Yes, all bachelor's and master's distance learning programmes offered by zfh in cooperation with our partner universities of applied sciences are accredited and internationally recognised.

Most of our programmes are taught in German. The zfh also offers a number of distance learning courses in English.

Yes, that is possible! In fact, under certain conditions, you can be admitted to both bachelor's and master's programmes even without an Abitur. For further information and advice, please contact admission@zfh.de.

Yes, that is possible! The prerequisites are a university entrance qualification and (usually) several years of relevant professional experience, as well as passing an aptitude test. Not all master's programmes allow this. For further information and advice, please contact admission@zfh.de.

The information events mainly take place online.
You can find the dates at: www.zfh.de/studium/fuer-interessierte/infotermine/ (only available in German)

Registration for the summer semester is possible from 1 November to 15 January each year. For the winter semester, the application period begins on 1 May and ends on 15 July each year. The application deadlines for some degree programmes differ from these dates. For prospective students without a first university degree, the registration deadline is earlier at some universities of applied sciences.

You can register directly online: www.zfh.de/en/study/for-prospective-students/registration/
There you will find everything you need to know about the application process.

If your application is successful, we will send you the Notification of Admission and Study Fees with further information on enrolment by email. Once you have paid your tuition fees, you will be admitted to the distance learning programme. Enrolment at the respective university of applied sciences will take place at the beginning of the semester. 

Exclusively via the zfh online portal. You can find the re-registration periods on our website. At the beginning of the re-registration period, you will receive a reminder email explaining the steps for your re-registration. After the re-registration period has ended, you will receive your notification of study fees. Payment of the fees is a prerequisite for continuing your studies and receiving study materials. If you do not re-register, you will be de-registered at the end of the semester. But don't worry, we will remind you of your re-registration deadline in good time so that you don't miss anything. 

The federal government and federal states provide support for financing your distance learning programme. Student loans are also available. You can find all the important information here: https://www.zfh.de/studium/beratung/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ (only available in German)

Yes, you can declare your expenses for professional training or further education in your tax return and claim them as tax deductions.

All important information and application forms can be found here: www.zfh.de/bildungsfreistellung (only available in German)

Our zfh team is here to help you with any questions you may have about enrolment, re-registration, the dispatch of study materials and funding opportunities. The programme teams at your university of applied sciences are available to provide you with subject-specific support.

The semesters at universities of applied sciences in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland cover the following periods:
1 March – 31 August: summer semester
1 September – 28 February: winter semester

The following applies to the federal state of Hesse:
1 April – 30 September: summer semester
1 October – 31 March: winter semester

The start of the lectures varies depending on the university of applied sciences and the degree programme.

You can find the dates for the current semester here: www.zfh.de/studium/fuer-interessierte/praesenztermine/ (only available in German)

The examinations take place either during the on-campus sessions or online. Each subject concludes with an assessment. This can take the form of written examinations, case studies or term papers. When you enrol in modules, you will receive a graded individual or overall certificate after successful participation. If you fail an exam, you can retake or repeat it.