History
Under the NRW-Foundation Law of 1 December 1974 the “pioneers” from academia and administration had only ten months for preparing the new university, so that 1,300 students could embark on their studies from winter semester 1975/76. The two academic
Education
FernUniversität’s four faculties offer a wide range of study programmes from which you can choose internationally recognised degree programmes, leading to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Special further education programmes are designed to promote your professional qualifications. Akademiestudien (academic further education with individual schedules) are available without restrictions on admission, providing individual further education “on demand”.
Career
Unlike any other state-maintained university, the FernUniversität – owing to its working students - is able to transfer scientific know-how directly, and as quickly as possible, to practical application in the companies.
FernUniversität in Hagen Key Statistics & Highlights
- #801 Ranking
- 31 Scholarships
- 78,725 Students
- 36,213 Students (female)
FernUniversität in Hagen Overview
FernUniversität in Hagen Scholarships
FernUniversität in Hagen Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to FernUniversität in Hagen. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
80 ZAR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-ACEH Scholarship of Excellence
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Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
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FernUniversität in Hagen Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % Germany
Top % Worldwide
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World University Rankings
801
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | - | 801 |
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Student services
- Center for Media - Among social media refers to a variety of digital media and technologies that enable users to interact with each other and individually -media content or to make in community ( user generated content ) . Facilitating social interaction and collaboration in social networks is becoming increasingly important and converts media monologues ( one to many ) into social media dialogues ( many to many)
Housing services
- Distance learning is also interesting for foreign students because of the special mode of study . No matter where you live, the study material comes in the mail or via the Internet to you . To study at the open university no entry visa is issued .
Library services
- New to the FernUni and the first homework is to ... ? The University Library ( UB ) has compiled information for all freshmen and " information seekers " .
- If you are interested in eBooks , electronic journals and databases , you should take a look at our expert flyer .
FernUniversität in Hagen Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Germany Country
Hagen City
FernUniversität in Hagen Student Reviews & Awards
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Overall good experience
Studying at the Fernuni Hagen is especially suitable for people who want to get a degree alongside their job. The communication and organization is good and I felt very comfortable during the short time i was enrolled at the university. You can plan your weekly schedule very flexibly and you get good material to study at home. Overall I had a good study experience.
Fernuni_hagen_mk
very good study at fernuniversität hagen
Good experience
I am quite satisfied, but materials could be more up to date.
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