23,000 degree programmes in Germany: Record level despite declining student numbers
The number of study opportunities at German universities has never been as large as this year. Around 500 additional programs are added…
Potential of transdisciplinary research at universities of applied sciences
The research project ‘TDR4HAW: Transdisciplinary Research at Universities of Applied Sciences – Status quo and potential of a sleeping giant’ was launched…
CHE Ranking 2025: Student survey begins
Over the next few months, students once again have the opportunity to assess their study conditions as part of the student survey…
Too few engineering students in Germany: Mechanical engineering particularly affected
There is a major shortage of skilled labour in the engineering sector in Germany. Politicians and professional associations have therefore been trying…
Number of part-time students in Germany on the decline
Part-time models have long been established in professional life. This does not apply to studying. At universities in Germany, the number of…
German universities intensify measures to prevent student drop-out
More than a quarter of all first-year students in Germany leave the higher education system without a degree. Better matching between students…
CHE Ranking 2025: Department survey launched
In addition to the student assessments, the facts about the individual degree programmes and departments are at the heart of the CHE…
Winter semester 2023/24: Fewer students, but more first-semester students in Germany
In the winter semester 2023/24, the number of students in Germany fell below 2.9 million for the first time since the winter…
Artificial intelligence in higher education: not yet on track in all subjects
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in degree programmes varies greatly between subjects in Germany. AI applications such as ChatGPT are already…
CHE University Ranking 2025: First surveys begin
The data collection for the CHE Ranking 2025/26 begins. The new edition of the CHE Ranking will include more than 3,600 degree…
Winter semester 2024/25: Hamburg has the highest proportion of degree programmes with restricted access
Many students will be receiving their school-leaving certificates again these days. Most degree programmes in Germany will then be completely open to…
146 German universities successful in third mission funding lines
The third mission, i.e. activities of universities that go beyond traditional research and teaching, is currently supported by the federal government in…