FernUniversität in Hagen

Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011

This was posted in Distance Education, Universities in Germany

The FernUniversität in Hagen – University of Hagen – is the only state-maintained distance teaching university in the German-speaking countries and regions. They benefit from our modern distance education system which combines pedagogically well prepared study units with individual support, net-based co-operation in seminars and working groups, online communication offers and face-to-face sessions (Blended Learning). Contact and contact persons for the students are to be found on the main campus at Hagen as well as at the around 50 study centres in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Central and Eastern Europe. Since FernUniversität in Hagen offer a real alternative to on-campus studies with high-quality final degrees (Bachelor, Master and Doctorate), we particularly also stand for the trend towards lifelong learning. That is why over 74,000 students have chosen to study with us.

The FernUniversität in Hagen was founded in 1974 to provide distance higher education for students at home and abroad and is an integral part of the regular public higher education system. In 2011 75.975 students are enrolled at the university. Measured by the number of students it is Germanys biggest university.

FernUniversität in Hagen students and graduates are very special people with many skills. Thus, their employment prospects are excellent: Being single-minded in their goals and confident of their knowledge, they do not let things get them down, they work independently, they are tough, and appreciate a good team.

Courses Offered
Graduate Programs

Master Degree
MA
MSc