IBR University Partners

IBR university partners are handpicked for their strong industry ties and their focus on practical, work-integrated education in management, technology, and engineering. Currently, we bring to your attention two partners in Central Europe that teach in English:

  • Škoda Auto University (ŠAVŠ) in the Czech Republic
    An elite, private university, founded by one of the oldest and globally operating car manufacturers in Europe: Škoda Auto, member of the Volkswagen Group.
  • Albstadt-Sigmaringen University (ASU) in Germany
    A state university, ranked the most popular in Germany in 2025, founded to prepare students for exciting careers in the German ‘Silicon Valley’, the South-West of Germany.

Both universities combine academic excellence with real-world experience, offering a career-focused education in English that sets you apart on the global stage!

Opening easy access to study in Europe

As the driving force behind this innovative initiative, IBR has transformed four individual programme offerings of its partners by allowing you to obtain two degrees from two different countries in only 8 semesters—an opportunity unmatched by traditional universities. Furhermore, integrated into these study opportunties are mandatory paid internships in leading companies across Europe.

Option to Major in

At Škoda Auto University (ŠAVŠ) in the Czech Republic you do have the option to major in one academic disciplie with the single degree:

  • Sales Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Logistics and Quality Management
  • Financial Management
  • Purchasing Management

Unlock New Horizons with a Double Degree Option!

For ambitious students, we offer an exclusive chance to enhance your European academic journey with a prestigious double degree. When majoring in Logistics and Quality Management or Purchasing Management in the Czech Republic, we offer you additional enrollment in Germany to obtain a degree in either:

  • Digital Technology and Management, or
  • Industrial Engineering

This is Europe: experience a truly international education by beginning your studies at Škoda Auto University for the first four semesters, followed by additional 4 semesters in Germany at Albstadt Sigmaringen University. Upon successful completion, you'll be awarded both a Bachelor of Science from Germany and a Bachelor Bc. from the Czech Republic.