Higher education institutions as providers of continuing education: sharp rise in shorter formats
Those wishing to continue their education at a higher education institution (HEI) in Germany now have a wealth of different formats to…
Part-time study is far from being established
Around one-third of all gainfully employed persons in Germany do not work full-time. In contrast, despite the proportion of part-time students having…
Student grants, scholarships, etc.: CHECK on student finance 2020
The student population in Germany has increased by almost a million since 2005, but the number of student grant recipients has decreased [...]
Winter semester 2020/21: Leipzig and Saarbrücken have the highest proportion of degree programmes with an NC in Germany
Those wanting to start university this winter semester have a good chance of being offered a place. The proportion of degree programmes…
CHECK on transfer facilities at German higher education institutions
Virtually all higher education institutions (HEIs) transfer research findings, patents or stimuli to the economy or society. This now often takes place [...]
Alternatives to Abitur examination grades? An overview of aptitude tests at German higher education institutions
The topic of aptitude tests at higher education institutions is being discussed, not only in view of the possibility of Abitur examinations [...]