FernUni Hagen vs Euro-FH
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 or Euro-FH: which one suits whom?
FernUni Hagen is a state university, Euro-FH a private university of applied sciences. Hagen is far cheaper but requires fixed semesters and mostly on-site exams. Euro-FH sits at the top of the price scale and offers a start at any time and a four-week trial period.
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.
FernUni Hagen and Euro-FH in detail
The same criteria for both, every entry sourced. The information provided by the university is binding.
| Criterion | FernUni Hagen | Euro-FH |
|---|---|---|
| Country | DE | DE |
| Operator | state | private (Klett Group) |
| Location | Hagen | Hamburg |
| Founded | 1974 | 2003 |
| 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 (since 2003, Hamburg), Bologna-compliant |
| Price level | ||
| Price example | approx. EUR 2,100 to 2,400 total (Bachelor) | approx. EUR 13,400 to 20,650 total (Bachelor) |
What the table does not show
Exams. At FernUni Hagen: Mostly written on-site exams at regional and campus centres, some online exams. At Euro-FH: Exams at examination centres across Germany or as online exams; rolling enrolment.
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). Euro-FH is institutionally accredited via German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) (institutionally accredited), with programme accreditation via FIBAA (programme accreditation).
Subjects. Both offer Business Administration, Psychology. Only FernUni Hagen additionally offers Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Legal Studies, Educational Science. Only Euro-FH additionally offers Management, Business Psychology, Education, Social Affairs.