Michael Strotkemper

Michael Strotkemper has been the Head of Administration at the FernUniversität since October 1, 2025.

Michael Strotkemper has been Chancellor of FernUniversität in Hagen since October 1, 2025. In this role, he heads the university's administration and, together with the Rectorate, is responsible for strategic and operational management. As a member of the Rectorate, he plays a central role in the university's management and is particularly responsible for human resources, finance, infrastructure, and IT.

He is particularly committed to shaping FernUniversität as an efficient, service-oriented, and forward-looking administration that provides the best possible support for research and teaching. His focus is on the responsible, transparent, and efficient use of resources.

From 2018 to 2025, Michael Strotkemper was Chancellor of the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. There, his responsibilities included establishing modern financial planning and budgeting models, further developing digital administrative processes, and introducing modern and flexible forms of work. His main areas of focus include increasing efficiency, digitalization, and the responsible use of resources.
Previously, he held various university management positions at the University of Duisburg-Essen, most recently as deputy chancellor.

Michael Strotkemper holds a degree in business administration and has many years of experience in university management and public administration. After studying business administration at the University of Siegen, he began his professional career at an international auditing firm.

Contact:

Address: Universitätsstraße 47, D-58097 Hagen, Germany
Email: kanzler
Phone: +49 2331 987-2410