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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. Prepare in the Academy, then apply for a full degree programme.

The Institutional Guarantee

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 no recurring tuition fees.

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Cost Transparency

No Hidden Fees

  • ✓Online Course Tuition: Tuition-free
  • ✓Academy Courses & Certs: 100% Free
  • ✓Digital Textbooks & LMS: Included Free
  • ▪Nominal Fee: Standard one-off application processing & terminal examination assessment.
Academic Degrees

IU Online Degree Portfolio

Explore degree programmes you can study online without tuition fees.

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Faculty of Business & Management100% Tuition-Free (£0 / $0)

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

Target Career Outcomes:

Chief Executive OfficerOperations DirectorSenior Consultant
School of Computing & Engineering100% Tuition-Free (£0 / $0)

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

Target Career Outcomes:

Lead Data EngineerMachine Learning SpecialistSystems Architect
The Admissions Pipeline

How Academy Open Courses Unlock Degree Admissions

01

Enrol in Academy

Take foundational courses aligned with your intended degree (e.g. MBA Prep or AI Engineering) free of charge.

02

Pass Capstone

Achieve 70%+ on the proctored capstone exam to prove subject mastery and academic analytical capability.

03

Submit Dossier

Attach your verified Academy certificate IDs to your university degree application form.

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Tuition-Free Degree

Apply for the full degree. Online study is tuition-free; admission follows the published entry requirements.

Programme Distinction

Academy Open Courses vs. Full Degree Programme

FeatureAcademy Open CoursesFull University Degree
Tuition CostFreeTuition-free online
Admission PrerequisitesOpen to all global learners (No requirements)Formal application & academic evaluation
Credential AwardedContinuing Education Certificate with QR codeBachelor's, Master's, or MBA Degree
Faculty InteractionSelf-paced reading & automated capstonesProfessor mentorship, thesis supervision, LMS
Official TranscriptCertificate verification recordFull 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. Sign in with the same account you use here, then continue. You do not create a second login.