Overview

The state-recognised SRH Fernhochschule – The Distance Learning University specialises in online study options that accommodate working professionals. As a quality leader in distance learning, the university has developed a study model that offers maximum flexibility and guarantees excellent service. Our innovative online campus (E-Campus) serves as the hub for your studies, allowing you to succeed wherever and whenever it suits you, while managing work, training, family, or athletic commitments simultaneously.

Our university offers a selection of 70 Bachelor's and Master's online programs, as well as over 90 university certificates. Optional face-to-face classes and examinations are available at 21 sites. Currently, more than 12,000 students and certificate participants are enrolled at the largest university in the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg, which was voted Germany’s most popular distance learning university for the fifth time in 2023.

As a system-accredited university with permanent state recognition awarded by the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg, we hold the quality seal of the German Accreditation Council. All degree programs and certificate courses have received state accreditation.

Highlights

Accreditation and Rankings

• Top rating in the international QS ranking for SRH DLU - SRH Fernhochschule – The Distance Learning University is particularly pleased to be listed now with a top rating in the international "QS Stars" ranking. SRH DLU was able to score 5 out of 5 stars in the "Online Learning" category in the internationally acclaimed QS Stars ranking. A stamp that now also distinguishes the educational institution internationally as a quality leader in the distance learning market.
• EFMD Global - Our university is a full member of EFMD Global, an international network of the European Foundation for Management Development. With almost 1,000 institutional members in over 90 countries, EFMD Global is the largest international network in the business and management sector.
• FIBAA seal “Excellence in Digital Education”
• Most popular distance learning university in Germany 2023
• A carbon-neutral university - SRH Fernhochschule – The Distance Learning University, voted Germany’s most popular distance learning university for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, is a carbon-neutral university.