Fernstudium

distance learning degree

noun FAIRN-shtoo-dee-um Rare

Also means

correspondence study

Usage Note

Fernstudium is a university programme conducted primarily by correspondence, postal or online means, allowing students to study without attending campus regularly. The FernUniversität in Hagen is Germany's most prominent distance-learning university. Popular with working adults.

Examples

"Sie absolviert ein Fernstudium in Wirtschaftsrecht, während sie Vollzeit arbeitet."

Natural Translation

She is completing a distance learning degree in commercial law while working full time.

Literal Translation

She completes a distance-study in commercial-law, while she full-time works.

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