University of Hagen: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1130 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #426 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #64 of 369 | In Germany |
| #13 of 64 | In North Rhine-Westphalia |
| #338 of 1,001 | For UX/UI Desgin |
| Top50% | For 88 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 71,351
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.fernuni-hagen.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 39%*
* The University of Hagen is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Hochschulreife - Abitur - Fachhochschulreife) or recognized equivalent (for access to degree programmes) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 71,351 |
Research profile
University of Hagen has published 10,675 scientific papers with 79,791 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Biology, and Business.
University of Hagen majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 160 | 238 |
| 1992 | 99 | 238 |
| 1993 | 106 | 309 |
| 1994 | 142 | 345 |
| 1995 | 142 | 373 |
| 1996 | 138 | 427 |
| 1997 | 152 | 497 |
| 1998 | 155 | 487 |
| 1999 | 178 | 653 |
| 2000 | 212 | 743 |
| 2001 | 200 | 777 |
| 2002 | 310 | 1522 |
| 2003 | 263 | 1502 |
| 2004 | 227 | 1490 |
| 2005 | 234 | 1697 |
| 2006 | 258 | 1828 |
| 2007 | 227 | 2180 |
| 2008 | 283 | 2355 |
| 2009 | 247 | 2414 |
| 2010 | 266 | 2626 |
| 2011 | 257 | 2759 |
| 2012 | 362 | 3141 |
| 2013 | 269 | 3091 |
| 2014 | 318 | 3481 |
| 2015 | 302 | 3244 |
| 2016 | 452 | 3341 |
| 2017 | 456 | 3568 |
| 2018 | 494 | 3911 |
| 2019 | 493 | 4266 |
| 2020 | 517 | 4977 |
| 2021 | 510 | 5675 |
| 2022 | 580 | 5807 |
| 2023 | 521 | 6808 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Bachelor, 1,500-2,400 per programme; Master, 700-1,200 per programme (EUR) |
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Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Hagen.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Administration, Business Computing, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, Law, Mathematics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Master | Business Administration, Computer Science, Distance Education, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Government, History, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Philosophy |
| PhD | Business Administration, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Social Sciences |
| Habilitation | Business Administration, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Law, Mathematics, Social Sciences |
University of Hagen alumni
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Oliver Kahn
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Oliver Rolf Kahn is a German football executive and former professional player who played as a goalkeeper. He started his career in the Karlsruher SC Junior team in 1975. Twelve years later, Kahn made his debut match in the professional squad. In 1994, he was transferred to Bayern Munich for the fee of DM 4.6 million, where he played until the end of his career in 2008. His commanding presence in goal and aggressive style earned him nicknames such as Der Titan ([deːɐ̯ tiˈtaːn], "The Titan") from the press and Vol-kahn-o ("volcano") from fans.
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Jens Spahn
- Enrolled in the University of Hagen
- 2003-2017 graduated with Master of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participantpolitical scientist
- Biography
-
Jens Georg Spahn is a German politician who served as Federal Minister of Health in the fourth cabinet of Chancellor Angela Merkel from 2018 to 2021. A member of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he has been the member of the lower house of the federal parliament, the Bundestag (German: Mitglied des Deutschen Bundestages, MdB), for Steinfurt I – Borken I since 2002.
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Guido Westerwelle
- Enrolled in the University of Hagen
- In 1994 graduated with Doctor of Laws
- Occupations
- lawyerwriterpoliticianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Guido Westerwelle was a German politician who served as foreign minister in the second cabinet of Chancellor Angela Merkel and Vice-Chancellor of Germany from 2009 to 2011, being the first openly gay person to hold any of these positions. He also led the liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) from 2001 until he stepped down in 2011. A lawyer by profession, he was a member of the Bundestag from 1996 to 2013.
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Oliver Bierhoff
- Occupations
- association football managerassociation football player
- Biography
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Oliver Bierhoff is a German football official and former player who played as a forward. He has previously served as the national team director of the German Football Association. A tall, strong and prolific goalscorer, Bierhoff was mostly renowned for his excellent abilities in the air, and as a target man, being able to deliver pin-point headers towards goal.
University of Hagen faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Cultural and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Education, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics | Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Computer Science | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Psychology | Psychology |
| Institute : Education and Media | Education, Media Studies |
| Institute : History | History |
| Institute : Modern German Literature and Media Studies | Literature, Media Studies |
| Institute : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| Institute : Political Science | Political Sciences |
| Institute : Psychology | Psychology |
| Institute : Sociology | Sociology |
| Research Division : European Constitutional Sciences | Constitutional Law |
| Research Division : History and Biography | History, Literature |
General information
| Alternative names | FU Hagen FernUniversität in Hagen |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Accreditation | Agency for quality assurance by accreditation of study progammes (AQAS) |
| Motto | Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est Knowledge Itself Is Power |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Universitätsstraße 47 Hagen, 58084 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 189,000 |