IU vs Euro-FH
Two distance-learning universities side by side, by the same criteria and with the same primary sources, so you can see where they really differ.
IU or Euro-FH: which one suits whom?
Both sit at the top of the price scale, with entry rates of around 259 euros per month. IU has the broader range of subjects and online exams around the clock. Euro-FH concentrates on business, psychology and education.
Subject information refers to the focus areas recorded in this portal, not to the complete programme catalogue. Which university suits your situation depends on prior education, available time and goal.
IU and Euro-FH in detail
The same criteria for both, every entry sourced. The information provided by the university is binding.
| Criterion | IU | Euro-FH |
|---|---|---|
| Country | DE | DE |
| Operator | private | private (Klett Group) |
| Location | Erfurt | Hamburg |
| Founded | 1998 | 2003 |
| Format | online, Blended Learning | online |
| Start of studies | any time | any time |
| Without Abitur | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition | State-recognised (since 1999), Bologna-compliant | State-recognised (since 2003, Hamburg), Bologna-compliant |
| Price level | ||
| Price example | from approx. EUR 259/month (Bachelor) | approx. EUR 13,400 to 20,650 total (Bachelor) |
What the table does not show
Exams. At IU: Flexible online exams around the clock with proctoring; on-site exams at locations possible. At Euro-FH: Exams at examination centres across Germany or as online exams; rolling enrolment.
Accreditation. IU is institutionally accredited via German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) (2009, re-accredited 2021), with programme accreditation via System-accredited by FIBAA (since 2018). Euro-FH is institutionally accredited via German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) (institutionally accredited), with programme accreditation via FIBAA (programme accreditation).
Subjects. Both offer Business Administration, Psychology, Management. Only IU additionally offers Computer Science, Health, Social Work, Technology, Marketing, Business Informatics. Only Euro-FH additionally offers Business Psychology, Education, Social Affairs.