Introduction
Your degree, your way: 
We design our programmes and courses to be as flexible and innovative as possible—without sacrificing quality. We deliver specialist expertise and innovative learning materials as well as focusing on excellent student services and professional advice. Our programmes are characterised by the effective transfer of subject-specific knowledge and soft skills in order to prepare graduates for the international business world. Our distance learning materials allow you to gain an accredited degree from wherever you are and work around your job or personal commitments.
Why IU?
#1 University in Europe: Join Europe’s largest private university with more than 75,000 students
Digital, Flexible, 100% online: We offer outstanding, innovative digital learning materials and a great online environment for success in your studies wherever you are with online exams 24/7.
Fully Accredited Degree: All our degrees benefit from German state accreditation and are internationally recognized in major jurisdictions such as the EU, US and UK
Study at a 5-star rated University from QS: IU is the first German university that achieved a 5-star rating for Online Learning from QS
International Focus, Practical Orientation: We focus on practical training and an international outlook which gives IU graduates a decisive advantage: 94% of our graduates have a job within six months of graduation and, after an average of two years on the job, 80% move into management. Plus, we work closely with big companies such as Lufthansa, Sixt, and EY to give you great opportunities and insights.
Scholarships available: Depending on your situation, motivation, and background, we offer scholarships that can reduce your tuition fees by up to 80%.
About The Programme
Industrial engineering has entered a revolutionary new phase with smart technologies increasingly used in manufacturing plants and supply chains across the globe. The demand for qualified engineers who are specialised in “Industry 4.0” and related fields is enormous.
The IU Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Management prepares you with a combination of relevant business studies, expert knowledge of industrial engineering, and IT expertise that will allow you to understand and optimise processes for industrial companies everywhere. You’ll get to know features and applications for smart devices, smart technologies, and smart mobility—understanding how to use them to create, innovate, and disrupt certain industries. You’ll become experienced with digital twins and similar technologies and be able to apply theoretical knowledge with the help of experimental kits and digital modelling in our virtual environment. After graduating, you’ll enter positions at the heart of digitisation and at the interface of many different industries.
A short overview of your study
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Credits: 180 ECTS
Start of study: Anytime (no fixed start date or enrolment deadlines)Study duration: Standard period of study: 36 months. Different time models possible
Study model: Online study including online exams 24/7
Fees: 583 euros per month for full-time study (scholarships available)
