Fact check: Strong growth in student numbers not the only cause of lack of apprentices
The majority of young people find it difficult to decide whether to enter vocational education and training (VET) or higher education (HE)…
Number of students without Abitur has more than doubled in ten years
The number of students without a formal higher education entrance qualification has reached an all-time high in Germany: more than 70,000 people…
Software developers can also be trained in a completely different way
Computer science is one of the most popular degree programmes in Germany. However, CHE’s latest DataCHECK on the area of computer science…
Vocational academies differ to cooperative state universities
In some federal states of Germany, dual students can choose between studying at a university or a vocational academy (Berufsakademie). These two…
“Germany needs innovative bridging between academic and vocational education”
Be it studies for non-traditional applicants or dual study options – a growing number of people in Germany want the best of…
Dual studies in Germany: federal states differ widely in terms of study options and demand
Dual studies are growing in popularity in Germany. And yet the programmes that combine academic and vocational education vary significantly, depending on…
New record high: 66,000 non-traditional students in Germany
A growing number of people are taking the opportunity to qualify for a degree programme in Germany via the vocational route. Some…
Number of people eligible for higher education in Germany systematically underestimated
Many more people are eligible to study at a German higher education institution (HEI) than official statistics suggest. This is the conclusion…
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…
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…
Covid year group: CHE overview of bridge courses and tutorials for first-year students
The Coronavirus pandemic is having a particular impact on the 2021 intake of Abitur cohorts that are now starting university. Positive facts [...]
New record for the number of students without Abitur
Never before have so many people in Germany made use of the opportunity to secure a place at university on the basis…