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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.

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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.

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 the IU 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.

To complete enrolment for your distance learning, 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.

• If applicable, a structured CV that includes details of your education, academic studies, and professional experience (depending on the university entrance qualification provided and your desired options for the recognition of previous academic achievements).

• Registration of your studies with your health insurance company*

• Copy of your official photo ID
  Important: For data protection reasons, please blacken all information and the photograph, except your given name, surname, date of birth, expiry date, and nationality.

• 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.

To complete your enrolment, we need a certified copy of your university entrance qualification. This video shows you how to obtain this copy.

Tip: You can find detailed information on the requirements of a certified copy and authorised institutions in this document.

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To complete enrolment for your distance learning, we need the following documents:

• Your signed study contract (by post or e-mail)

• 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.

• If applicable, a structured CV that includes details of your education, academic studies, and professional experience (depending on the university entrance qualification provided and your desired options for the recognition of previous academic achievements).

• Proof of health insurance no older than three months

• Copy of your official photo ID
  Important: For data protection reasons, please blacken all information and the photograph, except your given name, surname, date of birth, expiry date, and nationality.

• Proof of your language skills (not older than two years) if applicable

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".

To enter a study programme that requires a Master’s entrance examination, start by applying via our online form.

After completing your online application, you will be able to start at your desired starting date. We will send you an e-mail with the login data for the online campus where you will find all the information on your master’s entrance exam. Please submit your documents as soon as possible. Once we have received all the documents, we will admit you to the exam.

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!

Our student advisory service will help you if you have questions about your choice of degree program, the right time model or your financing options, for example.

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• Information on study content & electives

• Career prospects

• Information on financing options