Information for Prospective Students
Are you interested in studying at the FernUniversität in Hagen? Would you like to find out more about what study courses of study are available and how distance learning actually works? Then you’ve come to the right place.
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The FernUniversität in Hagen
The FernUniversität in Hagen is number one in Germany when it comes to distance learning: It is the country’s only state-run distance learning university, has more than 40 years of experience and is the largest university in Germany – with currently nearly 70,000 active students. FernUni students can obtain an internationally recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree. Thanks to university’s flexible study system, you can achieve this alongside a career or while spending time with your family.
What Can I Study at the FernUni?
You can choose from around 30 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs as well as numerous academic continuing education programs in the fields of humanities and social sciences, business administration and economics, mathematics and computer science, and law.
Is Distance Learning Right for Me?
The advantages of distance learning are obvious to many: flexibility in terms of when and where you study, planning reliability and integration with family and professional life. However, prospective student often still have doubts.: Bearing in mind its special teaching and learning conditions, is a distance-learning course really right for me? Is it the best option for my life situation, my personal ideas and possibilities? Our online self-test studyNAVI helps with orientation. The assessment is uncomplicated, anonymous, free of charge and takes about 45 minutes.
For What Kinds of Prospective Students Is Studying at the Fernuniversität an Ideal Solution?
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Studying at the FernUniversität is an ideal choice for working people and people with families, as it offers maximum flexibility in terms of time and location.
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What should you do after graduating from high school? An apprenticeship or a degree? Why not do both? Studying at the FernUniversität gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience and get a university degree at the same time.
Information for High School Graduates -
You haven’t got a high school diploma, but you’d still like to study? It’s possible! If you have certain professional qualifications, not having a high school diploma will not prevent you from enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program. Information for professionals with non-academic vocational qualifications but no Abitur
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For people with disabilities or chronic illness, studying at the FernUniversität is can be ideal, as it offers maximum flexibility in terms of time and location. In addition, the FernUniversität in Hagen offers a wide range of support services and material specially tailored to the respective needs of these target groups.
Information for People with Disabilities or Chronic Illness
Distance Learning for the Blind and Visually Impaired (German)
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You can simply take your studies with you, no matter where you are. Thanks to its flexibility in terms of location and time distance learning is a great option for German and non-German students abroad.
Information about internationalization at the FernUniversität
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You can study at the FernUniversität from anywhere in the world! The FernUniversität’s blended learning system makes it possible for you to study even when you’re abroad. You can enroll digitally or by post. Your course material study packs will be sent to you – wherever you are. You can also use digital media such as online seminars and virtual lectures, teaching and learning tools such as wikis and blogs, and access the University Library’s digital services. Many information events take place online.
Our International Student Office will tell you which requirements foreign students must fulfill before they can begin their studies at the FernUni.
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You’re still attending school, but your lessons don’t challenge you enough? Or maybe you would just like to get a taste of studying while you are still in school? Information for schoolchildren
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Are you currently a regular soldier in the Bundeswehr and are you thinking about gaining further qualifications and an academic degree alongside your military service? In that case, distance learning is just the study model for you.
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The FernUniversität in Hagen offers inmates the opportunity to study at an academic university, from continuing education to an academic degree, with the aim of teaching, maintaining and promoting skills for gainful employment after release.
How does distance learning work?
You learn where and when you want, so you are flexible in terms of time and location. You receive course material study packs to work on, you can use digital media (such as online seminars and virtual lectures), teaching and learning tools including wikis and blogs, and attend a few face-to-face events.
Insights into the study material:
- Educational Science
- Humanities with a focus on history, literary studies, philosophy
- Political Science, Administration, and Sociology
- Psychology
- Mathematics (VU PDF)
- Business Informatics (PDF 189 KB)
- Economics (PDF 787KB)
- Law – Bachelor of Laws (“Demo room” in Moodle)
Support, right where you need it
Distant and yet close at hand. The FernUniversität has regional and study centers all over Germany. They offer you specialist advice, support and the opportunity to network with other students near where you live. This also applies to the centers in Austria, Hungary and Switzerland.
What does it cost to study at the FernUni?
A bachelor’s degree course costs between 2,000 and 2,700 euros, while a master’s degree will cost between 700 and 1,800 euros.
When can I start my studies?
There are two possibilities to start your studies every year. You can enroll for the summer semester in the period from 1 December to 31 January, for the winter from 1 June to 31 July.
Are you interested and still have questions?
Come to one of our information events.
Information on studying, available as a PDF, by post or to browse directly on your screen.
Our Student Service will be happy to help you by email, telephone or in person.
