In January 2025, I started attending a Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence at the International University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
The intention to pursue this degree is part of the process of developing skills related to machine learning and artificial intelligence, in line with the company's educational growth strategies. Additionally, it aims to complete the cycle of studies, which is currently limited to a bachelor's degree, while gaining recognized international academic experience. This course was specifically chosen to balance a full-time work career with obtaining an officially recognized academic degree, focusing on career advancement rather than beginning a traditional academic path.
Admission to the M. Sc. (EQF level 7, 60 ECTS) was granted based on the previously obtained academic degree and the professional experience acquired, which compensates for the remaining 60 credits.
Participation in the master's program was preceded by personal study in areas such as calculus, linear algebra, advanced statistics, and machine learning, partially documented on this site.
The educational goal of the Master's program is to combine technical and practical skills with management and discernment abilities at the managerial level, in the field of solutions and commercial applications of technologies using artificial intelligence algorithms.
In November 2025, the first semester was successfully completed with an average grade of 1.22.
Coursework Progress
Completed Exams:
- Machine Learning (grade: 2.0)
- Deep Learning (grade: 1.0)
- Inference & Causality (grade: 1.3)
- Reinforcement Learning (grade: 1.0)
- Fundational Computer Vision: Image Processing and Low Level Vision (grade: 1.0)
- Fundational Computer Vision: Mid-Level Vision and Video (grade: 1.0)
IU University key recognized accreditations/validations
| Accreditation / Recognition | Description / What it means |
|---|---|
| German Council of Sciences and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) | Institutional accreditation by the German Council — IU is (re)accredited by this body; confirms IU legally meets the standard for higher-education institutions in Germany. (IU) |
| German Accreditation Council (System & Programme Accreditation) | IU holds system accreditation under German law. This allows IU to self-accredit its study programmes according to required quality standards. (Top Universities) |
| European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) inclusion | Because FIBAA is listed in EQAR, IU’s programme accreditations are recognized under European higher-education quality assurance standards. (Top Universities) |
| Recognition by World Education Services (WES) — Canada & U.S. | Degrees from IU are eligible for credential evaluation by WES, which can help for degree recognition / equivalence in North America. (IU) |
60-ECTS online MSc in Artificial Intelligence is “state approved & accredited”, same as their 120-ECTS on-campus MSc.
