Growth? Yes, but not uncontrolled: more than 21,000 degree programmes offered in Germany
There have never been so many study options available at German higher education institutions (HEIs) as there are this year. This is…
Around 2,000 degree programmes suitable for dual study
There are currently 1,989 dual study programmes in Germany, 1,960 of which lead to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. This represents 9.5…
Examples of social innovation driven by German higher education institutions
Social innovation is the term used to describe new social practices or concepts that lead to change in society. One example of…
Winter semester 2021/22: Hamburg, Berlin and Saarland have the highest proportion of numerus clausus subjects
Every year in Germany, around 900,000 people start out at university. The majority of degree programmes are open to all first-year students,…
Lack of diversity: More than three-quarters of Germany’s university heads are male
The leadership of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Germany are a rather homogeneous group. In this country, the typical head of an [...]
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…
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…
Guest article by Frank Ziegele on the financing of higher education institutions during the coronavirus crisis
Until now, Germany’s higher education institutions (HEIs) have come through the crisis better than their counterparts in other countries. The starting situation [...]