FernUniversität in Hagen

Hagen1974

Germany's only public distance-learning university, flexible for working professionals and the country's largest by enrollment.

Highlights

Germany's only public distance-learning university
Germany's largest university by enrollment
A flexible, part-time structure designed for working professionals

Students

~60,000 (distance learning)

Teaching Language

Mostly German

Tuition

~€130 per semester (plus per-course fees)

Popular Programs

Law, Business Administration, Psychology

Pros

Unique flexibility to study while working or from abroad
A low-cost, flexible education model
Strong, recognized programs in law and business

Things to Consider

No traditional campus experience or social life
Requires strong self-discipline and time management
German proficiency is required for most programs

History

Founded in 1974, FernUniversität is Germany's only publicly funded distance-learning university and the country's largest university by enrollment.

Designed for students who work or have family responsibilities alongside their studies; offers flexible, distance-learning programs in law, business, computer science and psychology.

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