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Do your thing.
And your degree.

Study flexibly, personally & affordably – at Austria’s leading university for distance learning.

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Do your thing.
And your bachelor's.

A degree that fits into your life – not the other way round.

Find your bachelor's

Do your thing.
And your master's.

Shape your future – with a master’s as your springboard.

Find your master's

Do your thing.
And keep learning.

Because career and study can go together without compromise.

Find your course

Higher education for how we live & work today

As Austria's leading university for distance learning, we are committed to giving everyone access to high-quality academic education – regardless of time, place, life circumstances or expensive tuition fees.

  • Flexible

    study model

    Our blended learning model combines online teaching with targeted on-campus sessions.

  • Personal

    support

    Lecturers and support teams guide our students throughout their studies.

  • Affordable

    tuition fees

    Study at the “standard rate”: our study places are federally funded.

Studying in the midst of life

People from all kinds of backgrounds study at FERNFH: working professionals, parents, people with fascinating life stories or ambitions of their own, and those fulfilling their dream of studying later in life. This diversity enriches our university and brings it to life.

Degree programmes

Find out about study options in health, business and computer sciences and decide what suits you, your goals and your life best.

Five reasons
to choose FERNFH

Want to develop further without giving up flexibility? Then FERNFH is exactly right for you – whether you have a job, a family or are a digital nomad.

A pioneer in distance learning
A proven distance-learning model for 20 years.

Breaking down barriers
Studying should be possible for everyone.

Federally funded study places
Benefit from a high-quality academic education without paying high tuition fees.

Job & studies
Study flexibly alongside your job – no relocation, no career break.

Personal support
Excellent support – on the online campus and in person during on-campus sessions.