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How much does IU International University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
IU is a private university and charges tuition fees. This page covers the on-campus programmes. The fee depends on the programme and on how you pay: per semester, per year or the full programme in advance. IU states that the amounts shown already include a programme discount (17 to 18%). A one-off campus registration fee of 1,500 EUR applies.
IU does not charge a public-style semester contribution. On-campus students pay for a semester ticket of 226.80 EUR per semester.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. Computer Science, per semester | 3,485 EUR × 6 semesters = 20,910 EUR |
| B.Sc. Computer Science, yearly payment | 6,831 EUR per year, 20,492 EUR in total |
| B.Sc. Computer Science, full payment | 18,819 EUR in total |
| Master's (120 ECTS), per semester | 4,150 EUR × 4 semesters = 16,600 EUR |
| Master's (120 ECTS), yearly or full payment | 8,134 EUR per year (16,268 EUR in total) or 15,770 EUR in one payment |
| Campus registration fee | 1,500 EUR, one-off |
| Semester ticket | 226.80 EUR per semester |
IU does not say which year or intake these amounts apply to. Confirm the current fees with IU before you apply.
For your visa you also need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year (2026, Federal Foreign Office), usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor and Master (on campus) | October | No fixed deadline |
| Bachelor and Master (on campus) | April | No fixed deadline |
IU publishes intakes but no application deadline, so admission is rolling. If you need a student visa, apply early to leave enough time for the visa process, and confirm your start date with IU admissions. IU states that applying by 5 November saves up to 20% on tuition.
From April 2027, IU offers its on-campus programmes for new students at the Cologne campus.
How many programmes are taught in English?
IU offers 5 English-taught degrees on campus.
Bachelor
- B.Sc. Computer Science (general track, Applied AI or Data Science)
- B.A. Business Administration (choose one of 6 specialisations: AI, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, International Management, Logistics, Organisational Development and Change)
Master
- M.Sc. Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Science or no specialisation)
- M.Sc. Cyber Security
- M.A. International Management (120 or 60 ECTS)
From April 2027, new students start at the Cologne campus. The programme range at the Berlin campus, which continues for enrolled students, differs slightly. IU also runs many online programmes, but only on-campus study supports a student visa.
About IU International University of Applied Sciences
IU International University of Applied Sciences is a private university of applied sciences founded in 1998, with its registered seat in Erfurt, Thuringia. With about 130,000 students including online students, it is one of the largest universities in Germany.
Its English-taught on-campus programmes in business and computer science run in Cologne and Berlin. From April 2027, new on-campus students study in Cologne.