Become an academic – with your online study programme in Austria
Studying online at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) means choosing a study concept that gives you freedom – the freedom to make your dream of growth come true without compromise . There’s no need to move or make your life fit predetermined structures.
We really want to get you ahead – no matter whether you live in the countryside or in the middle of the city, whether you’re working or travelling, taking care of a family or focusing on yourself. Our online study programme is an academic education that is state-approved and accessible from anywhere. For you and your goals.
6 reasons for choosing our online study programmes in Austria
State-approved
Innovative study concept
Flexible time models
Study without your Matura
Austrian study contents
Save time & money
Take your exams online or on location
You can take your exams online 24/7 or choose the more traditional route and sit your exams on location at a nearby testing centre.
Our austrian presential exam centresStart your online study programme – with or without your Matura
Master’s for people with professional experience
Don’t have a bachelor’s degree, but do have many years of experience as a manager or expert? This is your chance to get a master’s degree – even without an undergraduate degree.
Is your online degree recognised in Austria?
Lina – student of psychology (B.Sc.) in Austria
“My studies are flexible, I get to study at my own pace and according to my own needs. With my degree from IU, I can do a postgraduate degree in Austria and complete my preparatory course, the so-called Propädeutikum.”
Invest in your future
Getting a degree is worth it – professionally, personally and financially. So you can find your way, we have collected some financial tips for students in Austria:
Employer support: By filling in this form for cost absorption, your employer can contribute to paying for your tuition fees.
Educational leave: If you are on educational leave, you may qualify for further training benefits. Find out more here.
Educational part-time: Also referred to as “Bildungsteilzeit”. In this model, you reduce your working hours and receive wage-replacement benefits instead. Find out more here.
Tax deductability: If you are employed, you can get back part of your tuition fees by declaring them on your tax return.
IU scholarship: Each month, we hand out four 50% scholarships. Take your shot and apply for one of our scholarships for people with disabilities, women in tech, single parents or career changers.
Recognition of previous achievements: Have you studied, completed training, or gained professional experience? You can get those previous achievements recognised towards your studies. This way, you can shorten your study time and save 30 euros per recognised ECTS credit.
A student loan might be just what you need to make your distance learning programme possible: More information on this topic can be found here (information in German).
Perfectly prepared for the Austrian job market
In some study programmes, we offer courses that specifically prepare you for the Austrian job market*. These are only offered in German and include:
Einführung in das österreichische Privatrecht
Das österreichische Unternehmensgesetzbuch
Das österreichische Unternehmensrecht
Buchhaltung und Bilanzierung in Österreich
Unternehmenssteuern und -abgaben in Österreich
* You can check the module handbook to see whether your preferred study programme includes these courses. If it doesn’t, you can complete them as extracurricular courses.
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