Information for Students
Here you will find useful information about all of the key issues relating to distance learning – at a glance or with a click. From the best places to get advice to information on campus locations and virtual student environments.
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studyPORT: Your Gateway to Distance Learning
The Digital Services you need for yours studies are conveniently and easily accessible from studyPORT – for example Moodle, the virtual study environment, the examination portal, the university library catalog and much more.
Study Portals
All the information you need to study one of our degree programs can be found in the respective web pages provided by the faculties:
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Psychology
- Faculty of Law
- Business Administration and Economics
The Virtual Student Environment
The Virtual Student Environment is a web page where students can manage a lot of their own data. For example, they can re-register, assign themselves to a campus or change their contact details.
The Virtual Student Environment
FernUni app
The FernUni app delivers essential services for your everyday student life at the FernUniversität in Hagen directly to your smartphone. Its intuitive design and clear user interface make it easy to access important information and tools.
Moodle
Log in to your virtual course room on Moodle.
Shipping Dates
When will I receive my next printed study material pack?
Organizing Your Studies
All you need to know about organizing your studies: From enrollment and re-registration to leaves of absence and de-registration.
Literature Research
Quick access to additional literature is available in the university library. In digital and in print format.
Examinations: What? When? How?
Already registered? How does that work again?
Information about examinations
If you have any organizational questions about exams, the examination offices of the respective faculties will be happy to help you:
studyFIT – Fit for Distance Learning
studyFIT was created to provide students with tailored support during the tricky opening stages of distance learning and throughout their studies – all the way up to graduation. The offerings include advisory formats, courses, events, apps and self-learning materials.
Using AI Tools: Information for Students
Information from the Center for Learning and Innovation (ZLI) on the use of AI-based tools at the FernUni. The topics covered include copyright issues, AI in examinations, data protection and accessibility.
Read more (German)
Do you Need Advice, Help or Support?
We will be happy to help you. Here you will find the right contact person for various topics:
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The Student Advice Service team will be happy to help you during all the various phases of your studies.
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You can obtain advice and information on career planning from the Careers Service of the FernUniversität in Hagen.
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The FernUni helpdesk can help. Send us an email or speak to one of our employees.
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Do you need childcare for your children during an exam in Hagen or would you like to find out more about the family-friendly offers at the FernUni?
Family-friendly FernUniversität (German)
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The FernUni offers numerous support services for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
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There are various ways you can finance your studies, such as the Deutschlandstipendium, which supports students with outstanding achievements.
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A temporary stay abroad as part of your studies at the FernUniversität can be a rewarding personal and academic experience. There are many options available to students who interested in a study visit abroad. The form your stay takes will depend not only on your personal requirements and interests, but also on the intended benefit for your ongoing (academic) career.
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At the beginning of the semester, we hold “Start it up” events at our regional centers to make it easier for you to start your studies.
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Would you like to contact the General Students’ Committee (AStA)? Click here to go to the AStA website.
Contact with Other Students
Do you prefer learning in a group and are you looking for fellow students? The FernUniversität offers you a number of possibilities to get in touch with other students.
Campus Locations
The FernUniversität has campuses all over Germany. They offer you specialist advice, support and the opportunity to network with other students near where you live.
Evaluation: Your Feedback for Better Distance Learning
Regular and systematic evaluation helps us to continuously assess the quality of our study programs. At the FernUniversität, we believe in actively involving our students and graduates in our surveys to help us continuously improve our study system and teaching.
