IU International University of Applied Sciences expands management team

Erfurt, 19 January 2022 - IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is expanding its management team. Effective immediately, Dr. Carmen Thoma is a member of the executive board of Germany's largest university. The economist has been working at IU since 2014. Since mid-2019, she has been responsible for distance learning as Chief Operating Officer (COO). She will be the third member of IU's Executive Board, alongside Rector Prof. Dr. Holger Sommerfeldt and CEO Dr. Sven Schütt.

"IU International University of Applied Sciences is continuously growing, a major role is played by how the study programme is organised. We want to give many people access to education as easily and flexibly as possible. Carmen Thoma is committed to doing just that. She has made a significant contribution to making IU the largest university in Germany, soon to have 100,000 students. Together we will continue to drive forward the digitalisation and internationalisation of IU," says Dr. Sven Schütt, CEO of IU.
 

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With more than 130,000 students, IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is the largest university in Germany. The private, state-approved educational institution with its main campus in Erfurt brings together more than 250 bachelor's and master's programmes under one roof, which are offered in German or English. Students can choose between dual studies, distance learning and myStudies, which combines online and face-to-face events, and design their studies independently with the help of a digitally supported learning environment. In addition, IU enables further training and promotes the idea of lifelong learning. The aim of the university is to give as many people as possible worldwide access to personalised education. IU started operations in 2000 and is now represented in more than 35 German cities. It cooperates with over 15,000 companies and actively supports them in the development of their employees. The partners include Motel One, VW Financial Services and Deutsche Bahn. Further information at: iu.org.