Founded in 1974 in Hagen, Germany, FernUniversität in Hagen is Germany’s only state distance-learning university, specializing in flexible and accessible higher education for students across the country and internationally. Guided by its motto “Learning without Boundaries,” the university combines academic excellence with innovation, digital education, and lifelong learning.

With multiple faculties and a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs, FernUniversität in Hagen focuses on economics, computer science, law, social sciences, and cultural studies, while offering flexible study options for working professionals. The university’s network of regional study centres and online platforms provides a vibrant and supportive learning environment. Today, approximately 15% of its student body is international, adding a global perspective to its academic community.