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Known for world-class education by highly
qualified staff and several academic courses
for students to choose from, Germany is the
place to be now. The icing on the cake is that there are
endless employment opportunities globally after
completing education in Germany.
While many educational institutions advocate
education for all, few travel that extra mile to deliver
what they preach. One such institution is IU
International University of Applied Sciences.
From an on-campus University with five courses to a
global name with more than 200 courses, IU
International University of Applied Sciences has
achieved admirable milestones in just over two
decades.
Firm believers in education for all, the University has
manifested its vision in a brief period. It provides
THE PARADISE
OF QUALITY
EDUCATION

5. education to students anytime, anywhere with multiple
study options – online, offline, and hybrid.
If you want to experience the unique culture of
Germany besides getting a quality education, you can
choose to study on campus.
In recent times, IU International University has been
attracting many students from abroad. Higher
education in Germany is world-class, and those
seeking a degree from IU International University
have a high employability rate.
Germany has an ancient and rich history that is an
amalgamation of the modern and the classics. The
liveliness of the country, the urban lifestyle and the
countryside will catch your fancy. No wonder then
that the country is one of the world’s top destinations
for international students. IU International University
is among the most sought-after education destinations
for students across the globe.
Like many other universities in Germany, IU
International University charges low tuition fees or no
tuition fees. This is the biggest advantage of studying
in a country that values higher education while
realising that it may not be affordable for all. Germany
is the only country whose public universities charge
no tuition fees from international students and impart
quality education as well.
In this edition of The Knowledge Review, Best
Performing University in Germany, we have featured
IU International University of Applied Sciences that
has chalked out a different path altogether in the
education domain. We are sure you will agree with us
as you turn the pages of this edition to read about the
extraordinary journey of this University in a short
period.
Happy reading T R
Sumita Sarkar
sumita@theknowledgereview.com

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Perks of German Education
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5 Proven Ways to Create
Engaging Online Courses
Make Learning Fun!

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12. Germany is often regarded as one of the top study
destinations in the world and considered as one
of the top providers of education. A leader in
innovation, business and engineering, the career
prospectus with a German degree is diverse and far
reaching.
Erfurt is a city in the central German state of Thuringia.
At the heart of this city, lies the headquarters of one of
the top universities of Germany which provides online
and on-campus degrees and certifications for a multitude
of fields, and has rightfully earned the position of being
one of the global top leading providers for higher
education. It is the IU International University of
Applied Sciences.
IU International University of Applied Sciences was
established in 2000 as a full-time, on-campus university
with five programs taught exclusively in English. Today,
the university prepares over 70,000 students in various
study models for a successful career start.
IU International University of Applied Sciences has been
around for more than 20 years. It is now the largest
private university in Germany.
IU International University of Applied Sciences offers
more than 200 Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA programs
across the various models (distance, dual, on campus,
continuing education, corporate training, and more).
There are 28 campus and dual studies locations in
Germany and Austria. Distance learning students can
take exams online from any place in the world or
alternatively at one of over 130 Goethe Institute
locations globally.
These various Bachelor’s, Master’s and MBA programs
are state accredited and recognised all across the globe.

13. Vision:
Everybody can access education to grow. IU International University of Applied Sciences provides equal education
opportunities for people around the globe, in all kinds of situations, in all stages of life, with and without previous
academic credentials: full or part-time, single parents, unemployed, disabled, seniors, competitive athletes, etc.
IU International University of Applied Sciences prides itself on offering affordable quality education tailored to its
students’ individual needs.
Mission:
Empower people to succeed in a digital world with the most customer centric education approach.
Innovative Pedagogy
IU International University of Applied Sciences’ distance
study, full or part time study programs offer individual
solutions and full flexibility while always maintaining a
close network of support. Innovative study and media
tools help students to reach their goals. Benefits include:
Ÿ Blended learning: an efficient mix of online learning
tools and in-person interaction/attendance
Ÿ Large team of study coaches and tutors for
targeted, effective study
Ÿ ‘myCampus’ innovative study app and platform
with the largest online library (including unlimited
access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video
tutorials)
Ÿ Interactive learning sprints to achieve study
objectives faster
Ÿ Taking exams at any time online – or in the
traditional way at one of over 40 exam centres in
Germany, or at one of over 130 Goethe Institutes
worldwide
Ÿ Comprehensive scholarship programme: e. g.
Women in Tech scholarships or scholarships for
students from developing countries
Ÿ International study tours at renowned universities
across the globe – including virtual tours
Ÿ Extensive network of partners: 6,000 companies in
commerce, tourism, health, industry and institutions
Ÿ Free career coaching – with experienced trainers for
personal development
Apart from this, the university provides individual study
counselling and career coaching sessions. The live chat
in WhatsApp is only one of the many ways the students
can reach their study coaches.
At IU International University of Applied Sciences, they
have podcasts, videos, study guides and lectures both
online and in-person. The professors are present for you
all throughout their programs/courses, even if you live at
the other side of the world.
At IU International University of Applied Sciences, they
place a lot of importance on particular skills. Which is
why all of their professors have at least 5 years of
industry experience.
IU International University Of Applied Sciences
On Offering
Prides Itself Affordable
Quality Education Tailored To Its
Students’ Individual Needs.
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14. Preparing Students for the Future
When asked about how IU International University of
Applied Sciences prepares its students for their future
participation in the world, the Alumni Manager of IU
International University of Applied Sciences, Bianca
Sammer, replied:
“In cooperation with Jobteaser, IU International
University of Applied Sciences has founded a job portal
supporting students and graduates regarding the job
search and the entry into the workforce. Students and
alumni can find suitable job and internship-offers
according to their individual search criteria such as
industry, work experience, mode of employment or
occupational field. They can also upload their CV and
make direct contact with recruiters. Additionally,
students can make use of one-on-one coaching and
counselling sessions concerning study and career
questions within the IU International University of
Applied Sciences Study Coaching framework.”
Many of IU International University of Applied
Sciences’ alumni are placed around the world in top
companies like Accenture, Lufthansa, Facebook and
McKinsey.
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY AND
SELF-DETERMINATION
Prof. Dr. Holger Sommerfeldt, Rector at IU
International University of Applied Sciences, said: “We
help our students achieve their educational goals:
whether they are based in a remote location or a large
city; whether they have a job or a family to take care of;
whether they have disabilities or not, and even if they are
always on the road like a professional athlete. We strive
to offer our students as much flexibility as possible in
order to suit their needs – they can study any time, any
place and wherever they are at in life.”
The University offers a variety of
of Applied Sciences
programs, namely - distance learning, part-time studies,
work-study programmes, virtual campus or on-campus
studies, even a combination of online and in-classroom
lectures is offered. The University of Applied Sciences
supports its students individually, personally and exactly
when it is needed. With innovative studying apps,
interactive learning sprints, exams on demand and a
flexible study start, IU International University of
Applied Sciences makes education accessible for all and
facilitates studying in a self-determined and flexible way
that is unique in the education landscape.
We Strive To Offer Our
As Much
Students
As Possible
Flexibility
In Order To Suit Their
Needs – They Can Study
Any Time, Any Place
And They
Wherever
Are At In Life.
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15. Ÿ QS (Quacquarelli Symonds University Rankings) 5 Star rating with 99/100
point as first and only University in Germany
Ÿ Top Distance University Award 2021 – FernstudiumCheck.de
nd
Ÿ Excellent Provider 2021 (4,6/5) – 2 place Fernstudium Direkt
Most
Notable
Awards

16. At IU International University of Applied Sciences, the
distance programs are delivered 100% online. In
addition, study models with in-classroom lectures can be
moved to its virtual campus within a few hours. This has
worked really well for the staff and the students
throughout the Covid-lockdown periods.
Aspiring to New
Standards of Education
Our Goal Is To Become
Europe’s Biggest And
Most Customer Centric
Education Provider.
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remarked Dr. Sven Schütt,
CEO IU International University of Applied Sciences
Alumni Testimonials
“The great flexibility of the program at IU International
University of Applied Sciences is super helpful as is the
very well-produced study material, with which one can
independently learn and understand the subject matter –
and of course the fast response times from
administration and lecturers, if there is a question after
all. All that gives you the best conditions to successfully
complete your studies – even with a job and kids.”
- Daniela, Personnel Management at BMW – Alumna
Bachelor Commercial Law
“As a mother of two, it was very important to me to stay
in my old job and enjoy financial stability while being
able to further qualify for my dream career. The IU
International University of Applied Sciences distance
studies made that possible. In addition, the flexible study
model at IU International University of Applied Sciences
helped me to manage everything – I could write
assignments and take exams when everyone at home was
asleep. I have learned to work on my own responsibility
and to manage my resources. That is the reason I would
recommend studying at IU International University of
Applied Sciences: Hardly any other university offers this
kind of flexibility.”
- Abena, Social Worker - Alumna Bachelor Social Work

17. IU International University
Of Applied Sciences
Provides Equal Education
Opportunities For People
Around The Globe,
In All Kinds Of Situations,
In All Stages Of Life,
With And Without Previous
Academic Credentials.
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18. is recognized as
Sumita Sarkar
Editor-in-Chief
by The Knowledge Review for offering equal
educational opportunities to everyone around the
globe while allowing them to thrive in their careers
IU International
UniversityofApplied
Sciences
Best Performing
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20. Keeping learners engaged
throughout your online
courses can be pretty
challenging. Some may have difficulty
concentrating, some may be terrible at
time management, while others may be
too laid-back because no one’s looking
over their shoulder. In any case, all
they need is a bit of motivation.
Otherwise, they might fall behind, lose
confidence, and drop out of your
course.
So, go ahead and utilize a reliable
online course maker, follow proven
instructional strategies, and apply the
following tips for creating engaging
online courses:
1. Keep the Learning Modules Short
and Sweet
You may have noticed that most
learners (both students and employees)
have a short attention span.
Bombarding them with too much
information over a one-hour session,
for instance, may not lead to high
knowledge retention. Their
concentration might drop at some
point, making them retain barely
anything you’ve tought.
That’s why you should keep the
learning modules short. Between 15-20
minutes is ideal. It should be enough to
explain most of your points, while
some might require even less time.
When it comes to more complex
concepts, break them up into bite-sized
chunks, so your learners can absorb all
the information effectively.
2. Use Multimedia to Accommodate
Different Learning Styles
Some people are visual learners, while
others prefer auditory learning. Some
learners prefer reading texts and might
even absorb them better by writing
down the most crucial lesson
highlights.
That means you need to create online
course materials that your learners can
read, listen to, and watch. If your
online courses are entirely video based,
you may lose some learners along the
way.
It’s the same with other types of
content. Overusing them may not be
favourable for your learners’
engagement and overall performance.
So, combine text with audio and video
content. Again, keep them short, and
make sure they’re of high quality.
Now, you don’t need a professional
videographer to create online videos.
You can use your computer, laptop, or
even your smartphone camera to
record yourself speaking directly to
your learners. This way, you’ll connect
with them visually and keep them
engaged.
3. Create a Variety of Instructional
Tasks
This goes hand-in-hand with
accommodating different learning
styles. You need various instructional
tasks that include multiple modes of
learning so that all of your learners
stay engaged.
Some of the most effective
instructional tasks in online courses
include:
Ÿ Prior-knowledge assessment -
When you determine each learner’s
knowledge level before starting a
course, you’ll challenge them
appropriately throughout it. You
can create a quiz with open-ended
questions, a poll with real-time
responses, or ask questions to
groups in breakout rooms. Then,
you can direct your learners to
proper resources.
Ÿ Lectures - These can be your
textual, audio, and video lessons,
presentations, lecture notes, and
other educational resources.
Ÿ Practice assessment - Whether you
create quizzes, tests, or any other
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form of practice assessment,
provide them after every module.
Ÿ Discussion boards - They’re
essential for collaborative learning,
which can boost motivation and
engagement among learners.
Ÿ Graded assessments - Again, you
can use quizzes, tests, surveys, or
other assignments to assess your
learners’ knowledge.
Ÿ Reflection activities - These can be
vital for ensuring that the learners
have retained everything from the
course. You can use thought-
providing questions, self-
assessments, peer assessments,
group collaboration projects, and
more.
4. Gamify Your Courses
Implementing game-like elements into
your online courses is one of the best
ways to supercharge engagement and
knowledge retention. Points, levels,
badges, leader boards, and other game
mechanics can make your learners feel
as if they are playing a game. They’ll
have a clear overview of their
achievements and goals, and they’ll
keep pushing harder to complete new
levels and reach the finish line.
Few things can boost someone’s
motivation, like a healthy competition,
which is what gamification inspires.
So, make sure your chosen online
course maker supports gamification
features. By gamifying your online
courses, you’ll make learning fun and
interactive, enhance the learning
experience, and ensure your learners
soak up all the knowledge.
5. Include Multiple Interactive
Elements
Gamification will already make your
courses interactive, but why stop there?
As mentioned above, you can use
quizzes, surveys, and polls to evaluate
your learners’ knowledge. You can
create interactive videos, infographics,
charts, graphs, mind maps, and more.
The more interactive content you
include, the more engaging your
courses will be.
Discussion boards, forums, breakout
rooms, or any other kind of online
learner portal can be excellent for
encouraging interactions and
collaboration as well.
Start Creating Engaging Online
Courses!
Creating online course materials
takes time and effort, even with the
best online course maker. But when
you know your learners’ knowledge
levels, challenges, needs, and
learning styles, you can create
excellent online courses with ease.
Follow these tips to make your
online courses engaging, and you’ll
inspire and motivate learners for
many years to come.
Kamy Anderson
Market Researcher & Technical Writer,
EdTech Enthusiast
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22. BENEFITS/REWARDS OF STUDYING IN GERMANY
GERMAN
EDUCATION
The importance of higher education and the
weightage of how important role it plays in society
is hard to express. We compete with many to win
the seat in our favourite institutes to pursue our graduation.
But there are many other factors that stop us from reaching
to the seats in college even after giving the most excellent
performance in academics. One of them is financial issues.
The fact that tuition fees are constantly increasing in
numerous countries and discouraging many intelligent
students to pursue their higher education is well known.
Several students need basic support, solution, and
encouragement towards completing their education
nowadays. Germany is the best stop for them.
In Germany, students receive a number of benefits and
assistance so that they can complete their education without
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