IU International University Of Applied Sciences

Berlin, Germany

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Why IU? 

With over 100,000 students from more than 153 countries, IU International University of Applied Sciences is Germany’s largest university. They offer state-accredited, top-quality Bachelor, Master and MBA degree programmes taught in English – with a whole new approach.  

IU’s on-campus programmes in Berlin provide a structured yet flexible study experience so you can balance studies, work and personal life in Germany. With a schedule that blends in-person tutorials and online self-study, you can immerse yourself in a foreign country while building your social and professional network.  

At IU's campus, you’ll be part of a truly vibrant and international community. The modern campus facilities, supportive learning environment and fun campus activities allow you to fully experience student life in Germany while working hard to achieve your goals. 

On off-campus days, you can also tailor your learning thanks to IU’s fully integrated digital platform and innovative learning tools which incorporate AI technology such as ChatGPT and Syntea. Upon completing your studies, you will also be eligible for an 18-month post-study visa to start a career in Germany.  

Plus, you can now save up to 25% on your tuition fee with IU.
  
Succeed globally with IU   

With IU, you can open doors to career opportunities all around the world. Their state-accredited programmes will equip you with industry-relevant knowledge and in-demand skills so you can stand out in the global job market. Studying at IU also gives you access to their exclusive online career services and events and connects you to their global network of academic partners so you can study in the US, Canada, or Australia. 

Accreditation, Rankings and Membership

With over 20 years of experience, all of IU’s degree programmes are accredited by the German Accreditation Council and the German Council of Science and Humanities. They are also enlisted in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) and their programmes bear the FIBAA Seal of Excellence in Digital Education.    

This means that their courses, faculty and teaching materials meet the rigorous standards set according to European academic guidelines and they can independently accredit new programmes.  

Internationally, IU has received numerous awards as well as rankings, and have set up partnerships across the globe:  

- Achieved a 5-star rating for Online Learning, with their Online MBAs ranking 26th on the most recent QS Quacquarelli Symonds rankings.  

- In the CHE University Ranking (2020-2022), IU achieved top ranks in six out of 25 categories – the most categories won out of over 300 institutions assessed. 

- Recognised by WES Canada and U.S., which means their degrees can be converted into local equivalents in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme.  

- Partnered with universities in the US, Canada, Australia and Europe to launch the Study Abroad Alliance, such as British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), UCLA Extension International College of Management Sydney (ICMS). 

- The only European member of the Association of African Universities (AAU), a network of over 420 universities and research centres from across the African continent. 

- A member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA) and an AACSB Educational member, the world’s largest business education alliance. 

Studying in Germany / Campus Life

Living in Germany 

Germany is considered one of the top study destinations in the world and at the heart of Europe. A leader in innovation, business, and engineering, career prospects with a German degree are diverse and far-reaching. Germany is also welcoming to international professionals and offers an 18-month post-study work visa to students who carry out their last semester in Germany.   

IU Campuses

At IU, you can choose between two modern campuses in Berlin and Bad Honnef, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, learning spaces and libraries. Experience the vibrant Berlin scene or settle into the friendly environment of Bad Honnef, where on-campus accommodation is available. Join clubs and societies, relax in social areas, and embrace the supportive international community throughout your educational journey.  

Support for Students 

As you work towards your goals at IU, you'll find a strong support system with helpful study advisors, career office experts, and knowledgeable tutors. These friendly professionals guide you through your academic journey, from choosing courses to finding internships and job opportunities. 

Study-Life Balance 

At IU, you’ll enjoy a healthy study-life balance through a blended learning model on campus which combines classes in small groups and online self-study. This flexible approach allows you to effectively manage studies, work, and personal life, while engaging in a diverse international community and pursuing work-study opportunities, such as part-time jobs or internships, thus enriching your overall study abroad experience. 

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Master of Business Administration (One Year and a Half)
The Master of Business Administration at IU offers a variety of career opportunities after graduation. The international orientation of the programme makes it possible to prove one's skills in the global working world and to assign with international companies. By imparting knowledge in areas such as finance, economics, marketing and leadership, you qualify for challenging tasks in middle to upper management in various fields. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution.   - At least a “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent earned in your previous degree.   - Your undergraduate studies must amount to 240…
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Berlin, Germany
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Master of Business Administration (One Year)
The Master of Business Administration at IU offers a variety of career opportunities after graduation. The international orientation of the programme makes it possible to prove one's skills in the global working world and to assign with international companies. By imparting knowledge in areas such as finance, economics, marketing and leadership, you qualify for challenging tasks in middle to upper management in various fields. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution.   - At least a “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent earned in your previous degree.   - Your undergraduate studies must amount to 240…
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Full time - 1 year
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in Artificial Intelligence (One Year and a Half)
The MBA Artificial Intelligence at IU will introduce you to foundational principles of AI, as well management basics ranging from economics and finance to marketing. Having learnt both the theory and the praxis behind AI, you will get a firm understanding of its application in retail, manufacturing, finance and many other businesses. This study programme will give you everything you need to successfully lead an AI company. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution.   - At least a “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent earned in your previous degree.   - Your undergraduate studies must…
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Full time - 2 year
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in Big Data Management (One Year and a Half)
IU's MBA in Big Data Management is available to students at one of their two international campuses in Berlin or Bad Honnef. This programme will prepare you for a successful career as a big data specialist by helping you gain comprehensive knowledge from all relevant data management areas. With a post-study work visa, you’ll be able to gain relevant experience by working with big data companies in Germany. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution.   - At least a “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent earned in your previous degree.   - Your undergraduate studies…
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in E-Sports Management (One Year and a Half)
IU master’s in E-Sports Management (MBA) offers deep dive into the field of E-Sports management, honing your skills and preparing you for a career in the E-Sports industry. You’ll begin your studies by developing a strong foundation of management skills and business administration. You’ll then explore key concepts in international marketing, strategic management and innovation. This programme is now available onsite at one of IU's two international campuses, in Berlin or Bad Honnef and you’ll have the option to continue with an 18-month post study work visa, which gives you the opportunity to work in and explore Germany. Academic Requirements:…
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MBA in Engineering Management (One Year and a Half)
IU's all-in-one degree in Engineering Management follows a holistic approach. You will be taught scientific basics, practical procedures, and important soft skills in management that are relevant to an increasingly interconnected engineering world. The two modules, Internet of Things (IoT) and Manufacturing Processes Industry 4.0, are the programme's major engineering components, supplemented by Strategic Management and International Marketing. You'll be prepared to lead engineering teams through difficult projects, for example, with excellent management abilities, adaptability, and skills. This programme is now available on campus at one of IU's two international campuses in Berlin or Bad Honnef. You will then be…
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in Finance and Accounting (One Year and a Half)
IU's specialist MBA – Finance & Accounting online or on-campus study programme is internationally recognized by EQUAL MBA Guidelines. You'll gain solid business administration knowledge, crucial leadership skills, and an in-depth specialty understanding of international finance and accounting. IU's on-campus MBA – Finance & Accounting is extremely practice-oriented and will give you all of the business administration knowledge you'll need as future finance and accounting manager. This program is now available on campus at one of IU's two international campuses in Berlin or Bad Honnef, and after your studies, you will be eligible for an 18-month post-study visa, allowing you…
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Full time - 2 year
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in Healthcare Management (One Year and a Half Years)
With an MBA in Healthcare Management, you’ll boost your chances of becoming a successful healthcare executive. In the first part of your studies, you’ll focus on developing important management skills. You’ll then move on to industry specific knowledge, when combined with your fundamental business knowledge, will help you apply strategic and operational thinking in ways that fit the healthcare industry. This programme is now available onsite at one of IU's two international campuses, in Berlin or Bad Honnef. You will be eligible for an 18-month post study work visa which gives you the opportunity to work in and explore Germany.…
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Full time - 2 year
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in Human Resource Management (One Year and a Half Years)
With an MBA in Human Resource Management, you’ll build a solid foundation in business management and administration knowledge, as well as the necessary tools for establishing talent management and human resource development processes. You’ll work on different class projects where you’ll face some of the challenges posed by HR professionals from small, medium-sized and large companies, preparing you to take on any role with confidence after graduation. This programme is now available onsite at one of IU's two international campuses, in Berlin or Bad Honnef and you’ll have the option to continue with an 18-month post study work visa, which…
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Full time - 2 year
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (One Year and a Half)
The master’s programme in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MBA) is designed to give you a strong business innovation foundation for a future career in the start-up sector. In this programme, you’ll focus on developing your innovation initiatives through creativity and willingness to take risks as well as an entrepreneurial mindset with strong management skills and market familiarity. Through courses like Business Model Design and Digital Business Models, you’ll also build a strong understanding on how to develop business models – both traditional and innovatively digital. This programme is available onsite at one of IU's two international campuses, in Berlin or Bad…
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Full time - 2 year
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in International Marketing (One Year and a Half)
Marketing is a crucial aspect in every business in order to effectively sell products and services. This curriculum gives students a competitive advantage in today's rapidly changing and diversified business environment by providing a foundation for understanding markets, rivals, product portfolios, and customer behaviour from an international and strong management viewpoint. Students will hone their entrepreneurial skills and learn about the most recent advancements in digital marketing techniques, advertising, and media from industry professionals with at least 3 years of experience, preparing them for a future in international marketing. This programme is now available on campus at one of IU's…
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Full time - 2 year
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in IT Management (One Year and a Half)
With IU's globally recognised Salesforce MBA programme, you will build competence in B2B and B2C connections. This programme will give you considerable experience working with Salesforce software, teach you software-specific skills, and enable you to gain a thorough understanding of how you can use Salesforce. You will also learn how to enhance and optimise your marketing strategy, sales strategy, and customer retention process to identify new customer acquisition opportunities. With IU's on-campus option, you will be eligible for an 18-month post-study visa so you can work in and explore Germany after your studies. Academic Requirements: - Completed degree from a…
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Full time - 2 year
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Berlin, Germany
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MBA in SalesForce & Sales Management (One Year and a Half)
With IU's globally recognised Salesforce MBA programme, you will build competence in B2B and B2C connections. This programme will give you considerable experience working with Salesforce software, teach you software-specific skills, and enable you to gain a thorough understanding of how you can use Salesforce. You will also learn how to enhance and optimise your marketing strategy, sales strategy, and customer retention process to identify new customer acquisition opportunities. With IU's on-campus option, you will be eligible for an 18-month post-study visa so you can work in and explore Germany after your studies. Academic Requirements: - Completed degree from a…
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Full time - 2 year
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Berlin, Germany
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M.A. International Management (MIM)
About the Program: Expansion into international markets presents companies with several challenges which require understanding, adaptation, and market-specific business best practices. This is exactly where IU's Master of Arts in International Management comes in. With the Master in International Management degree at IU you have the opportunity to not only gain a top degree in business and management but also specialise in a field that is attractive to you. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution in a relevant field.  - For 60 ECTS credits programmes, you will need to have already acquired…
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Berlin, Germany
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M.Eng. Engineering Management
Tailored towards those with an existing academic background in engineering, IU's Master's in Engineering Management combines technical know-how with a variety of innovative topics from management theory and practice. The master’s in Engineering Management at IU is designed to train you in strategic decision-making and engineering processes, giving you the expertise needed to take on high-level management responsibilities in an international environment. Learn to lead in technical environments with this degree from IU. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution in a relevant field.  - For 60 ECTS credits programmes, you will need…
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Berlin, Germany
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M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
Through IU's online Master of Artificial Intelligence programme, you can gain expertise in the fields of reinforcement learning, neural networks, and machine learning. Your primary focus will be on the cognitive process of computer-based language and image processing, which allows you to develop sophisticated systems and applications based on AI. IU is now offering this programme on campus at one of two international campuses in Berlin or Bad Honnef, upon completion, you will be eligible for an 18-month post-work visa which allows you to work in and explore the vibrant AI scene in Germany. Academic Requirements Completed undergraduate degree from…
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Berlin, Germany
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M.Sc. Computer Science
This field is fast changing, has its finger on today’s pulse, and has become the pacemaker for the digital society of the future. In IU’s Master in Computer Science, you continue your journey with a focus on data science, cyber security and artificial intelligence. Due to the unmet demand for experts on these topics, you’ll become a sought-after specialist who can operate in almost any sector. IU's Master’s degree in Computer Science will give you all the skills you need to get started in the international job market. Academic Requirements Completed undergraduate degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher…
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Full time
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Berlin, Germany
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M.Sc. Cyber Security
Today, cyberattacks pose a massive and unprecedented threat in many businesses. This has created a need for cyber security specialists with a deep understanding of modern operating systems, cloud computing and software forensics. IU's practice-oriented cyber security programme on campus teaches you everything you need to know about securing data and implementing top security procedures for systems used by businesses all over the world. You'll also learn how to use statistical and digital forensic methodologies to safeguard infrastructures against attacks, threats, and malware. With IU's on-campus option, you will be eligible for an 18-month post-study visa that will allow you…
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Berlin, Germany
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M.Sc. Data Science
With a master’s degree in Data Science, you’ll learn the current developments in software, infrastructure engineering, and big data technology. By equipping you with the right skills, this programme will help you transform into an expert capable of developing challenging data science applications and systems, in both the private and public sectors. This programme is now available onsite at one of IU's two international campuses, in Berlin or Bad Honnef and you’ll have the option to continue with an 18-month post study work visa, which gives you the opportunity to work in and explore Germany. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree…
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Berlin, Germany
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Master Management + Majors
No matter your specialist area, a master's degree in management can take your career opportunities to the next level. Management skills are highly sought after by companies worldwide—no matter the industry. With a Master’s in management on your resume, you show potential employers that you are a decision maker with motivation and the right mindset to manage resources, projects, or people and drive business success. This well-rounded degree can top off your existing knowledge in your specialist area. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution in a relevant field.  - For 60 ECTS…
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Berlin, Germany
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Master Management in Big Data Management
IU's Master's degree in Big Data Management will help you become an all-rounded big data specialist which might be just what you need to set you apart from the competition. This programme will help you get a better understanding of big data and how to effectively communicate your findings, while also building on your existing mathematical and statistical knowledge. It is offered at one of IU's two international campuses in Berlin or Bad Honnef and you'll be able to put what you've learned into practice with a post-study work visa given at the end of your studies. Academic Requirements:  -…
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Berlin, Germany
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Master Management in Engineering Management
No matter how good your expertise is in engineering and in your specialist area, without the right degree you might be limiting your career possibilities. With a Master’s in Engineering Management, you will demonstrate that you can solve high-level technical problems but also bring valuable business knowledge to drive the success of any future team or company. Leadership, communication, and coordination are skills that will elevate your tech role and open the door to greater opportunities. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution in a relevant field.  - For 60 ECTS credits programmes,…
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Berlin, Germany
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Master Management in Finance & Accounting
Risk, compliance, financial controlling—your field requires excellent decision making, precision, and huge business responsibility. When you take the IU Master degree in Finance and Accounting, you can further develop your skills in fiscal decisions, performance analysis, capital markets, risk, and investment—all while gaining leadership and communication abilities. With this Master’s in your portfolio, your career path will be wide open to opportunities in high demand and with attractive salaries. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution in a relevant field.  - For 60 ECTS credits programmes, you will need to have already acquired…
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Full time
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Berlin, Germany
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Master Management in International Marketing
Looking to win the job of your dreams in Marketing? You might have outstanding technical marketing expertise but the thing to really set you apart from other candidates could be a master's degree in management and International Marketing. In such a creative, inspiring, and diverse field, it pays to demonstrate your business knowledge and your ability to manage people, time, and projects. The IU Master’s in International Marketing Management can help you do just that and give you firm skills in leadership and communication. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a public or officially recognised university/higher education institution in a…
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Berlin, Germany
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Master Management in IT Management
IU's on-campus Master’s in IT Management programme will prepare you to become a highly sought-after IT expert with strong business acumen and people management skills. Unlike an IT Master’s programme, this degree focuses on equipping you with the skills to bridge the gap between big-picture business planning and the more techical aspects of owning an IT infrastructure. You can study on-campus at one of IU's two international campuses in Berlin or Bad Honnef. With a post-study work visa, you'll be able to get relevant job experience by working for IT companies in Germany. Academic Requirements:  - Completed degree from a…
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To gain practical experience in aviation, Diana completed internships at Menzies Aviation in London and at Lufthansa Consulting GmbH in Frankfurt. The selection process for both internships proved to be quite lengthy, but her high-quality academic background allowed her to excel and secure acceptance. Upon completing her degree, she discovered that Qatar Airways was actively recruiting new graduates on the IU (formerly known as IUBH) campus. With determination, they applied and emerged successful despite the considerable competition. Presently, the individual works as a Pricing Analyst at Qatar Airways in Doha. “The network I was able to establish there made studying far away from home easier for me: on the one hand, the support of friends from all over the world, whom I met during my studies, and on the other hand, of course, the support of the university staff, who were always very helpful.”
Diana Valdez
Mohammad firmly believes that his German degree will help him a lot in business. He also believes that despite of the fact that there are local universities in Afghanistan that offer MBAs, obtaining a German degree will help him achieve his goal of working for UN agencies in the future, because they will attach great importance to the university he has studied in. During his studies, he has seen IU graduates working in UN organisations all over the world. Therefore, Mohammad knows that he is on the right track. Because of its quality, reputation, and reliability, he is grateful that IU is giving him the opportunity to fulfil his ambitions. “"To study at a renowned university like IU and in a country like Germany means quality for us Afghans. Without the IU scholarship, I would not have started my education and would never have studied my desired subject.”
Mohammad Ajan Jalilzad
“After receiving my MBA from IU, I am eager to watch myself develop into a much stronger, more independent, and fearless girl in the years to come. I decided to major in marketing because I wanted to develop the necessary skills to market internationally. I can build a solid foundation in business, be prepared for a variety of jobs, and get the added benefit of honing my marketing skills with a marketing degree.”
Chanchal Singh Patne
IU is the right choice for me because of the “smooth and fast online application process, industry- relevant courses, affordable tuition fees and a very flexible payment method. By organising my study modules, I am able to know what to learn, when, and on what days. You have the flexibility to study at your own pace and the courses offered with my degree are relevant to the career I want to pursue."
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