebranded to IU International University of Applied Sciences to reflect global ambitions.
• In 2023, they introduced Syntea, an AI-powered learning assistant.
• By 2025, they’re increasing in-person teaching while maintaining strong digital tools.

Scale & Reach

• Over 130,000 students from more than 190 countries.
• They offer 25+ Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs.
• They have 15,000+ business partners.
• 7,000+ international alumni.
• 96% recommendation rate from their students / alumni.

Campus

• They have a Berlin campus.
• For their international branch (iu.org), programs are in English and students attend 3-4 days face to face weekly.

Quality & Accreditation

• IU is state-accredited.
• They have a high standard of academic quality, and their programs are aligned with what industry needs.

Partnerships & Global Network

• They have strategic academic and industry partnerships.
• They are members of international organizations like UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition.
• They have a large agent network (400+) to help international students.

Student Support & Community

• There is a strong support system: study advisors, study coaches, career coaches, and a “student office.”
• Their Career Office helps with job boards, CV coaching, interview prep, and internships.
• They run a global alumni network where graduates can connect, mentor, or find career opportunities.