Examinations
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Much like at any on-campus university, the knowledge you acquire at the FernUniversität in Hagen is tested by means of examinations. Students take part in (online) exams , write term papers and take oral exams. The examinations take place at partner universities throughout Germany or at our campus locations. Oral examinations usually take place in Hagen.
You can find answers to frequently asked questions on the subject of examinations in our FAQs. For subject-specific information, please visit the pages of the examination offices of the faculties.
Examination Offices
(pages in German)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Exams
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As a rule, students who are enrolled in the semester in which the examination takes place, who have taken and paid for the module, and who have completed the required examinations are eligible to take the examination.
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The content of the entire module – i.e., all the courses it contains – is examined.
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The examinations take place at partner universities throughout Germany or at our campus locations. Oral examinations usually take place in Hagen.
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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.
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Examinations are usually held in the last two months of a semester (winter semester – February/March; summer semester – August/September)
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The examinations are written and supervised. Term papers (essays) are completed in writing at home.
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In order to award credit points (ECTS), it is necessary for us to test what you have learned.
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Students register online via the examination portal (https://pos.fernuni-hagen.de/) within the specified deadlines.
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Cancellations can also be made within certain deadlines via the examination portal (https://pos.fernuni-hagen.de/).
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At the current time (as of winter semester 2023/24), there are no standardized regulations on the use of AI in examinations at the FernUniversität. However, you should note:
- The unagreed and/or undocumented use of AI-generated content in examinations does not meet the standards of academic work and may be considered an attempt to cheat.
- You should always consult with your examiners if you are considering the use of AI.
- An examination is designed to assess the student’s performance. If the use of AI is permitted, it is up to the students to check and assess the passages used. You bear full responsibility for any errors in AI-generated texts.
- It is advisable to document the use of AI in graded work. You should agree in advance with the examiners how it is to be documented.
Contact
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Student Services
Email: info
Phone: +49 2331 987-2444
Telephone consultation hours:
Mon. to Thu. 08:00 - 18:00 h
Fri. 08:00 - 16:00 h
