Allensbach University Once Again „Excellent Provider“ at Fernstudium Direkt

14.01.2026
Allensbach University Once Again „Excellent Provider“ at Fernstudium Direkt

Five stars for Allensbach University

The comparison portal Fernstudium Direkt has once again recognized the best distance learning providers in Germany. The Allensbach University of Applied Sciences has received the top rating of five stars for the repeated time. 

Fernstudium Direkt is among the leading comparison portals for further education and studies in German-speaking countries and awards the FSD seal of quality annually to the top-rated academic and non-academic education providers on the platform. For the current FSD Seal of Quality 2025, 7,202 reviews received between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, were evaluated, recognizing a total of 49 „Excellent Providers“ and five „Very Good Providers.“ Participants described their experiences with their distance courses and distance study programs and rated the education provider's distance learning on a scale of one to five stars in three aspects. This results in an overall rating of one to five stars for the aspects of teaching and concept, content and materials, and support and organization. FSD quality seals are being awarded for the eleventh time to particularly outstandingly rated distance learning providers. More information at https://www.fernstudium-direkt.de/blog/aktuelles/besten-fernstudienanbieter-2026-fsd-siegel-gewinner-im-ueberblick

In this context, the Allensbach University of Applied Sciences in Konstanz has received the „Excellent Provider 2026“ seal for a top rating of five stars and is among the top ten universities on the platform. „We are very pleased about this further award from Fernstudium Direkt, which continues a whole series of awards and positive rankings in the distance learning university sector for our institution. That we are among the best distance learning universities in Germany year after year is a great honor for us. It shows us that our concept, consistently focused on quality, innovation, and practical relevance, is effective and that we meet the needs of students in academic education and further training, especially with a focus on part-time study,“ says Timo Keppler, Chancellor of the University. The Allensbach University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognized university in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg and offers various part-time Bachelor's and Master's programs in the field of economics.

With a consistent digital Distance learning concept Through Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in economics designed to be flexible, the state-recognized university primarily reaches working professionals from Germany and Austria who want to pursue structured and practice-oriented academic further education or a part-time course of study. University and education experts consider digital learning models to be an essential element in the education sector, now and in the future. Digital learning enables flexibility, freedom, and self-determination. Students can begin their studies at the private university at any time and extend the standard period of study by up to 18 months without additional fees. The degree programs at Allensbach University are accredited and designed as distance learning courses. All degree programs are also approved by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU).