Studying While Incarcerated
The FernUniversität in Hagen offers inmates the opportunity to study at an academic university, from continuing education to an academic degree, with the aim of teaching, maintaining and promoting skills for gainful employment after release.
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You can find further information on the various areas of study at:
- Study Programs
- Information Material on Studying (in German)
- Costs
You will need an Internet-enabled computer to complete the course. If necessary, prospective students should contact the educational service of the respective prison to ensure they have access to a PC with an Internet connection. At the request of the respective prison, the ZDI helpdesk will set up secure and “restricted” Internet access, which can only be used to access the Internet pages of the FernUniversität, thus enabling participation in the course of study.
The exams are usually written in the prison. Participation in on-campus events and examinations is regulated on the basis of the individual conditions of detention.
Who Can Help Me?
Student Advice Service
Initial Inquiries and Advice Requests
Inmates, Relatives, Educational Services
Contact
Volker Zersch
Email: studium.jva
Postal Address
FernUniversität in Hagen
Campus Hagen
Universitätsstraße 11
58097 Hagen
Open telephone consultation
Every Monday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: +49 2331 987-2243
It is also possible to arrange personal appointments.
Additional Info
General Students’ Committee (AStA)
Political representation of inmate in the committees of the FeU in Hagen
The department for “Social Affairs and Inmates” offers support here:
- waiver of the student body fee
Contact
Tel: +49 2331 375-1373
Email: buero[at]asta-fernuni.de
Office hours
Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Address
AStA der FernUniversität in HagenRoggenkamp 10
58093 Hagen
University Library
The University Library is your source of literature relating to your studies. If you have any questions, please contact the library’s Central Information Office.
