German Research Institutions

The FernUniversität in Hagen is the largest university in the German-speaking region by student numbers, and the only public distance learning university. Students of the FernUniversität can determine the pace of their own learning and integrate it into their daily lives because they are free to decide when and where they study. This means that a course can be combined with training, time for the family or a professional career. It is based on the blended learning system: The study material sent out by the FernUniversität constitutes the basis of courses. This is supplemented by digital media, online seminars, virtual lectures and other multimedia teaching and learning tools.