Your path to starting your studies: Explained step by step
Your online application
To apply at IU Copilot School featuring Microsoft by IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU), go to our online application form, then select your study programme and preferred starting date. You can upload your documents (university entrance qualification, reports, CV etc.) immediately or submit them as soon as possible. Once we have received them, we will review them and complete your enrolment.
Save your spot here.
Your study contract
If you have decided on a study programme, you can simply finalise your contract online with just a few clicks or upload it with your digital or manual signature in our designated upload space.
We will send you your contract via e-mail. After that, you can run a free trial of one month*.
*Fees for your trial month only become payable once you decide to keep studying with us.
Starting your studies
After completing your online application, you will be able to start at your desired starting date. You will receive an e-mail with your login data, can access our online campus and attend an introduction to starting your studies. Once you have submitted all your documents, you will be enrolled and receive student status as well as your certificate of enrolment.
Your admission to the Bachelor's programme
You can start your Bachelor's study programme with or without a university entrance qualification.
Your checklist for starting your bachelor’s studies
To complete enrolment for your study programme, we need the following documents:
Your signed study contract (by mail or e-mail)
Notarised Copy of your university entrance qualification by mail:
A-levels or vocational diploma, master craftsman’s diploma, advanced further training, certificate of professional training including proof of required work experience. You can find all information on the certification of documents here.CV mentioning your education, previous studies and work experience
Registration of your studies with your health insurance company*
Copy of your official photo I.D.
Where required, proof of your language skills (must not be older than two years)
*For this, you have to notify your health insurance company of starting your studies as soon as possible so they can register you with us.
You can try out your study programme for one month – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.
Your admission to the Master's and MBA programme
To start your master's study programme with us, you need to have completed an undergraduate degree – for example, a bachelor's degree or "Diplom". For foreign documents, we also require a translation into German or English. Special admission requirements also apply to some master's programmes.
Please note that some study programmes have separate admission requirements (e.g. first degree with a degree-specific focus, required work experience, proof of English, previous knowledge in certain subject areas). You can find the latest information on our website under the tab "Admission" for the degree programme of your choice.
Master's study programmes
Your checklist to get started on your Master’s programme
To complete enrolment for your study programme, we need the following documents:
Your signed study contract (by post or e-mail)
An officially certified copy of the certificate of your first degree with proof of the number of ECTS credits by post. You can find all information on the certification of documents here.
A curriculum vitae in table form with details of education, studies and work experience
Proof of health insurance no older than three months
A copy of your official photo ID
Proof of your language skills (not older than two years) if applicable
Master's programmes with entrance examination
For a number of 120 ECTS Master's programmes*, you need a Bachelor's degree with a specific focus. If you do not have this qualification, you still have the possibility of gaining admission via a Master's entrance examination.
*You can find out which Master's programmes this regulation applies to on the page of your degree programme under "Admission".
Your Master’s entrance examination: a 3-step guide
1. Enrol online
2. Complete application
3. Take the Master's entrance examination
You can take your master's entrance exam by successfully completing two specific modules from your curriculum within a maximum of 12 months from the start date. The completed modules will be fully credited to you. Let's get started!
You can take a Master's entrance examination in these subject areas.
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Find out more about your study programme and IU Copilot School featuring Microsoft by IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) in your personal brochure.
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Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
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Our student advisory service will help you if you have questions about your choice of degree programme, the right time model or your financing options, for example.
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