IU International University of Applied Sciences: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (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

Most Selective Study Programs at IU International University of Applied Sciences

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).