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University of Hagen

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Hagen, Germany
801¨C1000th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Hagen

Basic information and contact details for the University of Hagen

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The University of Hagen is Germany¡¯s only state distance-learning university offering flexible degree programmes with the aim of making higher education accessible to all students. For over 40 years, the university has offered education to students who cannot or do not wish to pursue traditional on campus education.

Established in 1975, the university has become Germany¡¯s largest university located in the modern city of Hagen, the greenest city in the North Rhine-Westphalia.

The university's blended learning option offers a mix of in-person and online learning to those who it suits.

To enrol in a bachelor¡¯s degree, students require a German higher education entrance qualification or relevant vocational qualification. Open access courses are available to anyone, regardless of age or previous experience. Programmes are offered across five faculties: humanities and social sciences, mathematics and computer Science, psychology, business administration and economics and law.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Hagen

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
56 F : 44 M (1)
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International student percentage
11% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
226.1 (1)
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Student total
22592 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of Hagen

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Hagen

Arts and Humanities

  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Law

  • Law

Physical Sciences

  • Mathematics and Statistics

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology