LIBF and IU - bringing our finance and digital expertise to you
Our partnership with the International University of Applied Sciences (IU) gives you access to high-quality degree-level education flexibly through IU’s dynamic digital environment. And you can connect with your academic tutors and be part of an active online student community.
As Germany’s largest university, IU is at the forefront of digital learning – with over 100,000 students progressing through their cutting-edge programmes. When you learn with us through this unique partnership, you’ll benefit not only from our finance, business and banking expertise, but you’ll learn in an interactive environment, on IU’s innovative online learning platform, app and other digital tools.
Our choice of professional online distance-learning courses enable you to develop the skills you need to stand out from the competition. You’ll be fully supported throughout your own unique journey, to help you complete your degree and achieve your ambitions.
When you study online with us, you may also be eligible to receive our dual degree with IU. This means, in addition to your LIBF degree, you’ll receive a second degree from IU at no extra cost. Details of the degrees awarded by IU can be found on each course page.
Benefits of learning with LIBF’s partnership with IU
Dual degrees
Develop in-demand skills with LIBF and IU’s unique partnership, built on globally-recognised expertise and innovation. In addition to a degree from LIBF, you may also be eligible to achieve a second degree from IU – at no extra cost.
Years of expertise and innovation
The LIBF and IU partnership combines over 140 years of finance, business and banking expertise with decades of IU’s state-of-the-art online learning platform – giving you a unique package to succeed.
Job ready skills for a global market
You’ll be ready to put your new skills into action when you graduate, with access to job boards at LIBF and IU. Whether you’re looking for your first role or your next step up the ladder – in the UK or internationally – opportunities await.
"We are very proud of the partnership between The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) and IU International University, as it brings great benefits to our students. On the one hand, students now can enjoy one of the most flexible approaches to studying and on the other hand, they learn from the world leading experts in the banking and finance sector. All of this, while gaining two degrees from the two largest economies in Europe."
Prof. Dr. Florian Hummel
Vice-Rector International Affairs, IU
“This exciting partnership with IU International University enables LIBF to extend the reach of our education programmes to a far larger number of students around the world. It’s an exciting development for us, one which we hope will help thousands of people who aspire to work in the finance sector to develop lasting and meaningful careers.”
Hema Tank
Managing Director Higher Education, LIBF
IU Accreditation and certification
IU International University of Applied Sciences places a strong emphasis on quality. That is why all of their study programmes are state-approved, bear the seal of the German Accreditation Council and are globally recognised.
100,000 learners and growing
96% of IU's degree courses are recommended by their learners
20+ years of experience equipping students with the understanding and abilities they need to succeed.
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