University of Hagen

The University of Hagen, located in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is the country's largest state-maintained distance teaching university with a student count of around 86,772. The university was established in 1974 and offers several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Overview

The University of Hagen, pronounced 'FernUniversität in Hagen' in German, is Germany's largest state-maintained distance teaching university and one of the country's most renowned research-rich universities. The university was established in 1974 and has since strived to provide high-quality education and research for over four decades now. Due to its unique open and distance learning model, the UoH has become accessible to a wide array of students, including those who are working full-time or living in remote areas. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines such as arts, business administration, mathematics, computer science, law, and cultural and social sciences. The UoH boasts an impressively large student faculty ratio, thus ensuring that every student receives individual attention. Moreover, the university has consistently received high rankings for its remarkable contribution to academics, scientific research, innovation, and graduate employability.