HFH vs DIPLOMA
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.
HFH or DIPLOMA: which one suits whom?
Both have fixed start dates and very similar subjects: business administration, law, health, social work, psychology. DIPLOMA is one price level cheaper and examines on site. HFH lets you choose between online exams and a study centre.
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.
HFH and DIPLOMA in detail
The same criteria for both, every entry sourced. The information provided by the university is binding.
| Criterion | HFH | DIPLOMA |
|---|---|---|
| Country | DE | DE |
| Operator | private (non-profit) | private |
| Location | Hamburg | Bad Sooden-Allendorf |
| Founded | 1997 | 1997 |
| Format | online, Blended Learning, part-time / alongside work | online, Blended Learning, On-site, dual |
| Start of studies | fixed dates | fixed dates |
| Without Abitur | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition | State-recognised (since 1997), approved under the Distance Learning Protection Act, Bologna-compliant | State-recognised (indefinitely since 2008), Bologna-compliant |
| Price level | ||
| Price example | EUR 290 to 410/month (Bachelor) | EUR 137 to 337/month (Bachelor distance learning) |
What the table does not show
Exams. At HFH: Exams either online or at one of the study centres. At DIPLOMA: On-site exams at study centres across Germany; regular start in April and October.
Accreditation. HFH is institutionally accredited via State-recognised since 1997, with programme accreditation via Programme accreditation by ACQUIN. DIPLOMA is institutionally accredited via State-recognised, indefinitely since 2008, with programme accreditation via Programme accreditation by AHPGS, AQAS and FIBAA.
Subjects. Both offer Business Administration, Law, Psychology, Social Work. Only HFH additionally offers Technology and Engineering, Health and Nursing. Only DIPLOMA additionally offers Health, Education, Design and Media, Technology and IT.