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How much does INU – Innovative University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
INU is a private, state-recognised online university and charges monthly tuition. A Bachelor's degree costs 545 EUR per month for full-time study, 19,620 EUR for the whole programme, or 430 EUR per month part-time, 20,640 EUR in total. Students who need longer than the standard period pay no further monthly tuition, only an administrative fee of 250 EUR per semester after a free 12-month extension. Master's and MBA fees are set per programme (INU advertises prices from 285 EUR per month), so check the programme page; INU gives no validity year for its fees. No separate rates for non-EU students are published.
There is no semester contribution and no Deutschlandticket, since INU has no Studierendenwerk or student body contribution.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor, full-time (36 months) | 545 EUR per month, 19,620 EUR in total |
| Bachelor, part-time (48 months) | 430 EUR per month, 20,640 EUR in total |
| Master and MBA | Set per programme; see the programme page |
| Administrative fee after the free extension year | 250 EUR per semester |
A German student visa requires a degree programme that has to be studied in Germany, and programmes that can be completed online generally do not qualify (Administrative Court Berlin, 28 November 2025, 11 K 175/25). If you do come to Germany on a student visa for another programme, you need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor, Master and MBA | Winter (1 October) | No fixed deadline; apply until shortly before the start |
| Bachelor, Master and MBA | Summer (1 April) | No fixed deadline; apply until shortly before the start |
One rule applies to all applicants. Applicants without German citizenship have their qualification assessed by uni-assist (VPD) and then apply to INU through its online form; INU refunds the uni-assist fee (up to 60 EUR) in the second semester. For the English-taught Bachelor's programmes no German is required; English at CEFR B2 is (for example IELTS Academic 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 72), and the MBA programmes require C1.
How many programmes are taught in English?
9 programmes: 5 Bachelor's, 2 Master's and 2 MBAs.
- International Business Administration (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.Sc.)
- Business Psychology (B.Sc.)
- Business Informatics and AI (B.Sc.)
- Social Media Management (B.A.)
- Digital Business Management (M.A.)
- International Business Management (M.A.)
- General Management (MBA)
- Management & AI (MBA)
Several programmes also run in parallel German versions.
About INU – Innovative University of Applied Sciences
INU – Innovative University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised online university of applied sciences in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 2022. It has 107 students. It offers online Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programmes in business, psychology and digital topics, in German and English.