Study and the Armed Forces

Are you currently a regular soldier in the Bundeswehr and are you thinking about gaining further qualifications and an academic degree alongside your military service? In that case, distance learning is just the study model for you.

As soldiers in the Bundeswehr, you are an integral part of society and the FernUniversität paves the way for your professional future. For 50 years, we have not only been the only state distance-learning university in the German-speaking world, but also a pioneer in part-time learning. The best possible way for you to optimally prepare for your career in civilian life after completing your active service in the Bundeswehr.

• Flexible study system: Day-to-day work working life doesn’t always allow you the freedom you need. We make sure that you can flexibly tailor your studies to your needs. If you’re still unsure: many of your comrades can confirm that it works! From the very beginning, we have offered study solutions that enable you to study at university level during and after your period of service.
• A wide range of courses: We offer you the opportunity to choose from a wide range of courses according to your interests and goals, for example in the fields of computer science, political science, psychology, law, business informatics, economics and more. Many of these courses offer you the choice to decide for yourself whether you would like to complete a full course of study or study for shorter periods to acquire certificates.
• Future-oriented education: While you are working on your professional development, we are continuously expanding our study programs and enhancing your study conditions. We see this as a powerful offer that makes it possible for you to study at university even under the challenging conditions of military service.

By the way: If you would like to apply for cost coverage for your studies or special leave for examinations, it is best to contact the Bundeswehr Vocational Promotion Service (BFD) at an early stage.