# IU Internationale Hochschule (IU International University of Applied Sciences)

> private · Erfurt · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €9744 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | rolling | No fixed deadline — rolling admissions year-round. Visa applicants (Cologne campus only): apply 8–12 weeks before intended start. Berlin campus suspended for new international intake in 2026 — all international degree students directed to Cologne. Online/hybrid programmes are not visa-eligible |
| SoSe | rolling | Same rolling model. Recommended submission by Jan 31 for SoSe visa buffer |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Erfurt
- **Region:** Thüringen
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** it, business, hospitality, economics
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.iu.org
- **Address:** Juri-Gagarin-Ring 152, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Erfurt is a hidden gem—historic city in Thuringia with authentic medieval charm, low cost of living, and a tight-knit student community. It's far less touristy than Berlin or Munich, but the culture is real: old town squares, student bars, and genuine local life. Budget here stretches further than Western Germany.

## Strengths

- At €9,744/year tuition is competitive among private German universities, which often charge €15,000–20,000 or more.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum makes entry accessible for CIS students without advanced English scores.
- Programmes span IT, business, economics, and hospitality — all high-demand fields in Germany's service and digital economy.
- A German degree carries EU-wide recognition, and graduates access an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, supporting living costs while studying.
- Erfurt, Thüringen's capital, offers a lower cost of living than Munich or Frankfurt, easing the financial pressure of private tuition.

## Watch out for

- IU is a private university: in Germany public universities charge little or no tuition for non-EU students (except Baden-Württemberg), so €9,744/year is high by local standards.
- Before enrolment Germany requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for one year — funds must be locked and inaccessible on arrival.
- Daily life in Germany and many administrative processes are conducted in German; limited German proficiency creates real practical barriers outside the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or preparatory year before the degree (foundation year) before bachelor admission.
- Erfurt is a mid-size city with a limited local job market; internship and graduate placement options are narrower than in Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €393–460
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Erfurt
- **Notes:** No own dormitories. University directs students to partner referrals and WG-Gesucht. Cologne WGs ~€400–600/month. Berlin private student residences (The Fizz, Neon Wood etc.) €800–1,100/month — plan for Cologne if budget-sensitive

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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