Enrolling for a Master’s Degree

The postgraduate master’s degree programs at the FernUniversität allow students to continue their academic career after completing an undergraduate degree program. Before you can begin your master’s degree at the FernUniversität in Hagen, you must submit an application for enrollment. You will be enrolled directly if you meet the admission requirements.

Enrolling in a Master’s Degree

Go to the application

This application is activated during the following periods:

Summer semester: 1 December – 31 January
Winter semester: 1 June – 31 July

Documents for enrollment

Start by filling out the enrollment application form online. Then download your application as a PDF file. In the next step, you need to register on our upload portal and submit your application together with all the necessary documents for digital processing.

Required documents

Your personal application document
The application document is generated online after you enter your data. The file is evaluated digitally: you do not need to print it out or sign it.
Proof of identification
Identity card, passport or residence permit
Degree
Certificate and transcript of a completed university degree lasting at least six semesters or an equivalent foreign degree. If you have not yet completed your degree at the time of application, please refer to the page Transition from Bachelor to Master.
Health Insurance
Please request a digital notification of your insurance status (M-10) for the FernUniversität in Hagen from your statutory health insurance company (transmission number H0001901). You can usually easily request this confirmation via the health insurance company’s website or app. Further information, especially for privately insured persons and persons resident abroad, can be found under health insurance.

Additional documentation (if applicable)

Additional documentation regarding your degree
If the individual subjects are not shown with the respective ECTS points on your certificate, you can also upload the transcript of records or other proof of qualification.
Module handbook
If the subject-specific requirements cannot be derived directly from your certificate, you can upload the module handbook from your degree.
Change of name
For example, marriage certificate if the name on your educational certificate(s) is different, unless this is evident from your proof of identification.
Definitively failed examination
Certificate of a definitively failed examination at a German university.
Doctoral title
Doctoral certificate, if you wish to use the title of doctor and this is not apparent from your identification document.
General consent for minors
Written consent from parents or legal guardians (see link) if you are not yet of legal age.
Fee reduction for those in need
Application for fee reduction with proof of need (see link)
SEPA direct debit mandate for third-party payers
SEPA direct debit mandate signed by the account holder (see link) if third parties (parents, partner) are paying for your studies.

Additional requirements for international applicants

Proof of German language skills
Proof of German language skills if the foreign certificate was not obtained at a German-speaking institution (see list of language certificates).
Translation of documentation
Translation of your certificates and transcripts certified by a sworn translator. Not required for certificates that are in the English language. More Information

Entrance Requirements

To enroll in a master’s program, you need to have completed an undergraduate degree (usually a bachelor’s degree). In the case of consecutive master’s degrees, in particular, additional subject-specific knowledge is required so that you can deepen or specialize your knowledge.

If you have the following qualifications, you can enroll directly in our master’s degree programs.

German qualifications:

A completed university degree with a standard period of study of at least six semesters at a recognized German university (e.g. bachelor, diploma or Magister degree)
Proof of subject-specific knowledge for your chosen master’s program. In most cases, the subject-specific knowledge is proven directly with your degree. Some faculties allow students to catch up on any missing skills via Open Access Studies before starting the master’s degree program. You can find detailed information on the subject-specific requirements and, where necessary, catch-up options in the degree program web pages

International qualifications:

Certificate of a university degree completed abroad with a standard period of study of at least six semesters (e.g. bachelor, diploma or Magister examination certificate)
Proof of comparable subject-specific knowledge for your selected master’s program
Proof of German language skills at level C1

Further information on international qualifications can be found on the International Student Office website.

Transition from a Bachelor’s to a Master’s Degree

If you are in the final phase of your bachelor’s degree or are catching up on subject-specific knowledge via Open Access Studies, please take note of our information on the best way to make the transition from a bachelor’s to a master’s degree.

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Taking Modules

When you register, you select the modules that you will be studying in the coming semester. As a master’s degree course allows you to specialize in your subject, you will usually be offered a choice in the first semester. If you are transferring from another university, we recommend that you have your previous examinations/modules/seminars recognized before choosing a course.

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The curricula for our master’s programs and information on recognition can be found on the faculty websites on the specific degree program web pages. Depending on the degree program, you will study one to two modules worth 15 to 20 ECTS (corresponding to a weekly study load of approx. 20 to 30 hours) per semester in part-time studies and two to three modules worth 30 ECTS (weekly study load approx. 40 hours) per semester in full-time studies.

Costs

The master’s program at Germany’s only state distance learning university is amazingly good value. At a cost of between EUR 240 and 400 for an entire six-month semester, you are investing in your own education and personal development.

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