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Our advisory board consists of distinguished figures from the business and science communities. It frequently advises the university’s leadership on fundamental questions regarding research and education.

Thanks to the close relationship between IU and the board, we can guarantee that what we teach is consistently oriented toward fulfilling industry needs.

With the help of our advisory board, we can ensure that we’re developing study programmes that equip graduates with skills that are needed by companies around the world.

Jimmy Wales

Founder Wikipedia
International | NGO

Frank Waise

Ex CEO of German Federal Employment Agency
NGO | Public Administration

Lucy Stonehill

Founder & CEOBridgeU
Digital Business | Education

Raffaela Rein

Founder Career Foundry
Digital Business | Education

Tobias Bonhoeffer

Director Max-Planck-Institut für Neurobiologie
Science | NGO

Karina Montilla Edmonds

SVP, Head of Academies & University Alliances SAP
Tech | International

Kamissa Camara

Ex Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ex Minister of Digital Economy and Planning of Rep. of Mali
Politics | Digital

“Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.”

William Cowper's poem, “The Task” (1785)

At IU, we believe strongly in equal opportunity for all. The concept of diversity and gender equality is and has always been a core pillar of the organisation and shapes our working and studying culture.

Aside from increasing the number of female students, professors, and lecturers, we do our best to adapt our study options to meet our students’ needs, especially those with disabilities or from under-represented groups – so you can complete your degree without worries.

Need help? Simply reach out to our Student Office Team or our Examination Office Team for assistance.

What drives us, is what drives you: We design our programmes to be as flexible and innovative as possible — without sacrificing quality.

As a pioneer of digitalisation in vocational learning and personal development, we sustainably, efficiently and measurably improve learning outcomes compared to all our competitors and distinguish ourselves with application-oriented research.

We combine our specialist expertise and focus on providing excellent student services, subject-specific knowledge, and transferable skills to prepare our graduates for the international business world.