Private Universities in Siegen: Part-Time Studies in the Siegerland

FOM campus in an affordable university town - study alongside your career
  • 1 University
  • 6 Courses
  • 102.000 Population
Siegen is a university town in the Siegerland with around 102,000 residents. The private study offering is limited to FOM University, which provides part-time programmes for working professionals. The University of Siegen with over 18,000 students dominates the higher education landscape. Siegen is one of the most affordable study locations in NRW.
📍 Region North Rhine-Westphalia
👥 Population 102.000
🎓 Students 18.000
🏠 Avg. Rent (shared flat) 330€/month
💰 Cost of Living Index 58
🚇 Public Transport Rating ★★★☆☆
🌙 Nightlife ★★☆☆☆
🌳 Green Spaces ★★★★★

All private Universities in Siegen

Shown are private universities headquartered in Siegen as well as private universities offering courses in Siegen.

FOM University of Applied Sciences

UAS · Private

  • Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
  • 45611 Students
  • Business Administration, International Management, Finance, Legal Sciences, Business Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Human Resources, IT Management, Communication Sciences, MBA, Business Psycholo…
  • Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Laws
  • 28 Degree programs in the directory
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All study programmes in Siegen

Part-time program · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Finance & Banking

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt a.M., Munich, Münster, Siegen, Stuttgart German
from 295 € monthly 12.390 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Business Psychology

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.Sc. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Aachen, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Cologne, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Neuss, Nuremberg, Siegen, Stuttgart, Wesel, Wuppertal German
from 365 € monthly 15.330 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Business Administration

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Aachen, Arnsberg, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hamburg, Hannover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Cologne, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Neuss, Nuremberg, Siegen, Stuttgart, Wesel, Wuppertal German
from 365 € monthly 15.330 € total
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Part-time program · Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Industrial Engineering

FOM University of Applied Sciences · M.Sc. · 4 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
4 Semester Bremen, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt a. M., Hamburg, Munich, Siegen German
from 395 € monthly 9.480 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Social Work

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Neuss, Nuremberg, Siegen, Stuttgart, Wesel, Wuppertal German
from 295 € monthly 12.390 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Industrial Engineering

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.Sc. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Bremen, Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Siegen, Neuss, Hamburg, Mannheim, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Cologne, Stuttgart, Wuppertal German
from 350 € monthly 17.100 € total
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Siegen is a university town of around 102,000 residents in southern North Rhine-Westphalia. The city is best known for the public University of Siegen, where over 18,000 students are enrolled. The private higher education offering is limited: FOM University of Applied Sciences operates a campus here for part-time studies. The HFH · Hamburg Distance Learning University supplements the offering with a local study centre.

What private programmes are available in Siegen?

FOM offers part-time Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Business Psychology, and Social Work at its Siegen campus. Lectures take place in the evenings and on weekends – ideal for working professionals who want to study alongside their jobs.

FOM's part-time model

FOM caters exclusively to working professionals. You need employment or an apprenticeship as a prerequisite. Tuition fees are around €300 per month – relatively moderate in the private higher education sector.

What does student life cost in Siegen?

Siegen is one of the most affordable study locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. The cost of living index is 58 (Numbeo). Rents are significantly lower than in Cologne, Düsseldorf or Bonn.

Rent and housing

A room in a shared flat costs around €330 per month on average. The housing market is solid – the University of Siegen ensures a functioning rental market with student halls and shared flat offerings.

What alternatives exist for studying in Siegen?

The University of Siegen offers a broad range of programmes from engineering to humanities as a public institution – without tuition fees. Those seeking a wider private offering can find numerous private universities in Cologne, Dortmund or Düsseldorf. Distance learning through FernUniversität Hagen or private distance learning universities is also worth considering.

Frequently asked questions about private studies in Siegen

Yes. FOM is an established provider of part-time programmes, and Siegen offers low living costs. The Siegerland has a strong SME economy that provides good employment opportunities alongside your studies.

Yes. FOM requires professional employment, an apprenticeship or an internship. The programme is designed so that it can be completed alongside work – classes take place in the evenings and at weekends.

No. The private offering in Siegen is limited to part-time and distance learning programmes. If you are looking for a full-time on-campus programme at a private university, consider locations such as Cologne, Düsseldorf or Dortmund.

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