Detailed introduction of the University of Hagen:

Introduction

The University of Hagen, known in German as Fernuniversität in Hagen and informally as FU Hagen, is a public research university in Germany that focuses primarily on distance learning.

Overview

Student size: In the winter semester of 2022/23, the number of students is 69,982, making it one of the universities with a larger number of students in Germany.

Faculty: It has 1,824 academic staff.

History

The University of Hagen was founded in 1974 by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and began its research and teaching activities in 1975. It was created in accordance with the concept of the British Open University, aiming to provide Germany with opportunities for higher education and continuing education through the distance education system.

Establishment time

Established in 1974, teaching activities began in 1975.

School strength

Academic status: As Germany's leading distance education institution, the University of Hagen has a high reputation and influence in the field of distance education, providing many students who cannot attend traditional campus education with the opportunity to receive higher education. The degrees it awards are equivalent to those of traditional German universities.

Scientific research results: It has carried out extensive research work in many disciplines and has achieved certain scientific research results, especially in business administration, economics, mathematics, computer science, law, psychology and other disciplines, and has contributed to the development of related fields.

International exchanges: It is a member of organizations such as the European University Association (EUA) and the European Association of Distance Learning Universities (EADTU), and has obtained ACQUIN, FIBAA and AQAS

The school is committed to providing equal higher education opportunities for students with different backgrounds and needs, emphasizing flexibility and autonomy. Through the distance education system, students can learn according to their own time and progress, cultivate students' independent learning ability and independent thinking ability, and pay attention to the improvement of teaching quality and academic level to ensure that students obtain educational results of the same quality as traditional campus education.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Including business administration and economics, mathematics, computer science, law, psychology, cultural studies and political science, these disciplines have strong strengths in teaching and scientific research, and provide students with rich courses and research opportunities.

Key laboratories: Although there is no clear key laboratory, the school cooperates with many enterprises and research institutions to provide students and teachers with a platform for practice and research, which promotes the development of disciplines and the transformation of knowledge.

Faculty

The school has five faculties, namely the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, the Faculty of Psychology, the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, and the Faculty of Law.

Ranking

It is not at the top of international comprehensive rankings such as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, but it has an important position in the field of distance education in Germany.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but registration fees and other administrative fees of about 300-500 euros per semester are required.

Textbook and learning resource fees: Since distance education requires the use of specific textbooks and online learning resources, additional fees may be required, and the specific amount varies depending on the course and learning materials.

Campus

Geographic location: The main campus is located in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In addition, there are more than 50 learning and research centers in Germany and Europe, providing students with a variety of learning places and resources.

Teaching facilities: The campus is equipped with advanced distance education technology facilities, such as online learning platforms, virtual laboratories, video conferencing systems, etc., to support students' distance learning and teachers' teaching activities. At the same time, the school also provides good scientific research facilities and laboratory conditions for full-time graduate students and academic researchers.

Campus life: Although most students learn through distance learning, the school still organizes various academic exchange activities, cultural activities and social activities for students and faculty to enrich campus life and promote communication and interaction between teachers and students.