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Tuition-Free Online Degrees at IU International University of Applied Sciences
Our historic academic mission: high-calibre higher education accessible to all qualified scholars globally without tuition fees. Build prerequisites in the Academy, then matriculate into accredited degree programmes.
100% tuition-free online on All Published Online Degree Pathways
Every online degree is tuition-free. Teaching, course materials, and virtual assessments carry €0 tuition.
Higher education has historically excluded talented students through exorbitant tuition models. At IU International University of Applied Sciences, we operate an honest, cost-recovery institutional structure. Students enrolled in our online degree programmes pay £0 / $0 in recurring tuition fees.
Cost Transparency
No Hidden Fees
- ✓Online Course Tuition: £0 / $0 (Free)
- ✓Academy Courses & Certs: 100% Free
- ✓Digital Textbooks & LMS: Included Free
- ▪Nominal Fee: Standard one-off application processing & terminal examination assessment.
IU Accredited Online Degree Portfolio
Explore degree programmes offered with full tuition waivers for qualified online learners.
IU Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Comprehensive executive leadership, strategic financial modeling, global operations, and data-driven corporate governance.
Duration: 18 Months (Self-Paced)
Credits: 120 ECTS / 36 US Credits
Residential Campus Tuition: Published Campus Fee
Digital Pathway: 100% Tuition-Free (£0 / $0)
Target Career Outcomes:
MSc in Computer Science & Applied Data Intelligence
Algorithmic design, neural network architectures, distributed cloud computing, and cybersecurity risk governance.
Duration: 24 Months
Credits: 120 ECTS
Residential Campus Tuition: Published Campus Fee
Digital Pathway: 100% Tuition-Free (£0 / $0)
Target Career Outcomes:
How Academy Open Courses Unlock Degree Admissions
Enrol in Academy
Take foundational courses aligned with your intended degree (e.g. MBA Prep or AI Engineering) free of charge.
Pass Capstone
Achieve 70%+ on the proctored capstone exam to prove subject mastery and academic analytical capability.
Submit Dossier
Attach your verified Academy certificate IDs to your university degree application form.
Tuition-Free Degree
Matriculate into the full accredited degree with prerequisite waivers and complete tuition exemption.
Academy Open Courses vs. Full Degree Programme
| Feature | Academy Open Courses | Full University Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Cost | 100% Free (£0 / $0) | 100% Tuition-Free (£0 / $0 Online) |
| Admission Prerequisites | Open to all global learners (No requirements) | Formal application & academic evaluation |
| Credential Awarded | Continuing Education Certificate with QR code | Accredited Bachelor's, Master's, or MBA Degree |
| Faculty Interaction | Self-paced reading & automated capstones | Professor mentorship, thesis supervision, LMS |
| Official Transcript | Certificate verification record | Full Academic Degree Transcript & Diploma |
Next step · Full degree
Apply for a free online degree
Academy courses are free open learning. When you are ready, apply for a full IU degree — 100% tuition-free online. Online tuition is free. All examinations (online and campus) are 100% free with no examination fees. Campus tuition is published separately.
Academy certificates demonstrate completion of open courses. They are not academic credit toward a degree transcript — they build skills and momentum before you apply.