FernUni Hagen vs AKAD
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.
FernUni Hagen and AKAD in detail
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| Criterion | FernUni Hagen | AKAD |
|---|---|---|
| Country | DE | DE |
| Operator | staatlich | privat |
| Location | Hagen | Stuttgart |
| Founded | 1974 | 1959 |
| Format | print-based, online, Blended Learning | online |
| Start of studies | fixed dates | any time |
| Without Abitur | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition | State university of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Bologna-compliant | State-recognised (Baden-Württemberg), ZFU-approved, Bologna-compliant |
| Price level | ||
| Price example | approx. EUR 2,100 to 2,400 total (Bachelor) | from approx. EUR 219/month (Bachelor in Business Administration) |
What the table does not show
Exams. At FernUni Hagen: Mostly written on-site exams at regional and campus centres, some online exams. At AKAD: Online exams with proctoring or on-site exams at examination centres.
Accreditation. FernUni Hagen is institutionally accredited via State university, established by state law (North Rhine-Westphalia), with programme accreditation via Programmes accredited by FIBAA and AQAS (per programme). AKAD is institutionally accredited via German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) (2006, re-accredited 2023), with programme accreditation via Programmes accredited by ACQUIN and ZEvA; ZFU-approved.
Subjects. Both offer Business Administration, Computer Science. Only FernUni Hagen additionally offers Economics, Psychology, Mathematics, Legal Studies, Educational Science. Only AKAD additionally offers Technology, Industrial Engineering, Communication, Health, Management.