IU University: Study Applied AI Online
IU University: Study Applied AI Online
WELCOME TO IU UNIVERSITY
OF APPLIED SCIENCES,
RANVEER
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03GET TO KNOW IU
– Your Future Starts Now
– Our Accreditation
07YOUR STUDIES
– IU at a Glance
11WHY CHOOSE IU
– Why IU: Flexible and Online
– Online Study Tools
19COSTS AND FINANCING
– On-Campus Studies
– Why IU: Career Success
– Your IU Support – Fees & Funding
22STUDYING WITH IU
– Our Global Reputation
– How to Apply
– Why Germany
20+ years in education
100,000 students
From 153+ countries
YOUR FUTURE
STARTS NOW
You’re BOLD, AMBITIOUS, EAGER. You’re looking for an innovative educational
experience that prepares you for the rapidly evolving and highly competitive
global working landscape. At IU International University of Applied Sciences,
you’re in the right place.
Maybe you’re looking to hone your skills so you can take Our students come from all walks of life and choose to
the next step in your career. Perhaps you want to dis- study at IU for one reason: opportunity. The opportunity
cover a new passion in a different field. Whatever your to build a brighter future for themselves. And our prac-
goals may be, we’re here to help you make it happen. tical, career-relevant degrees will bring great opportuni-
ties for you to succeed in tomorrow’s world.
For over 20 years, IU has been empowering people to
grow through higher education. Today, we are Germany’s Many students are transforming their futures with us.
largest state-accredited private university with a top-tier Now it’s your turn.
online studies format so you can change your life no
matter where you’re located.
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OUR ACCREDITATION
Accredited by the
German Accreditation
Council, FIBAA, EQAR
NUMBERS THAT
MATTER TO YOU
START STUDYING AT IU –
EVEN WITHOUT A HIGH
SCHOOL DIPLOMA
WITH A-LEVELS
IU is the first online university to become an official partner of Cambridge Assessment International Education. With
this partnership, we offer applicants without a high school diploma the chance to earn a diploma equivalent while already
starting their Bachelor’s degree courses.
Unlike other diploma pathway programmes, you won’t have to finish the A-Levels before you start your studies – now, you
can do both.
We’ll provide you with the study materials for the final Cambridge exam you’ll have to pass in order to get your diploma
equivalent and finish your Bachelor’s degree. You’ll have access to all of the degree course materials as well, so you can
work on both things at the same time, at your own pace.
A-LEVELS IN A NUTSHELL
STUDY AT IU 2 STUDY TRACKS
We will provide you with all of the course materials. Depending on the degree you choose, you’ll take
courses in the Tech Track or the Business Track.
RESUME BOOST
Once you pass the exam, you’ll have a high school ONLY PAY FOR THE EXAM
diploma to add to your CV. The Pathway courses and materials are included
in the price of your degree.
BACHELOR ([Link].)
APPLIED ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
Degree Duration
Bachelor of Science ([Link].) Online: 36, 48, or 72 months
On Campus: 36 months
Study start
Start online studies: Anytime Credits
Start (on campus): then 2 times a year; Oct or Apr 180 ECTS credits
Apply Now
Study Content (180 ECTS credits)
PRESENCE MODULE TITLE SEMESTER CREDITS TEST CHOOSE YOUR ELECTIVES
TIMEFRAME (ECTS) TYPE
1 Choose one elective from
Oct/Nov/Dec Artificial Intelligence 5 E “Electives A” list*:
Oct/Nov/Dec Introduction to Academic Work 5 BWB – Augmented, Mixed and Virtual
Oct/Nov/Dec Mathematics: Analysis 5 E Reality
Jan/Feb/Mar Introduction to Programming with Python 5 E – Autonomous Driving
Jan/Feb/Mar Collaborative Work 5 OA – Business Intelligence
Jan/Feb/Mar Statistics – 5 E – Data Analyst
Probability and Descriptive Statistics – Data Engineer
2 – Database Developer
Apr/May Object Oriented and Functional 5 P – Digital Signal Processing and
Programming with Python Sensor Technology
Apr/May Mathematics: Linear Algebra 5 E – Production Engineering,
Apr/May Statistics – Inferential Statistics 5 E Automation and Robotics
Jul/Aug Cloud Programming 5 P
Jul/Aug Machine Learning – Supervised Learning 5 E Choose one elective from
Jul/Aug Machine Learning – Unsupervised Learning 5 WACS “Electives B” list*:
and Feature Engineering – Applied Sales
3 – International Marketing and
Oct/Nov/Dec Cloud Computing 5 E Branding
Oct/Nov/Dec Neural Nets and Deep Learning 5 OA – IT Project and Architecture
Oct/Nov/Dec Data Science Software Engineering 5 E Management
Jan/Feb/Mar Introduction to Computer Vision 5 E – Psychology of Human Computer
Jan/Feb/Mar Project: Computer Vision 5 WAPR Interaction
Jan/Feb/Mar Introduction to Reinforcement Learning 5 E – Supply Chain Management
4
Apr/May Introduction to NLP 5 E Choose one elective from
Apr/May Project: NLP 5 WAPR “Electives C” list*:
Apr/May Agile Project Management 5 WAPR – Applied Sales
Jul/Aug Introduction to Data Protection and IT Security 5 E – Augmented, Mixed and Virtual
Jul/Aug User Experience 5 E Reality
Jul/Aug UX-Project OR Project: Edge AI 5 WAPR – Autonomous Driving
5 – Business Intelligence
Oct/Nov/Dec Introduction to Robotics 5 E/WAWA – Career Development
Oct/Nov/Dec Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making 5 WACS – Data Analyst
Online Electives A 10 – Data Engineer
Jan/Feb/Mar Seminar: Ethical Considerations in Data Science 5 WARE – Database Developer
Online Electives B 10 – Digital Signal Processing and
6 Sensor Technology
Apr/May Project: From Model to Production 10 – Financial Services Management
Online Electives C 10 – Foreign Language French
Online Bachelor Thesis & Colloquium 10 WABT & PC – Foreign Language German
– Foreign Language Italian
– Foreign Language Spanish
– International Marketing and
Branding
– Internship**
– IT Project and Architecture
Management
– Production Engineering,
Automation and Robotics
– Studium Generale
– Supply Chain Management
– et al.
AWB = Advanced Workbook, BWB = Basic Workbook, BG = Business Game CWB = Creative Workbook, OA = Oral Assignment, CS = Case Study, *Each elective module can only be chosen once.
WA = Written Assignment, E = Exam, E/OA = Exam or Oral Assignment, E/CS = Exam or Case Study, E/WA = Exam or Written Assignment, E/AWB = Exam **Only available for on campus study programmes.
or Advanced Workbook, ME = Module Exam, PO = Portfolio, PP = Proof of Participation, PR = Project Report, OPR = Oral Project Report, RE = Research
Essay, T = Thesis, CO = Colloquium
ELECTIVES CAREER OUTLOOK
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, As an expert in Artificial Intelligence, you can expect fan-
AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS tastic career opportunities across a wide range of indus-
This elective presents all of the mathematical and elec- tries. By acquiring a necessary professional skill, that will
tronics basics you need to have in order to understand how be in high demand around the world in the foreseeable
industrial robotics is done. Learn what measurements and future, you’ll position yourself at a wonderful starting point
regulations, control system technologies and circuit and for not only developing an exciting career, but also enjoying
control elements are necessary for automation manufactur- lucrative opportunities.
ing. By the end of this specialisation, you’ll be able to plan a Thanks to our multidisciplinary approach in this study
robotic industrial arm and calculate its movement capacity. programme, your skills will be easily implemented in any
Furthermore, you’ll explore the increasingly popular field industry that utilises AI. Choose the specialisations that
of cyber-physical systems. best suit your interests, and prepare yourself to jump right
into the field of your choice, be it autonomous vehicles,
AUTONOMOUS DRIVING Virtual & Augmented Reality as well as Data Protection and
Get to know the basic concepts behind the architecture of Analytics or smart homes.
self-driving vehicles. Explore the hardware and software
behind autonomous driving, and the complex sensor
solutions required for vehicles to process the space around
them. This module will give you a well-rounded under-
standing of how motion control technology is designed
and utilised, and the ways in which autonomous vehicles
communicate with their surroundings. In addition, the ethi-
cal, social and design questions surrounding autonomous
vehicle planning will be presented.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Start in our Scholarship Programme as a participant with immediate Work independently with
access to 50% of your courses. You can do this by taking our Entrance 4 study scripts
Examination which will be included in your course as part of the Schol-
arship Programme. Once admission and the courses are completed, you
can finish your degree.
Take part in Q&A sessions
Questions? Speak to your study advisor, they will guide your through 5
every step of the process.
*Proof must be provided before the start of the study and must not be older than five years.
I’ve always had a knack and passion for solving chal-
lenges and problems – that’s why I’ve chosen a career “Flexibility is key
for me. I wait for
in project management. I wanted to pursue an MBA
to develop my project management skills and gain
more industry knowledge, but I also wanted to do
no one.”
that without compromising my current job.
SOLVING PROBLEMS
ONE PROJECT AT A TIME
LEARNING ON-THE-GO
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED, ACCESSIBLE ANYTIME – ONLINE AND OFFLINE. You’re no longer restricted to the con-
fines of your home. As long as you’ve got a working internet connection and a digital device (smartphone, tablet, laptop),
you can easily access our state-of-the-art online learning platforms.
ON-CAMPUS OR ONLINE?
WHY NOT BOTH
Like the flexibility of studying online, but still want to experience student life in Germany? Our ON-CAMPUS STUDY MODEL
lets you enjoy a mix of both online and on-campus studies with a great deal of flexibility. This gives you the perfect
opportunity to live in and explore Germany while you earn an accredited degree at one of the country’s leading distance
learning universities.
If you complete your study programme on campus, you can also apply for an 18-month post study visa. This means you
can remain in Germany after graduation and look for a job to kickstart your global career.
STUDY WITH OTHERS 2-4 INTAKES PER YEAR DIGITAL STUDY TOOLS
Attend classroom lectures 2 to 3 Study three modules per intake Have 24/7 online access to interactive
times a week and collaborate in and sit for exams when you’ve scripts, presentations, AI-powered
small learning groups. completed them. teaching, and lecture videos.
Whether you’re looking to benefit from reduced tuition fees, or you still need to wrap things up back at home, you’ll have
the option to join us in Germany only when you’re ready. All you need to do is decide which campus you want to study at:
Berlin or Bad Honnef.
We do not offer on-campus accommodation in Berlin, but our Admissions Team can
share some platforms where you can search for a place in the city.
Student accommodation is available on campus; you can rent a room in one of the
six blocks of modern shared flats and live with other IU students.
WHY IU: CAREER SUCCESS
BE LIMITLESS WITH
A FUTURE-PROOF CAREER
OF OUR GRADUATES MOVE INTO A MANAGEMENT
POSITION WITHIN 2 YEARS
rom the day you start studying at IU, you’re already on your way to success. The flexibility of
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our study programmes let you upgrade even while working. Each lesson will hone your skills and
develop your expertise in the field, so you can already apply them to your existing job.
Career Office
Your journey to career success starts from the day you enrol at IU. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, the IU Career
Office will help you get to where you want to be. We support students with their career development through our career
prep trainings, company networking events, and our online careers platform which gives you access to thousands of
job opportunities and careers advice! All our services are available online, so no matter where you are in the world, we’re
ready to support you in taking that next step in your career.
KNOWLEDGE KNOWS
NO BOUNDARIES
As an Indian who was born and raised across 3 continents, I was importance of proper work-life balance so I can reach my per-
especially drawn to IU’s global network of students from 153+ sonal and professional goals more effectively.
countries and its international faculty. I wanted to expand
my knowledge on finance and management, having worked in When I was invited to give a guest lecture in the IU Corporate Fi-
various finance roles. nance module, I discovered a new passion in sharing knowledge
and expertise to a room of curious minds. Now I’m working
I chose to pursue an MBA at IU because of its practical mod- towards getting a doctorate degree so I can become a professor
ules, competitive tuition fees, and post-study visa option. and pass on my knowledge someday.
Working and studying in Germany has also taught me the
“Being in a class-
room surrounded
by intelligent,
curious, and
Kunal Saigal with IU Professor Dr. Florian Hummel
diverse streams
of thought was
highly rewarding.”
YOUR IU SUPPORT
STUDENT ADVISORS
Finding the right study programme takes time, and sometimes you need someone to point you in the right direction. Good
news: Our Student Advisors are just a phone call or email away. They’ll help you make the best choice for your future,
assist you with financing options, and guide you through the application process.
STUDENT OFFICE
Being a new student can feel a little overwhelming sometimes, so it’s important to have someone by your side, to answer
any questions you might have. That’s where the IU Student Office comes in: to help you with all of the organisational
aspects of your student life. From questions about booking courses to information about changing programmes, they’ll be
your point of contact.
We’ve collaborated with UCLA Extension We’ve partnered with British Columbia Our partnership with the International
so you can study in Los Angeles, California Institute of Technology (BCIT) so you College of Management Sydney (ICMS)
and earn your IU degree plus an addition- can start online with us and finish your lets you start your degree online and com-
al certificate from UCLA studies on campus in Canada. plete it on campus in Australia.
Start online right away Top quality education online and on campus
Ready to explore the world? Check out our full list of partner universities
across the globe and get more information about the IU Study Abroad Alliance.
Learn more
FEES & FUNDING
YOU’RE INVESTING IN
YOUR FUTURE, SO ARE WE
OVER €20 MILLION WORTH OF IU SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE HELPED OUR STUDENTS SUCCEED
You deserve the chance to change your future, regardless of your origin, economic status, or social circumstances. To help
you achieve your dreams without worries, we offer COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS OF 67% to gifted students from all around
the world. Many students have transformed their futures with an IU scholarship. You can too!
✓ Access to the MyCampus platform and the IU Learn App ✓ Access to LinkedIn Learning with over 14,000 courses to
✓ Access to video lectures and interactive books choose from
✓ No extra cost for: registration, acceptance, exam, graduation, ✓ Access to personalized study coaches in 1-on-1 sessions
or textbooks ✓ Free German and English courses
✓ Access to digital library with over 100k titles in English ✓ Career services support for online and on campus students
ONLINE
Bachelor Master MBA
FULL TIME FULL TIME (60 ECTS) FULL TIME (60 ECTS)
from from from
ON-CAMPUS
Bachelor Master MBA
FULL TIME FULL TIME (60 ECTS) FULL TIME (60 ECTS)
from from from
If you are self-financing, you can also opt for our flexible payment plan and pay
monthly to ease your financial stress.
South African students can apply for additional financial aid, study loans or in-
stalment plans from your local funding partners that we’re working closely with,
such as FundiConnect. Simply speak to your Study Advisor for more information.
We’re currently working on expanding our partnerships to help students from
additional countries get access to funding.
OUR GLOBAL REPUTATION
All our programmes are accredited according to high educational standards in Germany and Europe. Employers worldwide
recognise and value your IU degree and education, allowing you to achieve career success no matter where you go.
Memberships
READY TO TRANSFORM
YOUR FUTURE?
APPLY TO IU TODAY
So, you’ve picked your study programme, you’re trusting us with your future,
Apply Now and you’re ready to dive right in. What’s next?
FAQs
WHAT ADMISSION DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO PREPARE? – TOEFL (min. 80 points)
You’ll need to show proof of English language skills (only for on- – IELTS (min. Level 6)
campus studies; online students are exempt), your highest academic – Duolingo English test (min. 95 points)
certificate, and a tabular CV with your professional experience – Cambridge Certificate (min. B grade overall)
(depending on your chosen study programme).
The Duolingo English test is available online
(45–60 mins) and you will receive certified results
WHAT IS PROOF OF ENGLISH SKILLS? within 2 days. Alternatively, you can also enrol in
If you’ve completed previous studies in English, you don’t need to our free online English Courses – simply reach
provide this. Otherwise, you can prove your English proficiency level out to our Study Advisors.
through one of the following:
When I was a child, I would often go to the
pool with my parents and eventually joined
a swim club where my love for swimming
started. At age 7, I started swimming more
professionally and participated in competi-
tions. And after years of hard work, I finally
made it to the German swim team in the
Tokyo Olympics.
OLYMPIAN BY DAY,
IU STUDENT BY NIGHT
“Even though
I study online, MY TOP 3 TIPS FOR DEALING
I am in constant
WITH CHALLENGES:
1 Set clear goals so you know what
you’re working towards.
96,000 vacant positions six months before graduation. This means that you
can remain in the country to search for a job related
in IT sector
to your area of study and potentially secure a long-
term work visa or EU Blue Card.
€45,000
gross annual salary for STEM workers
70,000 non-EU
Blue Card holders added every year
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