FERNFH Distance-Learning University of Applied Sciences
Austria's leading university for distance learning.
As Austria's first Distance-Learning University of Applied Sciences, we offer federally funded academic education that adapts to our students' lives. We provide flexible study models, smart learning environments and personal support. In this way, we create opportunities for people who want to combine work, family and study and realise their potential.
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About FERNFH
About our university: facts, mission statement, values & vision, areas of expertise.
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Academic Board
The academic board ensures academic quality in teaching and research.
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Executive Management
The executive management is the central governing body of FERNFH.
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Departments
In its departments, FERNFH pools its expertise in teaching and research.
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Quality management
Through continuous evaluation, our quality management ensures high standards in teaching, research and organisation.
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Team
Our team combines diverse expertise with commitment to help our students progress flexibly.
Our focus topics
Diversity, balance & excellence.
We set targeted focus areas to make our social responsibility visible and effective. The focus is on topics such as university & family, equality, gender & diversity, and the award for excellent teaching. They reflect how we see ourselves as a modern, open university: a place where we combine education with equal opportunities, diversity and quality.
In this way, we create conditions that foster individual potential and make excellent teaching visible.
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University & Family
With our focus on university & family, we create conditions that make it possible to combine study, work and private life.
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Equality, Gender & Diversity
Lived diversity and equality enrich our community and strengthen quality.
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Award for Excellent Teaching
Our teaching award honours outstanding commitment to teaching and shows that quality is at the heart of our work.
eLibrary
Our eLibrary provides digital access to academic literature, research and knowledge – anytime, anywhere. It also contains publications by our staff and the theses of our students.