Study Programs
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In contrast to studying at a traditional university, distance learning at the FernUniversität in Hagen offers you maximum flexibility in terms of your time and location. You can simply plan your studies around your individual life circumstances. This is made possible through the use of blended learning, which combines face-to-face instruction with online learning.
We offer a broad range of internationally accredited bachelor's and master's programs in five faculties. In addition, we have continuing education programs to support you in your career. Our Open Access Studies program is available without admissions requirements and allows you to pursue further education based on your individual interests.
Bachelor's Programs
To enroll in a bachelor's program at the FernUniversität, you will need a German higher education entrance qualification (either a "Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife" or "Zeugnis der fachgebundenen Hochschulreife"), an equivalent internationational qualification, or a relevant vocational qualification.
You can view a list of the bachelor's programs offered at the FernUniversität below, with links to further information in German about each program.
List of bachelor's programs at the FernUni
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Full time: 6 semesters / Part time: 12 semesters
- Educational Science (German)
- Cultural Science (German)
- Politics, Public Administration, Sociology (German)
Faculty of Psychology
Full time: 6 semesters / Part time: 12 semesters
Enrollment only in the winter semester, online self-assessment required (German)
For certain areas of psychology, you also have the option of completing a certificate (German).
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Full time: 6 semesters / Part time: correspondingly longer
- Computer Science (German)
- Mathematics (German)
- Mathematical-Technical Software Development (German)
- Information Systems (German)
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics
Full time: 6 semesters / Part time: correspondingly longer
Faculty of Law
LL.B.: Full time: 7 semesters / Part time: 10 semesters
First Legal Examination: Full time: 9 semesters / Part time: 14 semesters
To help your decision: voluntary online self-assessment (German)
Master's Programs
To enroll in a master's program at the FernUniversität, you will need a completed bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification. For certain master's programs at the FernUni, there are additional admissions requirements.
Information about recognition of international qualifications
You can view a list of the master's programs offered at the FernUniversität below, with links to further information in German about each program.
List of master's programs at the FernUni
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Full time: 4 semesters / Part time: 8 semesters
- Education and Media - eEducation (German)
- European History - Periods, Changes, Interdependency (German)
- Governance (German)
- Philosophy - Philosophy in the European Context (German)
- Sociology - Approaches to Contemporary Society (German)
- Modern German Literature in a Media Cultural Context (German)
Faculty of Psychology
Full time: 4 semesters / Part time: 8 semesters
- Psychology (German)
Enrollment in the winter semester only
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Full time: 3 (M.Sc. Practical Computer Science) or 4 semesters / Part time: correspondingly longer
- Computer Science (German)
- Practical Computer Science (German)
- Mathematics (German)
- Information Systems (German)
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics
Full time: 4 semesters / Part time: correspondingly longer
- Business Administration and Economics (German)
- Economics (German)
- Information Systems (German)
- Business Administration and Economics for Engineers and Natural Scientists (German)
Faculty of Law
Full time: 3 semesters / Part time: 4 semesters
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) (German)
Continuing Education
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The FernUniversität's continuing education programs are aimed primarily at working professionals who wish to build on their practical experience with academic education. The FernUniversität offers a variety of forms of continuing education.
Open Access Studies
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The FernUniversität's Open Access Studies program (or "Akademiestudium") is similar to auditing a course at a traditional university. It is available to anyone, regardless of age or previous educational experience, and there are no entry requirements.
Discontinued Programs
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As a rule, it is no longer possible to enroll in these programs. Please refer to the relevant faculty's information regarding the courses and exams offered. You can find more information on our German site.
Preparatory Courses
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The FernUniversität offers you the chance to get ready for your study program with individual preparatory courses for certain programs. You can find more information about our preparatory courses on our German-language website.
