Distance Learning

A distance learning program at the state-run FernUniversität in Hagen adapts to your life and your needs – not the other way around. You learn where and when you want, so you are flexible in terms of time and location. You receive course material study packs to work on, you can use digital media (such as online seminars and virtual lectures), teaching and learning tools including wikis and blogs, and attend a few face-to-face events.

On this page you can find out how distance learning works in detail.

There is practically no other state university where the life situations of the students are as diverse as those at the FernUni. We will show you the kind of personal prerequisites required for our distance learning program and which specialist knowledge is needed for some bachelor’s degree courses.
Study requirements at a glance

The advantages of distance learning are obvious to many, but some people may have their doubts: with its special teaching and learning conditions, is a distance-learning course really right for me? Does it match my personal ideas and possibilities? Find out for yourself:

Find out what you need to know, enroll, start studying! We show you the most important steps from being a prospective student to becoming a FernUni “Fresher.” Thanks to our outstanding range of advice and support services, you have a contact person at your side at every stage of the process.

More on getting started

Just like any on-campus university, the FernUniversität carries out examinations to monitor and document your learning progress. FernUni students write (online) tests, write papers and take oral exams.

More about examinations

We will send you all the material you need for your distance learning course by post. If you prefer, you can also receive the material in digital form. Here you can find some examples of study material:

Educational Sciences | Psychology | Economics | Mathematics

During your time studying at the FernUniversität, you will be required to attend a few on-campus events and, for some courses, you may be required to complete a short internship. You will be informed well in advance about whether you will have to attend on-campus events and how often.

More information about on-campus events

Do you prefer to learn alone or do you think it’s more productive to learn in study groups? It’s up to you! Being a distance-learning student doesn’t mean you’re on your own. The FernUniversität offers you a number of possibilities to get in touch with other students.

Find out more

Our 13 campus locations throughout Germany and our centers in Austria, Switzerland and Hungary offer you a number of options to receive advice, subject-specific support and the opportunity to network with other students close to where you live.

All campus locations at a glance

You can choose from over 30 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs as well as numerous academic continuing education programs in the fields of humanities and social sciences, business administration and economics, mathematics and computer science, and law.

Do you still have questions about distance learning at the FernUni? Please feel free to contact us!