What economic and psychological factors influence our daily environmentally friendly behavior? How does this behaviour affect our mood? And do people really put their intention to reduce their meat…
Welcome to the International Centre
Based on our values and the principle of equal treatment and appreciation in the "Equality, Gender & Diversity Management" section of our statutes, we are…
International Prospectus & Course Catalogue The Distance-Learning University of Applied Sciences, Wiener Neustadt, Austria 2024-2025 The Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH was founded in 2006 and is Austria’s…
Can gratitude suppress the desire for money? What effects can gratitude have on monetary desire? Prof. Dr Agata Gąsiorowska will answer these and other questions in her online lecture on 21 March…
Datasheet Facts about Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH Status: November 2023 Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH Austria’s first Distance-Learning University of Applied Sciences Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH was…
ECTS & Assessment
ECTS
All courses at FERNFH are allocated ECTS credits. 1 ECTS credit point corresponds to 25 real working hours. The workload of an academic year is measured with 60 ECTS…
Do I have to be on site on attendance days?
Whether you have to travel to the FERNFH as a freemover for the on-campus-sessions is the responsibility of the respective programme director(s).
Who can apply and how does the application process work?
Anyone who wants/needs to spend a semester abroad and is enrolled at a university.
Application process
Please send enquiries directly to…
What do I have to consider when entering and staying in Austria?
Please check https://oead.at/en/to-austria/entry-and-residence to see whether you need a visa or other residence documents to enter…
In which language are the courses held?
All courses at FERNFH are held in German. If German is not your first language, you can only be admitted if you have an appropriate knowledge of the German…
Proof/Transcript of Records
The Transcript of Records will be sent to you immediately after completion of the "semester abroad" via download in FHelix.
What is a freemover?
Freemovers are students who organise their studies abroad as guest students autonomously, i.e. in contrast to exchange students, independently of the exchange or cooperation…
Empathic Design & Innovation
To be admitted to the Empathic Design & Innovation course, applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
General university entrance qualification…
Marketing Essentials
To be admitted to the Marketing Essentials course, applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
General university entrance qualification (according to § 64 para. 1…
Current social norms in Western societies advocate for increasing diversity in top leadership positions. Statistics show that women, individuals from underrepresented ethnic groups, and those with a…
Current social norms in Western societies advocate for increasing diversity in top leadership positions. Statistics show that women, individuals from underrepresented ethnic groups, and those with a…
MA in Business Administration and Psychology
First ranking based on defined criteria (weighting: 20%): After submitting the documents and the letter of motivation, applicants are ranked according…
BA in Business Informatics
The following criteria are taken into account for admission to the degree programme:
Online admission interview (weighting: 40%): The admission interview takes place…
Evaluation in the Health, Social and Education Sector
Structured admission interview by the programme director
The aim of the admission interview is to use a standardized interview to assess the…
MA in Business Informatics
First ranking based on defined criteria (weighting: 20%) After submitting the documents and the letter of motivation, applicants are ranked according to defined…
BA in Business Administration and Psychology
Online entrance test (weighting: 80%): The aptitude test takes place online at the FERNFH Public Campus. It consists of an English test (Matura level)…
BA in Aging Services Management
Online entrance test (weighting: 65%): This consists of a subject-related test for which you can prepare using the documents provided. The aptitude test is held in…
NPO Management Basic
Written confirmation by the Red Cross of Lower Austria that you have been sent as a participant Standardised application form Matriculation certificate /…
Evaluation in the Health, Social and Education Sector
Diploma certificate / bachelor’s degree examination certificate / collective certificate of previous university studies indicating 3 ECTS in…
Relevant professional experience (plus additional examinations)
A relevant professional qualification is either a completed apprenticeship in a profession relevant to the subject or the completion…
Even if you don't have a school-leaving certificate, you can still complete a Bachelor's degree programme! You can find out how to do this here.
In general, you have to prove that you have the…
Completion of an equivalent degree programme
In order to be able to complete an advanced Master's degree programme at FERNFH, you must have completed an equivalent degree programme at a recognized…
Relevant Bachelor's degree
In order to be able to complete an advanced Master's degree programme at FERNFH, you must have completed a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. The fulfilment of the…
General university entrance qualifications
The general university entrance qualification, proven by an Austrian school-leaving certificate or a certificate of the vocational matriculation…
Astin Malschinger teaches marketing, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking at Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH. She has used creative problem solving as the foundation of her work for the past 25…
Members of the Academic Board
Head of the Academic Board
Martin Staudinger Christa Walenta
Representatives of the programme directors
Tanja Adamcik, Programme director BA in Aging…
Birgit Teufer works as a research assistant at the Institute of Business and Psychology at the Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH since September 2023. Her research interests lie in the areas of…
Julia Schöllbauer has been working as lecturer & researcher at the Institute of Business and Psychology at the Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH since September 2023. Before, she has been involved with…
Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH pursues applied research in cooperation with national and international partners. In addition to research projects specific to study programs, the overarching priority of…
1. Your registration
Call up our online applicant’s portal and register with your contact details. Click on "Submit" and you will receive a personalized link to confirm your registration to the…
When can I start studying on an executive education programme at FERNFH?
All programme dates, such as when it starts and the dates of on-campus sessions, are displayed on the Academic calendar on…
Which executive education programmes can I study at Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH?
At FernFH, you can study on certificate programmes, diploma programmes, one MBA programme and one MSc programme:
…
What are the requirements for a master's degree?
Detailed information on the admission requirements for a master’s degree at Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH is available here.
Information on admission to…
What are the requirements for a bachelor's degree?
Detailed information on the admission requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH is available here.
Can I study at FERNFH without a general university entranee qualification?
Yes, if you have a relevant professional qualification (plus additional examinations). Further details on the subject of…
Which equipment is required for distance learning?
To study at the Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH, you need the following working materials:
PC or Notebook Current internet browser (Chromium e.g.…
How much are the tuition fees?
All degree programmes at FERNFH are financed by public funds. Tuition fees amount to EUR 363.36 plus student union fee (2021/22: EUR 20.70) per semester.
How does distance learning at FERNFH work?
Distance learning consists of 3 on-campus sessions (2 days each, Friday and Saturday) and two self-defined distance learning phases. The on-campus sessions…
Which degree programmes can I study at Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH?
Aging Services Management | Bachelor’s degree Business Administration and Psychology | Bachelor’s degree Business…
Useful links
General
Psychological counselling for students Arbitration body’s office for students Recommendation of the association of universities of applied sciences for the…
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