YOUR FUTURE BENEFITS
Find out what makes working at IU so rewarding.
YOUR FUTURE BENEFITS

Discover benefits, that'll really have an impact on your life.

Finding the right fit isn't just about the perks—it's about what makes us stand out. If we had all the time in the world, we could rave about our vibrant corporate culture and commitment to diversity. But we know you're here for the nitty-gritty, so let's get to it. Here are some hard facts that make working at IU a no-brainer:

Adding Meaning to Your Daily Work

Innovation & Impact

Purpose-Driven Impact

Joining our team means contributing to a greater cause – providing education for all, worldwide. Every day, you’ll play a vital role in bridging the education gap and empowering learners globally.    

AI Innovation Hub

Be at the forefront of AI in education. As a pioneer in shaping the future of learning through AI, you’ll not only work with cutting-edge technology but also have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to leading developments in this field.

Tech Flexibility

Choose your preferred operating system, whether Apple or Windows, to enhance your productivity and comfort at work.

Purpose-Driven Impact

Joining our team means contributing to a greater cause – providing education for all, worldwide. Every day, you’ll play a vital role in bridging the education gap and empowering learners globally.    

AI Innovation Hub

Be at the forefront of AI in education. As a pioneer in shaping the future of learning through AI, you’ll not only work with cutting-edge technology but also have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to leading developments in this field.

Tech Flexibility

Choose your preferred operating system, whether Apple or Windows, to enhance your productivity and comfort at work.

Unleash Your Potential

Personal Development

Upskilling

Lifelong Learning: Dive into continuous development with our IU Learning Hub, offering free access to professional growth opportunities, various coaching sessions, language courses, and more, including LinkedIn Learnings.

Free Study Program

Pursue your education alongside your job with our generous study benefits. After one year with us, embrace full coverage for our technical study programs and a 50% discount on our non-technical degrees.

Free Study Courses

Gain up to 4 Nano Degrees a year from our portofolio of IU study courses.

Upskilling

Lifelong Learning: Dive into continuous development with our IU Learning Hub, offering free access to professional growth opportunities, various coaching sessions, language courses, and more, including LinkedIn Learnings.

Free Study Program

Pursue your education alongside your job with our generous study benefits. After one year with us, embrace full coverage for our technical study programs and a 50% discount on our non-technical degrees.

Free Study Courses

Gain up to 4 Nano Degrees a year from our portofolio of IU study courses.

Rewarding Success

Compensation & Rewards

Competitive Salary

Attractive remuneration package to recognize your talent and contribution.

Company Pension Scheme

Secure your future with our employer-funded retirement provision. Enjoy a monthly employer subsidy of up to €27 gross towards your company pension scheme.

Friends & Family Discount

Give loved ones a €2,222 discount on an IU distance learning program.

Bring a Talent

Refer & Reward: Incentives for successful employee referrals, including bonuses up to 4.000 € or alternative up to 5 special vacancies per referral  

Deutschlandticket

Travel Smart, Save Big: Get 80% off the Deutschlandticket by paying just 8,70€ a month.

Employee Benefits

Exclusive discounts and perks through a dedicated portal.

Competitive Salary

Attractive remuneration package to recognize your talent and contribution.

Company Pension Scheme

Secure your future with our employer-funded retirement provision. Enjoy a monthly employer subsidy of up to €27 gross towards your company pension scheme.

Friends & Family Discount

Give loved ones a €2,222 discount on an IU distance learning program.

Bring a Talent

Refer & Reward: Incentives for successful employee referrals, including bonuses up to 4.000 € or alternative up to 5 special vacancies per referral  

Deutschlandticket

Travel Smart, Save Big: Get 80% off the Deutschlandticket by paying just 8,70€ a month.

Employee Benefits

Exclusive discounts and perks through a dedicated portal.

More time for yourself

Life-Work-Balance

30 Days Annual Leave

Time to Unwind: Enjoy 30 days off per year plus special holiday perks like an off day on your birthday and christmas eve and new years eve counting as only half working days.

Birthday Bliss

Spend your birthday just the way you like, because we’re granting you an extra paid vacation day. If your birthday happens to fall on a non-working day, you can simply take off the next regular work day.

Mobile Work

Work Your Way: Embrace flexibility with our mobile work arrangements, part-time options, and remote office setups.  

Work from Abroad

Decide where you are most productive: Our Workflex benefit allows up to 6 months (182 days) of remote work globally per year.

30 Days Annual Leave

Time to Unwind: Enjoy 30 days off per year plus special holiday perks like an off day on your birthday and christmas eve and new years eve counting as only half working days.

Birthday Bliss

Spend your birthday just the way you like, because we’re granting you an extra paid vacation day. If your birthday happens to fall on a non-working day, you can simply take off the next regular work day.

Mobile Work

Work Your Way: Embrace flexibility with our mobile work arrangements, part-time options, and remote office setups.  

Work from Abroad

Decide where you are most productive: Our Workflex benefit allows up to 6 months (182 days) of remote work globally per year.

Active Living

Health and Well-being

Fitness Challenges

Regual company-wide sports challenges for charity, like our annualy IU Around the World challenge.

Virtual Fitness Courses

 Stay active with internal health activities like virtual yoga classes.

Jobrad

Cruise around with subsidized bike leasing for an eco-friendly commute .A 36-month leasing plan lets you split the cost, since your purchase is tax deductible. That way you can save up to 40% compared to buying a bike with a traditional payment method.

Fitness Challenges

Regual company-wide sports challenges for charity, like our annualy IU Around the World challenge.

Virtual Fitness Courses

 Stay active with internal health activities like virtual yoga classes.

Jobrad

Cruise around with subsidized bike leasing for an eco-friendly commute .A 36-month leasing plan lets you split the cost, since your purchase is tax deductible. That way you can save up to 40% compared to buying a bike with a traditional payment method.

Together We Thrive

Community & Culture

Noticeable difference

Be part of our Culture of Everyone ®. A corporate culture in which you can be yourself and which promotes diversity and appreciation. We celebrate our successes, but we also make mistakes, stand by them and learn from them. Together as a team.

Enjoy our brand of social

We love spending time together. Whether it’s yoga, team events, brown bag lunches or partying—there is something for everyone.

Noticeable difference

Be part of our Culture of Everyone ®. A corporate culture in which you can be yourself and which promotes diversity and appreciation. We celebrate our successes, but we also make mistakes, stand by them and learn from them. Together as a team.

Enjoy our brand of social

We love spending time together. Whether it’s yoga, team events, brown bag lunches or partying—there is something for everyone.

Please note that all benefits mentioned are subject to change and may vary depending on your role. Your contact person will be happy giving you futher information on that.
Innovation Unlocked
The code we live by, pushing the boundaries of innovation to make education accessible for all through cutting-edge technology.

Our Tech Manifesto

We embrace diversity.
We build it, own, and run it.
We embrace mistakes and learn from them.
We are user-centric.
We are data-driven.
We deliver pragmatic solutions.
We quickly create value.
We are one team.

What are the next steps?

1

APPLICATION

Where your journey begins – show us what makes you unique!

2

INTERVIEW

Let’s get to know each other better and see if it’s a mutual fit.

3

CASE STUDY

Dive into real challenges and showcase your problem-solving skills.

4

CONTRACT

Ready to make it official? Let’s seal the deal!

5

WELCOME 🎉

Step in, settle in, and start your exciting journey with us!

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OUR MISSION

Here at IU, we’re anything but old-fashioned. We aren’t just improving the lives of our students—we’re revolutionizing education. Our mission is simple yet profound: make high-quality education accessible to everyone, everywhere. At IU, we leverage state-of-the-art technology and advanced AI to transform the educational landscape. Our digital education platform is powered by cutting-edge technology because we know that the better our tech, the more lives we can change. Every piece of code or tech solution developed at IU enhances our capability to reach and enrich more learners worldwide, fulfilling a mission of life-changing impact.

We’re constantly seeking passionate individuals who desire a job with purpose, making meaningful contributions and driving change. If you’ve always dreamed of working in an innovative tech company that leads the way in transforming educational opportunities, then IU is the place for you. At IU, digitalization is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and be part of our innovative tech environment, making a real impact on the future of education.

 

 

ABOUT US

Founded in 2000, IU has grown into Germany’s largest private university of applied science. We operate across 39 campuses in Germany, including a comprehensive virtual campu  and offer more than 250 accredited study programs in German and English, ensuring exceptional educational standards. With a rapidly growing community of 150,000 students and 4,000 employees from 87 nationalities, we’re the fastest-growing employer in the German education sector. Our institutions are fully accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities, reinforcing our commitment to quality education. An impressive 97% of our students would recommend us. Our goal is to offer our innovative products and unparalleled learning experiences to students everywhere, making our mission possible on a global scale.