IU International University of Applied Sciences

Overview

Quick answer: IU International University of Applied Sciences is a private university in Erfurt (and other cities, online), Germany, offering bachelor's, master's programmes. Indicative international tuition is EUR 6,000 to EUR 12,000 a year; many postgraduate programmes ask for IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Private university of applied sciences; check accreditation and visa suitability (on-campus vs online).

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Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for Germany is in our Germany guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

• Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
• SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
• English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
• Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
• Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
• Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
• Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Student visa for Germany

Most public universities charge no tuition, only a semester contribution. Students need a blocked account or other proof of funds for the national visa from the German Embassy Dhaka.

1. Find programmes on DAAD and university sites.
2. Apply directly or via uni-assist.
3. Receive admission and open a blocked account.
4. Book the German Embassy Dhaka appointment and apply for the national visa.

Full Germany guide

Scholarships to look at

• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (PhD)
• DAAD Scholarships (Master's, PhD)
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Master's)

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• IU International University of Applied Sciences (official website)
• German Embassy Dhaka
• DAAD
• uni-assist

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.