Euro-FH vs HFH
Two distance-learning universities side by side, by the same criteria and with the same primary sources, so you can see where they really differ.
Euro-FH or HFH: which one suits whom?
HFH is a non-profit, rated cheaper, and offers engineering, nursing and social work, which are not part of Euro-FH's profile. Euro-FH in turn lets you start at any time, while HFH works with fixed dates.
Subject information refers to the focus areas recorded in this portal, not to the complete programme catalogue. Which university suits your situation depends on prior education, available time and goal.
Euro-FH and HFH in detail
The same criteria for both, every entry sourced. The information provided by the university is binding.
| Criterion | Euro-FH | HFH |
|---|---|---|
| Country | DE | DE |
| Operator | private (Klett Group) | private (non-profit) |
| Location | Hamburg | Hamburg |
| Founded | 2003 | 1997 |
| Format | online | online, Blended Learning, part-time / alongside work |
| Start of studies | any time | fixed dates |
| Without Abitur | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition | State-recognised (since 2003, Hamburg), Bologna-compliant | State-recognised (since 1997), approved under the Distance Learning Protection Act, Bologna-compliant |
| Price level | ||
| Price example | approx. EUR 13,400 to 20,650 total (Bachelor) | EUR 290 to 410/month (Bachelor) |
What the table does not show
Exams. At Euro-FH: Exams at examination centres across Germany or as online exams; rolling enrolment. At HFH: Exams either online or at one of the study centres.
Accreditation. Euro-FH is institutionally accredited via German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) (institutionally accredited), with programme accreditation via FIBAA (programme accreditation). HFH is institutionally accredited via State-recognised since 1997, with programme accreditation via Programme accreditation by ACQUIN.
Subjects. Both offer Business Administration, Psychology. Only Euro-FH additionally offers Management, Business Psychology, Education, Social Affairs. Only HFH additionally offers Law, Technology and Engineering, Health and Nursing, Social Work.