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The IU International University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1998 as a private university located in Germany. With over 130,000+ students this university is the largest university in Germany. It offers 25+ degree programs at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. It is state-recognized and accredited by the German Council of Sciences and Humanities & the German Accreditation Council. It was the first university to achieve a 5-star rating in QS. Furthermore, as per the current CHE ranking, IU achieved top rank in 2023-24. Check IU University Reviews from here.
IU International University of Applied Sciences Campus Overview
IU International University of Applied Sciences campus is situated in Berlin and offers modern study rooms with up-to-date equipment, an in-house library, large lounges, and workrooms. Also, expect free wi-fi throughout the building of the campus. Its location in Berlin allows the students studying at this campus to have access to Berlin’s cafeterias and libraries. The university’s campus also offers places to eat, relax, and meet friends while studying. There's no facility for on-campus accommodation.
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#1
Berlin Campus
Main Campus
3.9/5(36 Reviews)Located in the heart of the city, IU Campus in Berlin is situated within walking distance of Alexanderplatz U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations. There is everything on the campus. At this campus, students can attend face-to-face lectures, study in the library, and find a quiet spot to concentrate on learning. A few of the features of this campus are:
- Free wi-fi throughout the campus area
- State-of-the-art study rooms with presentation media
- In-house library
Why choose this campus?
Shiksha Insights
- Study in Berlin, Join the Germany’s booming capital to enjoy culture & great prospects
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Berlin Campus Location & contact
Frankfurter Allee 73a, 10247 Berlin, Germany
contact-international@iu.org
+49 30 311 937 71
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| University City | Berlin, Other - Germany, Germany |
| Size of city | Large |
| Population of City | 37,11,930 |
IU International University of Applied Sciences accommodation
On-Campus Accommodation
AVAILABLE- On campus housing is available only at Bad Honnef campus :-
- Bad Honnef is located in North Rhine, Westphalia, One of Germany’s most picturesque regions
- With our on-campus accommodations, stude
- On campus housing is available only at Bad Honnef campus :-
- Bad Honnef is located in North Rhine, Westphalia, One of Germany’s most picturesque regions
- With our on-campus accommodations, students at immerse themselves in student life and quickly feel at home
- The campus offer shared apartments that are furnished with shared kitchens and bathrooms
Masters
Bachelors
Accommodation Expense- PG Accommodation expenses:Euro 5160
- On-campus housing:iu.org/en-in/student-accommodati...
Monthly Rate: Room in a 3-person flat: 400€ – 460€(PG)
Meal Expense- Living expense links:iu.org/en-in/student-accommodati...
Off-Campus Accommodation
AVAILABLE- Off-campus housing:stw.berlin/en/housing.html
nestpick.com/berlin/
- Most of the off-campus housing is managed by Studentenwerk Berlin (state-run non-profit organization for student affairs in Germany)
- All the halls are close to one or another university in the c
- Most of the off-campus housing is managed by Studentenwerk Berlin (state-run non-profit organization for student affairs in Germany)
- All the halls are close to one or another university in the city
- Accommodations type include Student residence halls and Apartments
- Residence halls are generally cheap as compare to apartments
- The average price of the rooms in Berlin is around 450 € per month
- All the halls are completely furnished and have students club, laundry, kitchen and shared or private bathrooms
Berlin Campus ratings & reviews
4/5
62 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 59% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Friendly
Academically oriented
Easy going
Liberal
Internships3.4
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs3.8
Quality of faculty3.9
Student Life4
Value for money3.6
Public transportation4.6
Safety4.5
Indian Food4
Permanent Immigration4
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Anonymous
B.Eng. Industrial Engineering and Management - Batch of 2026
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
3.7
A great place for flexible and independent learning
Tips: Students should know that the university requires self-study, good time management, and self-discipline. The transition was smooth. No, I didn't avail myself of any scholarships. Overall, I'm somehow satisfied with university, the course, and Germany as a study destination.
Likes (Indian Food): Giving Indian food options a 5/5 was a no-brainer because finding familiar ingredients around campus and the city is surprisingly easy. There’s a great mix of local spots—not just Indian, but also Turkish, Asian, and Italian places if you want a change—with eating out usually running between €7 and €14 per meal.
That said, as an Indian student at IU, I end up cooking at home most days to keep things affordable and healthy. Getting authentic spices, lentils, and basmati rice is super easy thanks to local Indian and Asian supermarkets nearby, so you can easily recreate home-cooked food whenever you get homesick.
Dislikes (Internships): No good internship opportunities from university. Should work very hard to find internships. Limited guidance and support available. Students mostly need to search and apply independently. The available internships are sometimes relevant to the field of study, but more industry connections and career support would be helpful.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 150000
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Aashwika Gautam
BA in Business Administration and Management - Batch of 2027
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
4.3
Title would be All rounder- I would rate my Uni 8/10.
Tips: It was actually easy for me; my brother also lives here. And of course, there is a lot of culture shock in literally everything, but nothing that a person cannot adjust to. I did not have any scholarship; I work a part-time job and pay for my tuition fee. Overall, I would choose Germany and this course every time; maybe I would go to a different university only because it's a private university and it's expensive.
Likes (Public transportation): Well, the university is in a great location. The bus connection is right outside; supermarkets are a 5-10 minute walk away for middle-class snacks. And transportation is, of course, free; you can travel anywhere with your DB ticket, which the university gives you. You have to pay for it, of course, but it's cheaper for students.
Dislikes (Student Life): Honestly, I don't go to classes as much as I should, but when I do go, it's normal. I go to classes. We have a university canteen for lunch; we hang out in the university cafe in between classes. Our university has its own bar and cafe, we have student event team so they organize all the fun events like Desi night, Indonesian night, jazz night, etc.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes6 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40000
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Navjot Kaur
M.Sc. Computer Science - Batch of 2027
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
4.2
My positive journey in Germany
Tips: If you're planning to join IU in Berlin, you should know that the city itself makes the transition incredibly easy. Moving here as a self-funded student was a big financial step for me, but Berlin is so multicultural and international that I didn't experience any real culture shock at all. Apart from getting over the initial hurdle of the German language in day-to-day life—like dealing with local paperwork—you can easily get by with English since the student community and the city are so diverse. The practical, applied sciences setup at IU is quite solid, but the biggest win of studying here is just how well the city works around you. The public transit system is unreal—between the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and buses, you can get absolutely anywhere in the city at any hour without needing a car. For a self-funded student, having that kind of reliable, integrated transport alongside a welcoming, global atmosphere takes a massive load off your shoulders and makes the whole university experience thoroughly positive.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Akshay Kamble
MBA in Big Data Management - Batch of 2024
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
4.7
Very good university for an MBA.
Tips: Students should understand that they are going for a higher studies abroad, meaning they are gonna move, stay, study and probably work part-time as well. So the transition is not gonna be easy. Also, it isn't tough given the seriousness of the student to take up the opportunity for moving to pursue higher education. There is learning in every phase of an international student. There are scholarships available but since it's Germany, there will be a lot of paperwork (bureaucracy). I am very satisfied with my university, course and Germany. Also, I received a dual degree from London South Bank University. I am very glad about it.
Likes (Public transportation): Berlin is the capital of Germany. Therefore, you won't find any trouble travelling within the city. The public transportation offers various modes of transport at an affordable rate but students can travel free of cost as their travel is already included in the Semester ticket which is to be paid to the university semi-annually.
Dislikes (Internships): You have limited guidance on finding or applying for internships. Of course, you can go through mentoring and/or using the power of the internet to find and apply relevant internship opportunities in Germany. Yes, there are enough internship opportunities available but I would say that most of them would be in the German language and/or the organisation or nature of the position will demand fluent German language skills to undertake the role.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60000
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Anonymous
M.Sc. Computer Science - Batch of 2026
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
4.0
Average private university.
Tips: About the reputation of the university, its course curriculum and how much faculty support students to find jobs. They offer scholarships at the start if you are taking admission directly without any third parties. I would prefer to go to a public university instead of a private one.
Likes (Public transportation): My university offers a student ticket on which I can use all public transportation for free. There are U-bahn S-bahn and trams in the whole Berlin. You can use anything with a student ticket that which university provides you at cheap prices. Sometimes in winter you will face some issues but not for a long time.
Dislikes (Value for money): As part of a private university, the tuition I am paying isn't worth. All private universities only care about money but after that, you have to face many issues like support from faculty regarding your course problems or anything. The university has one major issue is every process is online. You have to mail just to get in touch with the faculty.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50500
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Erfurt Campus
4.1/5(15 Reviews)Founded in 1998, IU International University of Applied Sciences has 2 campuses in Germany with its main campus at Berlin, Germany. The University offers courses at UG and PG levels in the streams of Business & Management Studies, Engineering, Science, IT & Software.
Why choose this campus?
Shiksha Insights
- When studying in Erfurt, science meets Thuringian quality of life
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Juri-Gagarin-Ring 152, 99084 Erfurt, Germanyinfo-mystudium@iu.org+49 800 6001607 1View city information
| University City | Erfurt, Other - Germany, Germany |
| Size of city | Medium |
| Population of City | 2,13,692 |
Erfurt Campus ratings & reviews
4/5
62 Verified ReviewsStudent Views (Based on Reviews)
- 59% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Friendly
Academically oriented
Easy going
Liberal
Internships3.4
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs3.8
Quality of faculty3.9
Student Life4
Value for money3.6
Public transportation4.6
Safety4.5
Indian Food4
Permanent Immigration4
A
Anonymous
B.Eng. Industrial Engineering and Management - Batch of 2026
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
3.7
A great place for flexible and independent learning
Tips: Students should know that the university requires self-study, good time management, and self-discipline. The transition was smooth. No, I didn't avail myself of any scholarships. Overall, I'm somehow satisfied with university, the course, and Germany as a study destination.
Likes (Indian Food): Giving Indian food options a 5/5 was a no-brainer because finding familiar ingredients around campus and the city is surprisingly easy. There’s a great mix of local spots—not just Indian, but also Turkish, Asian, and Italian places if you want a change—with eating out usually running between €7 and €14 per meal.
That said, as an Indian student at IU, I end up cooking at home most days to keep things affordable and healthy. Getting authentic spices, lentils, and basmati rice is super easy thanks to local Indian and Asian supermarkets nearby, so you can easily recreate home-cooked food whenever you get homesick.
Dislikes (Internships): No good internship opportunities from university. Should work very hard to find internships. Limited guidance and support available. Students mostly need to search and apply independently. The available internships are sometimes relevant to the field of study, but more industry connections and career support would be helpful.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 150000
A
Aashwika Gautam
BA in Business Administration and Management - Batch of 2027
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
4.3
Title would be All rounder- I would rate my Uni 8/10.
Tips: It was actually easy for me; my brother also lives here. And of course, there is a lot of culture shock in literally everything, but nothing that a person cannot adjust to. I did not have any scholarship; I work a part-time job and pay for my tuition fee. Overall, I would choose Germany and this course every time; maybe I would go to a different university only because it's a private university and it's expensive.
Likes (Public transportation): Well, the university is in a great location. The bus connection is right outside; supermarkets are a 5-10 minute walk away for middle-class snacks. And transportation is, of course, free; you can travel anywhere with your DB ticket, which the university gives you. You have to pay for it, of course, but it's cheaper for students.
Dislikes (Student Life): Honestly, I don't go to classes as much as I should, but when I do go, it's normal. I go to classes. We have a university canteen for lunch; we hang out in the university cafe in between classes. Our university has its own bar and cafe, we have student event team so they organize all the fun events like Desi night, Indonesian night, jazz night, etc.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes6 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40000
N
Navjot Kaur
M.Sc. Computer Science - Batch of 2027
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
4.2
My positive journey in Germany
Tips: If you're planning to join IU in Berlin, you should know that the city itself makes the transition incredibly easy. Moving here as a self-funded student was a big financial step for me, but Berlin is so multicultural and international that I didn't experience any real culture shock at all. Apart from getting over the initial hurdle of the German language in day-to-day life—like dealing with local paperwork—you can easily get by with English since the student community and the city are so diverse. The practical, applied sciences setup at IU is quite solid, but the biggest win of studying here is just how well the city works around you. The public transit system is unreal—between the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and buses, you can get absolutely anywhere in the city at any hour without needing a car. For a self-funded student, having that kind of reliable, integrated transport alongside a welcoming, global atmosphere takes a massive load off your shoulders and makes the whole university experience thoroughly positive.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
A
Akshay Kamble
MBA in Big Data Management - Batch of 2024
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
4.7
Very good university for an MBA.
Tips: Students should understand that they are going for a higher studies abroad, meaning they are gonna move, stay, study and probably work part-time as well. So the transition is not gonna be easy. Also, it isn't tough given the seriousness of the student to take up the opportunity for moving to pursue higher education. There is learning in every phase of an international student. There are scholarships available but since it's Germany, there will be a lot of paperwork (bureaucracy). I am very satisfied with my university, course and Germany. Also, I received a dual degree from London South Bank University. I am very glad about it.
Likes (Public transportation): Berlin is the capital of Germany. Therefore, you won't find any trouble travelling within the city. The public transportation offers various modes of transport at an affordable rate but students can travel free of cost as their travel is already included in the Semester ticket which is to be paid to the university semi-annually.
Dislikes (Internships): You have limited guidance on finding or applying for internships. Of course, you can go through mentoring and/or using the power of the internet to find and apply relevant internship opportunities in Germany. Yes, there are enough internship opportunities available but I would say that most of them would be in the German language and/or the organisation or nature of the position will demand fluent German language skills to undertake the role.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60000
A
Anonymous
M.Sc. Computer Science - Batch of 2026
Offered by IU International University of Applied Sciences
4.0
Average private university.
Tips: About the reputation of the university, its course curriculum and how much faculty support students to find jobs. They offer scholarships at the start if you are taking admission directly without any third parties. I would prefer to go to a public university instead of a private one.
Likes (Public transportation): My university offers a student ticket on which I can use all public transportation for free. There are U-bahn S-bahn and trams in the whole Berlin. You can use anything with a student ticket that which university provides you at cheap prices. Sometimes in winter you will face some issues but not for a long time.
Dislikes (Value for money): As part of a private university, the tuition I am paying isn't worth. All private universities only care about money but after that, you have to face many issues like support from faculty regarding your course problems or anything. The university has one major issue is every process is online. You have to mail just to get in touch with the faculty.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50500
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