Exams Abroad

Distance-learning students who are permanent residents of a non-neighboring country have the opportunity to take their FernUniversität examinations under supervision at an official German office abroad. Please note that participation in examinations in non-neighboring countries is generally dependent on whether the chosen institution can guarantee suitable organization and supervision. This will be depend on its opening hours and whether a room and personnel are available.

Vacationers or business travelers who are only staying abroad temporarily are not affected by this regulation agreed with the Federal Foreign Office. This regulation also does not apply in neighboring countries. Students living in these countries can take the exams in Germany.

Due to the relatively large number of students, the FernUniversität in Hagen offers on-site supervision in the German-speaking countries of Austria and Switzerland. In close coordination with the faculties, FernUniversität also offers examinations at special cooperation locations (such as in Hungary).

After consultation with the responsible examination office and the respective study center, examinations and written tests can be taken free of charge at our centers for distance learning abroad.

Distance learning students who are residents of a non-neighboring country can contact their local Goethe-Institut to take the exams.

The Goethe-Institutes charge the following fees for taking examinations:

• 150.00 euros for written examinations lasting up to two hours
• 200.00 euros for three- to four-hour written examinations

In countries where there is no Goethe-Institut but there is a German school sponsored by the German government, students can take the exam at this school. There may also be a fee for exam supervision.

In countries where there are neither Goethe-Instituts nor sponsored German schools, the diplomatic or consular mission of the Federal Republic of Germany may supervise an examination. It is not possible to take examinations on the premises of an Honorary Consul. There may also be a fee for exam supervision.