Recognition

State recognition since 2006

The International University SDI München – University of Applied Sciences (formerly: University of Applied Languages / University of Applied Sciences of the SDI) is recognised and approved as a non-state-run university of applied sciences by letter No. XI/5-H6470-11/40 375 of 13/12/2006 of the Bavarian State Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts.

As an equivalent educational institution under the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), the University exclusively offers degree programmes funded through BAföG.

The academic degrees Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) awarded by the University can be used internationally without restriction and generally entitle the holder to pursue further Master's or doctoral studies at universities. The academic degree Master of Arts (MA) gives holders access to the highest qualification level, the higher grade of civil servants, when employed in the civil service in Germany.

The International University SDI München does not receive any state subsidies, but is financed exclusively through tuition fees and third-party funds.

International campus

State-recognised

Global partner universities

Hands-on experience

3-day university

Council of Science and Humanities

Institutional accreditation in 2013, 2016, 2022 and 2026

The services of the University meet recognised scientific standards

The International University SDI München successfully completed the procedures of institutional accreditation in 2013 and institutional re-accreditation in 2016, 2022 and 2026. In the course of these independent quality assessments, the Council of Science and Humanities, one of Germany's most important science policy advisory bodies, has confirmed that the University provides teaching and research that meet recognised scientific standards.

Programme Accreditations

Accreditation Council, ACQUIN

The quality of the University's degree programmes is confirmed repeatedly and once again

All degree programmes, as well as the external Bachelor examination at the International University SDI Munich, bear the seal of the German Accreditation Council. As part of the accreditation procedures carried out in cooperation with the Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute ACQUIN, an independent panel of experts ensures that the University’s study programmes and structures meet recognised academic standards. An overview of all previous procedures can be found on the Accreditation Council’s website.