FernUniversität in Hagen for Erasmus: International Office contact, language of instruction, virtual mobility, AStA and the realities of distance study.
City: Hagen
Country: Niemcy
Erasmus code: D HAGEN01
Students: 76000
Student union: Verfasste Studierendenschaft der FernUniversität in Hagen, with AStA as its executive body
International office: International Office; admissions for foreign candidates are handled by the Student International Office, the Auslandsamt
Office e-mail: international@fernuni-hagen.de
Office phone: +49 2331 987 4245
Teaching languages: German. The university states directly that the language of instruction and examination is almost exclusively German, with only selected modules available in English or other languages depending on the programme. Free online German courses are run through the studyBRIDGE programme, preparatory cours
Accommodation: The university does not offer housing to Erasmus students and states this directly, since studies are conducted remotely, though it does offer help finding accommodation. Students studying remotely from abroad do not need German health insurance, and distance study alone does not provide grounds for
Strong programmes: Five faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Economics and Management, and Law. More than 30 degree and continuing education programmes. The TestAS track, an entrance exam for candidates with foreign qualifications not directly recognised in Germany,