IU International University of Applied Sciences: List of all tuition-free study programs (2026/27)

IU: Tuition-free

Top Programs English-taught (41) International Programs (41) Tuition-free (5) Deadlines

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 130,000 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

13%

No. of students (2026)

130,000

Term model

Semester

Tuition-free programs at IU: Overview

German Students

Tuition-free

Master

Tuition-free

Bachelor

Tuition-free

MBA

Tuition-free

LL.M.

Tuition-free

State Examination

Note: Semester contribution of approx. €100-400 still applies.

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Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee & semester contribution that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.