IU International University of Applied Sciences: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

IU International University of Applied Sciences, also known as IU Internationale Hochschule, is a private university founded in 1998. It is the largest university in Germany and is expected to have over 100,000 students. IU offers a wide range of Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in German and English to students from more than 170 countries.

With its legal seat in Erfurt, Thuringia, the institution offers English-language programs for international students at campuses in Cologne and. In addition, German-language programs, including dual study options, are available at over 30 campuses across Germany, including Munich, Hamburg, and Düsseldorf.

IU's campus environment is diverse, with locations in urban centres throughout Germany.

Type

University of Applied Sciences (private (state-approved))

of international students

16%

No. of students (2024/25)

105,984

Term model

Semester

Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at IU International University of Applied Sciences for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	No courses	No deadlines (apply anytime)	100% of Master programs
Bachelor	No courses	No deadlines (apply anytime)	100% of Bachelor programs
MBA	No courses	No deadlines (apply anytime)	100% of MBA programs
LL.M.	No courses	No information	No information

Master

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

No deadlines (apply anytime)

100% still open for application

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

No deadlines (apply anytime)

100% still open for application

MBA

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

No deadlines (apply anytime)

100% still open for application

LL.M.

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

No information

See all programs for Winter 2026/2027

Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at IU International University of Applied Sciences for the Summer Semester 2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	No courses	No deadlines (apply anytime)	100% of Master programs
Bachelor	No courses	No deadlines (apply anytime)	100% of Bachelor programs
MBA	No courses	No deadlines (apply anytime)	100% of MBA programs
LL.M.	No courses	No information	No information