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Innovative Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2022 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Ute Gartzen-Wiegand |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Tobias Engelsleben |
Academic staff | 24[1] |
| Students | 21 (WiSe 2023)[2] |
| Location | Cologne , North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany |
| Campus | Online (HQ in Cologne) |
| Website | inu.de |
INU – Innovative University of Applied Sciences (commonly abbreviated INU) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It specialises in fully online Bachelor’s programmes, supported by AI-based learning technology and mobile applications.[3]
History
editINU was founded in 2022 after receiving concept accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities. The university gained state recognition through the Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia, and all programmes are accredited by the Accreditation Council.[4]
Academics
editProgrammes
editINU currently offers four Bachelor's programmes, all available online in either full-time or part-time study models:[1]
- B.A. International Business Administration
- B.Sc. Business Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Social Media Management
Learning approach
editThe university uses a digital teaching model combining asynchronous learning with live online sessions. Students also have access to a 24/7 AI-based learning assistant and the proprietary INU App for studying, managing coursework, and accessing offline materials.[3]
Accreditation
editINU is state-recognised, with all study programmes accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) and approved by the German State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU). Certain programmes are eligible for federal student aid (BAföG).[4]
Organisation
editThe leadership includes:
- President: Prof. Dr. Tobias Engelsleben
- Vice President: Prof. Dr. Ute Gartzen-Wiegand
- Management team: Katja Pietzak (CEO Marketing & Sales), Dr.-Ing. Dirk Bernhard (Chancellor & CDO)
- Supervisory Board chaired by Prof. Dr. Marcus Pradel[3]
Student body
editAs of Winter Semester 2023/24, INU had approximately 21 students enrolled.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "INU – Innovative University of Applied Sciences". PhD Portal. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Statistischer Bericht – Statistik der Studierenden – Wintersemester 2023/24" (XLSX; 1,1 MB). Statistisches Bundesamt. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b c "INU Official Website". inu.de. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ a b "INU – Innovative University of Applied Sciences". Compounder. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
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