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IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH, Albert-Proeller-Str. 15-19, 86675 Buchdorf, Germany
In case you have further questions, please contact us via email: [email protected]

Personal data
Salutation First name Last name
Mr. MUHYIDEEN ABDULGANIYU

Address Country
Galadimawa 2 Nigeria

ZIP code City Nationality

800251 Kaduna Nigerian

Date of birth City of birth Country of birth

04.09.1997

Phone number E-mail

+2348164626566 [email protected]

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 Course of studies: (Desired study programme and duration of studies)
Study programme Time model Desired start date
M.Eng. Engineering Management - 60 ECTS - en 12 months
(Full-Time) 01.08.2023

Tuition fees

Tuition fees of the study programme

(12 months) €11,952.00

Graduation fee €0.00

Your discount

Discount code
(67 %) €8,007.84

Fees total €3,944.16

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Payment method Monthly payment

Rate1 €328.68

Graduation fee2 €0.00

1 Prices are subject to change, see costs on www.iu.org

2 The graduation fee is due upon registration for the final examination (colloquium). However, this can be omitted within the scope of discount campaigns (see Terms and Conditions).

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General terms and conditions

1. Conduct of t he st udy prog ramme declaration by IU to this effect, also using the text form. The declaration
must be addressed to [email protected].
1.1. Prog ramme desig nat ion and deg ree
IU International University of Applied Sciences (hereafter: IU) is 1.5. St at us of t he St udent
committed to implementing the distance learning programme as stated
Participants will receive the official registered student status after the
on page 1 in line with the valid study and examination regulations. The
official start of the selected study program. This is once they have
respective valid study and examination regulations of the underlying
successfully completed the required courses of the Scholarship
source study program also apply to participants and thus also to the
programme to an extent of 50 percent of the credit points specified for
periods in which the participant does not yet hold the official student
completion of their chosen Bachelor study programme, as well as have
status. The contract is legally binding once the electronic confirmation of
fulfilled all admission requirements and submitted all necessary
acceptance of IU has been sent. Upon completing the study programme
documentation in accordance with “Regulations for examinations for
succesfully, the student will acquire the academic title dependent on the
access to bachelor's and master's degree programs” (Ordnung für
chosen study programme, in line with the valid study and examination
Prüfungen zum Zugang zu Bachelor- und Masterstudiengängen (OZBM))
regulations. The content of the offered courses, and the respective time-
including the correct documents.
period, correspond to the module handbook, and curriculum, which will
be made available to the student in a suitable form. This contract If required, Master applicants must complete the admission courses
applies for Bachelor and Master programmes. Where necessary, successfully, as is stated in section 1.3 according to the the Regulations
differences in terms of use between Master and Bachelor programmes for examinations for access to bachelor's and master's degree programs
are mentioned. (Ordnung für Prüfungen zum Zugang zu Bachelor- und
Masterstudiengängen (OZBM)) before starting the Scholarship
The IU points out that in the case of newly introduced degree
Programme. Until these requirements are completely fulfilled the
programmes, there may be a restriction regarding the availability of
student will only be registered as a participant and not as an official
study content in higher semesters also in the case of newly introduced
student.
study programmes, the free choice of the sequence of study contents
cannot always be guaranteed. Notwithstanding this, the IU guarantees
that the contents of the respective degree programme can be completed 2. Cont ract Durat ion
within the underlying standard period of study.
2.1. Cont ract Durat ion
1.2. Chang es t o t he course plan The contract has a defined duration, as stated on page 1. The contract
starts on the date stated on page 1 and ends after the duration stated
The IU reserves the right to modify study plans if it is in the best interest on page 1, without any notice of termination.
of the students, and if said modifications are in correspondence with the
educational objectives of the study programme. A student who is unable to provide the documents required to prove
his/her university entrance qualification, or the documents required for
1.3. Admission t o St udies admission to the selected degree programme in accordance with the
Admission Examination Regulations (AZE) in force at the time, in question
For Bachelor Prog rammes: in the required form prior to the commencement of the contract, the
participant is provisionally granted access to the contents of the
(1) Enrolment and admission to studies shall be in accordance with the programme at a charge. The contract period specified on page 1 will not
provisions of the Admission Examination Regulations (AZE), and other be changed by the subsequent submission of the documents.
applicable regulations of the IU, that are in force at the time.
The participant is obliged to submit the documents to the IU by postal
(2) Applicants begin their study programme with the status of mail until the successfully completion of the required courses of the
participant. Applicants shall only become registered students
once they scholarship programme to an extent of 50 percent of the credit points
have successfully completed the required courses of the Scholarship specified for completion of their chosen study programme or until the
programme to an extent of 50 percent of the
credit points specified for end of the extension/pause if the participant has requested an
completion of their chosen Bachelor study programme, as well as have extension/pause of his/her study programme according to section 2.5.
fulfilled all admission
requirements and submitted all necessary
documentation in accordance with “Regulations for examinations for If this is not done in due time or if the participant does not meet the
access to
bachelor's and master's degree programs” (Ordnung für required admission requirements for studies in accordance with the
Prüfungen zum Zugang zu Bachelor- und Masterstudiengängen (OZBM)). provisions of the Admission Examination Regulations (AZE) and other
Examination achievements taken as a participant are fully recognized as applicable regulations of the IU that are in force at the time by then, the
part of the study programme. Upon successful completion
of 50 percent participant cannot be enrolled in the chosen study programme, he/she
of the required courses in the Scholarship programme, the participant will not receive student status and the study contract ends at the end of
has also proven the required English proficiency
to become a registered the scholarship programme or if applicable at the end of the
student. extension/pause according to section 2.5. without any notice of
termination being required.
(3) The provisions of this distance learning contract also apply to
participants even if the term “student" is used.
2.2. Cont ract Ext ension for St udent s Lacking Performance Records
For Mast er Prog rammes: If the student does not acquire all necessary performance records within
the contract duration agreed upon on page 1, the student may request
(1) Enrolment and admission to studies shall be in accordance with the
in text form that the contract be extended, subject to a charge. For the
provisions of the Admission Examination Regulations (AZE), and other
period of the fee-based extension of the contract, course fees must be
applicable regulations of the IU, that are in force at the time.
paid in return for the continuation of use of the equipment and offers
(2) Applicants begin their study programme with the status of from the IU. Details are regulated by a separate agreement to be
participant. Applicants shall only become registered students once they finalized for the contract extension. IU reserves the right to adjust the
have successfully completed the required courses of the Scholarship tuition fees to the current level (to increase or to decrease) in case of an
programme to an extent of 50 percent of the credit points specified for extension following the standard period of study. In the event of the fee-
completion of their chosen Masters study programme, as well as based extension of the duration, the tuition fees that were valid at the
admission courses if applicable in accordance with the General time of commencement of studies are not automatically applied.
Examination Regulations (APO), as well as have fulfilled all admission
The discount related to the tuition fees due to participation in the
requirements and submitted all necessary documentation in accordance
Scholarship programme does not apply to any contract extensions
with “Regulations for examinations for access to bachelor's and master's
beyond the standard period of study regardless of the reason for which
degree programs” (Ordnung für Prüfungen zum Zugang zu Bachelor-
the contract extension occurs.
und Masterstudiengängen (OZBM)). Examination achievements taken as
a participant are fully recognized as part of the study programme. If the student does not submit an application in time, the study contract
will end without any notice of termination and the student will be
(3) The provisions of this distance learning contract also apply to
exmatriculated if the official student status has been acquired by that
participants even if the term “student" is used.
time.

1.4. Minimum Number of St udent s The IU may reject the application for a contract extension in justified
cases.
The IU reserves the right to withdraw from the distance learning contract
by declaration in text form no later than four weeks before the start of
the study programme, or to postpone the start of the study programme, 2.3. Reg ular Terminat ion of Cont ract
if the minimum number of 12 students for the study programme The contract may be terminated with one month’ notice to the end of the
selected on the cover sheet has not been reached by this time. Any full month with regard to the start of the study. Notice of termination
advance payments already made will be refunded in full. must be given in text form (letter, fax, learning platform or e-mail). The
right of ordinary termination by IU is expressly excluded.
In the event of a postponement of the start of studies, the student has a
right of withdrawal, which (s)he can exercise within four weeks after a

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2.4. Immediat e Terminat ion of Cont ract regulations.
The sole consequence of a recognition of prior learning and
qualifications is that recognized modules do not need to be taken again
The right to an immediate termination of the contract for a reasonable by the student. All other parameters of the contract remain unchanged.
cause remains unaffected. Important, justified causes for the student to The student will be informed about recognition of prior knowledge and
qualify for immediate termination particularly include proven, qualifications within the framework of the study and examination
unexpected unemployment, life-threatening illnesses, as well as the regulations by means of a notice of recognition.
death of a student. A change in the study programme, relocation, failed
exams, financial or family reasons are not justified causes for immediate
termination. 3. Tuit ion fees
3.1. Cost models per model of st udy
If admission to the study programme expires, is revoked, or cancelled
after the conclusion of the contract, the student can terminate without The total costs of the chosen programme are dependent on the chosen
observing the two weeks' notice period. model of study. In the case of a time model change during the study
programme, the tuition fees valid for the time model change at the time
Justified causes for the IU to qualify for immediate termination of application are taken as the basis.
particularly include outstanding tuition fees that amount to the
equivalent of one quarterly rate, breaches against the IU’s examination
rules, a student’s criminal actions at the expense of the IU, or if it is 3.2. Tuit ion Fees
foreseeable, that a necessary (re)accreditation or admission of the study The total costs for the chosen study programme are stated on page 1 of
programme is not granted. the study contract.
The IU is allowed to terminate the contract without any time of notice if
the student is not able to provide the university all needed documents 3.3. Payment Met hod and Deadline
that are necessary for the final inscription by the end of six months after The tuition fees are payable monthly in advance.
the start of the contract.
The fee shall be payable exclusively in Euro currency, regardless of
2.5. Leave of Absence whether or not the student's place of residence is located within the
Euro currency area. The use of online payment systems shall be
In the case of illness, or for other proven personal reasons, students with necessary. Debit/credit card payments, payments by checks, bank draft
an official student status may apply for a leave of absence for a period of or transfers will only be accepted via online payment systems. IU will
six months. In principle, the leave of absence can take place at the inform the student about the available online payment systems. All and
beginning of the second semester at the earliest; meaning six months any charges due to fee payments abroad shall be exclusively paid by the
after the programme has commenced. student. The payment for the first period must have been received by IU
before the start of the study programme. Otherwise, the student will not
During the scholarship programme, the participant may apply for and be allowed to start his/her studies.
take a leave of absence for a maximum total period of one year, whether
or not the leave of absence is taken consecutively. A leave of absence The graduation fee must be transferred by the student until the date of
beyond this period during the scholarship programme is not possible. In the final exam. The graduation fee must be paid within fourteen (14)
principle, the leave of absence can take place at the earliest six months days after registering for the final examination (colloquium). If the
after the scholarship programme has commenced. student wants to take the final examination (colloquium) before the end
of the contract duration decided upon in Section 2.1., the outstanding
The bilateral rights and obligations of this contract lapse in this case for tuition fees for the remainder of the course, until the end, must be paid
the duration of the leave of absence. The obligation to pay the total in full before the date of the colloquium. Changes in the amount of
tuition fees in accordance to section 3.3. remains after leave of absence tuition fees may result in case of discount campaigns in effect at the
to the student has been granted. If a six months’ leave of absence is time of registration.
granted to the student, the monthly rates stated on page 1 of this
contract must be paid beyond the agreed duration of the contract until
the total amount of the monthly fees stated on page 1 are paid in full. 4. Dut ies of t he st udent

The application for a leave of absence of six months submitted with two 4.1. Paying t he Course Fees
weeks’ notice before the intended start of the leave of absence based on If the tuition fees cannot be paid fully and on time by the student, the IU
the month with regard to the start of the study and must be in text form. is entitled to charge any applicable fees to the student’s invoice and
The study contract cannot be terminated during a granted leave of claim them. Regardless of this, if the student is in default with fee
absence. When applying for a leave of absence, the “Information for a payment, the IU is entitled to terminate the contract due to extraordinary
leave of absence” and/or the "Information for a leave of absence due to reasons. IU is allowed to lock the access to all the systems in regard to
maternity leave or parental leave" becomes an integral part of the the learning platform if the student's payment is delayed by a period of
distance learning contract. one month.

2.6. Failing Essent ial Examinat ions 4.2. Examinat ions

In the event that a student/participant definitely fails an exam, which is If the student has to repeat an examination due to attempted cheating
necessary to pass in order to successfully complete the study or the submission of something which has been plagiarized, an
programme, the teaching contract ends without having to be terminated additional payment of 300.00 Euro incurs for every examination that has
upon final failure. to be reset.
In this case, the student will be exmatriculated if he/she has acquired Within 24 months of allocating the corresponding courses, the student
the official student status. must take all the relevant examinations listed in the module handbook,
even if just as a first attempt. If the student does not take the
2.7. Failing t o complet e 50 percent of credit point s as a part icipant wit h examinations or even attempt them for the first time within the 24
scholarship months after the allocation of the courses, all assessments taken up until
then are void and have to be taken again within 12 months. Furthermore,
If a participant fails to complete the required courses of the scholarship the course will have to be taken again, which is subject to charges.
programme to an extent of 50 percent of credit points specified for
completion of the chosen study programme she/he will receive a 4.3. Consent t o submit academic achievement s via Online-t ools
certificate including subjects and grades. The same holds true if a
participant decides not to continue in his/her chosen programme after The student is aware that in order to ensure the smooth running of
successfully completion of the scholarship programme, that means after online examinations, a knowledge of English is necessary to a small
successfully completion of 50 percent of credit points specified for extent, as communication with the proctors (examination invigilators) is
completion of their chosen programme. ECTS cannot be granted during only possible in English.
the Scholarship programme. Moreover, ECTS cannot be granted if
enrollment to the chosen programme was not possible due to lacking of In some cases, the submission of academic achievements within certain
fulfillment of requirements necessary for admission in accordance with modules or courses has to be undertaken via the usage of online tools,
the Admission Examination Regulations (AZE) and other applicable which need to process data also outside of the EU. The details of the
regulations of the IU in force at that time or if the student has not data processing are explained in separate information sheets.
provided the documents required to prove his/her university entrance
qualification or the documents required for admission to the selected 4.4. Verificat ion by plag iarism software
degree programme in accordance with the Admission Examination
Regulations (AZE) and other applicable regulations of the IU in force at In order to enable IU to verify his/her examination by plagiarism
the time in the required form. ECTS can only be granted after completion software, the student is obliged to provide an electronic copy of his/her
of the Scholarship programme and if the admission requirements are examination. The actual document must be submitted as an electronic
met and proven in accordance with the valid Admission Examination copy and in a readable format (e.g. DOC, DOCX, PDF, RTF) and must not
Regulations (AZE) and other applicable regulations of the IU. contain any personal details (without a cover page, personal statements,
dedications, signature, etc.).
2.8. Recog nit ion of prior learning and qualificat ions The student acknowledges that the IU and third parties, which are
Upon receiving student status, prior learning and qualifications can be specially commissioned by IU, have the right to use his/her work for this
recognized within the framework of the study and examination purpose.

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4.5. Copyrig ht prot ect ion 7. Dat a privacy
All study content and media are protected by copyright. Any use for The details for the processing of personal data and the rights of the
purposes other than contractually permitted is prohibited and requires student related to this, are explained in the information notice for data
the prior written consent of the copyright owner. This applies in privacy, which can be obtained by the student via the website of IU
particular to making these available via the internet, duplication and distance learning. In order to carry out the distance learning contract, IU
disclosure to third parties. Saving and printing the study content and uses the software of different providers, which causes the processing of
media for personal purposes is permitted. personal data also outside the European Union. The student declares
consent that the IU may store, collect and use the student’s data which
4.6. Ot her dut ies becomes known during the application process and during the contract
period. The student also agrees that his/her data may be forwarded to
The student agrees to be bound by the valid General Examination the authorities in cases regulated by law.
Regulations as well as the IU’s study and examination regulations of the
named study programme (page 1), the IU library user code (LIS Rules and 8. Liabilit y of t he IU
Regulations) and the guidelines for online-examinations and online-
presentations. The IU is liable for damages resulting from a breach of obligations due to
intentional or gross negligence on the part of its legal representatives or
4.7. Addit ional cost s for select ed bachelor prog rammes auxiliary persons. The IU is also liable for damages resulting from harm
to life, body or health arising out of a breach of obligations due to the
For the implementation of some degree programmes, the acquisition of intentional or negligent breach of obligations on the part of the
certain technical equipment or other materials by the student is university’s legal representatives or auxiliary persons.
necessary. The purchase of this equipment and materials is not included
in the tuition fees. The respective additional costs can be viewed on the Beyond this, the liability for damages arising out of a breach of
IU website. obligations due to negligence or slight negligence or due to an act
committed with negligence or slight negligence on the part of its legal
representatives or auxiliary persons is excluded, except for damages
5. Virt ual Campus and Dig it al Learning Mat erials
arising out of a breach of fundamental obligations whose compliance is
The central learning processes and the organization of the study necessary to achieve the goals of the contract or which arise out of the
programme will be handled internet-based via the IU’s virtual justified reliance upon the relationship set forth herein. With respect to
campus.The student is obliged to inform himself/herself independently these exceptions, the liability is limited to the compensation for
whether the online-tools and other technology used by IU, which are predictable damages.
necessary for the implementation of the study contract, are available to
him/her in their prospective country. An overview of the necessary 9. Jurisdict ion and final provision
online-tools and the required technical study equipment (software and
hardware) can be found here (https://www.iu.org/start-studying/). For all claims referring to or in connection to this contract German Law is
Providing necessary technical equipment is not included in the course applicable. If the student changes his/her legal domicile or habitual
fees. The student is solely responsible for providing technical study residence to a location outside of Germany after the conclusion of the
equipment (hard- and software) of his choice which needs to be contract or his domicile or habitual residence is unknown at the time of
compatible with IU’s requirements. a filing of a lawsuit, in accordance with § 38 (3) ZPO, it is agreed that any
dispute arising out of this contract or in connection with this contract,
IU’s virtual campus is password protected. The campus’ entry details will the court presiding over the headquarters of IU (Erfurt District Court,
be given to the student at the beginning of his/her study programme Regional Court Erfurt) will have jurisdiction.
and (s)he must assure that (s)he does not give these details to others.
The student has to make sure, that unauthorized third parties cannot For persons who do not have a place of jurisdiction in the Federal
access the virtual campus or the programme's learning materials. Republic of Germany at the time of the conclusion of the contract, or
during the contract period, the jurisdiction of the court presiding of the
headquarters of IU (Erfurt District Court, Erfurt Regional Court) is also
6. Rig ht of revocat ion
agreed to by both parties, in accordance with §38 (2) ZPO. For periods in
The student has the right to revoke this contract within one month of the which the person concerned has a place of residence or a habitual
start of this contract and the date the student gains access to the residence within the Federal Republic of Germany, for example during
learning platform, without giving reasons. an in-person semester in Germany, this jurisdiction agreement has no
effect.
The revocation period is one month from the date on which the student
receives access to the distance learning materials. To exercise the right IU will not participate in a dispute settlement procedure within the
of revocation, the student must inform IU in a clear declaration (e.g. a frame of the Consumer Dispute Settlement Act (VSBG).
letter sent by post or email) of his/her decision to revoke this contract.
The sample revocation form (Link: In accordance with legal demands, IU has provided a private-sector
https://res.cloudinary.com/iubh/image/upload/v1629367747/International/pdfs-guarantee, which guarantees all students will be able to complete of
docs/IU_Sample_Contract_Revocation_Form_EM_wgrfok.pdf), which is their studies regardless of the economic situation of the executing
provided digitalized within the campus management system, can be institution. For legal reasons, we would like to point out that the Free
used for this, but is not mandatory. The student can ensure the State of Thuringia does not provide any additional security.
revocation period by sending the notification of his/her choice to
exercise his/her right of revocation before the revocation period expires. There are no subsidiary agreements to this contract. Modifications or
amendments to this contract must be made in written form.
IU grants the student a free trial month within the distance learning if Modifications or amendments to this provision must also be made in
the student decides not to continue his/her studies within the revocation writing. Should one or more provisions of this contract be or become
period. If the student continues his/her studies and does not use his/her invalid, the remaining provisions remain unaffected. In the case of a
right of revocation, this month is taken into account for the regular study regulatory gap within this contract, the contracting parties shall find a
duration and charges apply. resolution that corresponds to the purpose and economic intent of the
remaining contract.

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Cancellation policy

Rig ht of revocat ion Non-payment and Revocat ion consequences

You have the right to revoke this contract within one month without reason. If you cancel this agreement, we will refund all payments we have
The withdrawal period is one month
from the date on which you or a third received from you, including delivery costs
(except for the
party appointed by you who is not a carrier took or has received access to
the additional costs resulting from your choosing a delivery method
learning material. To exercise your right of revocation, you must inform us, IU other than the cheapest standard
delivery offered by us),
Internationale Hochschule
GmbH, of your decision to revoke this contract by immediately and at the latest within fourteen (14) days from the
means of a clear declaration (e.g. a letter sent by post or an
email). You can use day we receive notice
of your cancellation of this agreement. We
the model withdrawal form for this purpose, which is not mandatory (Link: will use the same means of payment for this refund as you used
https://res.cloudinary.com/iubh/image/upload/v1629367747/International/pdfs- for
the original transaction, unless otherwise expressly agreed
docs/IU_Sample_Contract_Revocation_Form_EM_wgrfok.pdf).
In order to comply with you; in no event will you be charged any fees
for this refund.
with the revocation period, it is sufficient that you send the notice of the IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH grants the student a free trial
exercise of the
revocation right before the expiry of the revocation period. month within the distance
learning, if the student decides not to
continue his/her studies within the revocation period. If the
The revocat ion is t o be addressed t o: student
continues his/her studies and does not use his/her right
of revocation, this month is taken into account for the
regular
IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH study duration and charges apply.
Albert-Proeller-Str. 15-19
86675 Buchdorf
Germany
[email protected]

Declaration

I hereby register for the distance learning programme marked overleaf, taking into consideration the contractual
terms and conditions, and assure the
completeness and correctness of my stated data.

With the acceptance of my offer by the IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH, the contract between me and the IU
Internationale Hochschule GmbH
comes into effect.

With my signature, I confirm that I have read and understood the General Terms and Conditions and the information
letter on data protection „General
information on the processing of
personal data in connection with your studies at the IU“ and that I have been informed about the
right of revocation.

Date, place Applicant's signature

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Checklist

This contract does not guarantee enrolment – in order to be successfully enrolled, you must submit your application documents.
Below you will find a check-list of the documents you must provide in order to start your study programme.

First Step: sign your study contract

Study contract: sign and upload on the website or use the link that was sent to you via e-mail

Second Step: upload your documents

The following documents are required – before the start of your studies –
by upload or e-mail. This is so we can determine your
eligibility, and successfully admit you to
your desired programme. If your documents are in a language other than
English or German,
we require an official translation by a sworn translator. IU offers a trusted
partner to translate your documents – all digitally. Let us
know if you’d like us to refer you to our translation
partner.

Bachelor’s degree certificate

Note: a degree certificate should indicate the overall grade (min. C, 'satisfactory') and credits achieved.

Transcript of records from your diploma/certificate

Note: a transcript of records lists all the courses/subjects taken and grades achieved

Proof of work experience

The study programme you're applying for requires previous work experience in a relevant professional field.
Note: you can demonstrate 1 year of professional work experience by sending us a job reference/employment letter
or
payslips and work contract. Depending on your previous education, entry options are applicable for the
60-ECTS Master’s
degree, please talk to your study advisor to know more.

Proof of English language proficiency (not older than 5 years)

Depending on your personal situation, you might be exempt from this requirement.

Final Step: after the start of your studies

Once you start studying, the following documents are required - by upload or
e-mail, and must be submitted no later than 3 months
after your study start date:

ID

CV

An official certified copy of your university entrance qualification

Note: these final documents must reach IU either directly from your
university/school
e-mail account to [email protected] or
by
post:

IU International University of Applied Sciences

Albert-Proeller-Str. 15-19
86675 Buchdorf – Germany