International University SDI Munich University of Applied Sciences

Recognition & accreditation of the International University SDI München

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.

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.

Based on the successful re-accreditation, the state recognition of the International University SDI München by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts has also been extended until 30 September 2031.