Universities of the arts are the most international type of higher education institution in Germany. This is evident among both students and faculty. Women hold professorships here at a higher-than-average rate. The student-to-faculty ratio also differs significantly from that at other higher education institutions. This is shown by…
Higher education in Germany remains heavily oriented toward a full-time model. Yet there is a great need for flexible study options. A new thematic dossier from the DUZ Spotlight series uses Finland as an example to show how universities can create more flexible study paths through open enrolment,…
How does the Thai higher education system perform, where do its particular strengths lie, and how do Thai higher education institutions compare internationally? On behalf of Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the CHE Centre for Higher Education carried out a comprehensive benchmarking of…
The European University Association has been selected for Erasmus+ funding to develop a comprehensive European University Leadership Academy. Building on the experience of EUA’s Leadership Development Programme, the new Academy will develop a broader European framework for university leadership development and expand opportunities for current and emerging university…
The European Higher Education Sector Observatory (EHESO) has launched the unique EHESO Benchmarking Tool for Higher Education Institutions, a new interactive platform that allows users to compare 3,500 higher education institutions across Europe with similar institutions, using a broad set of performance dimensions. The launch of this tool…
Sustainability is no longer merely an ad hoc, project-based or individual-driven initiative at German universities. Instead, a recent analysis by the CHE Centre for Higher Education shows that sustainability is already structurally embedded at four out of five universities in Germany. Around 70 per cent are members of…
More people without an Abitur (German higher education entrance qualification) are successfully completing a degree programme. According to the latest available data, the number exceeded the 10,000 mark for the first time in 2024. The number of students who have qualified for higher education through vocational routes also…
Since their inception in the 1970s, dual study programmes have been an integral part of the German educational landscape. Since then, this combination of vocational training and higher education has been characterized by strong development dynamics. A new article by Sigrun Nickel and Nicolas Reum from the CHE…
In chemistry, four out of five master's degrees lead to doctorates. Most doctoral theses are written in medicine. This is shown by a recent data report (‘DatenCHECK’) by the CHE Centre for Higher Education. Highest amount of doctoral degrees in Medicine, with numbers on the rise. Doctorates represent the highest academic degree that can…
Whether problem-solving skills, initiative, or digital collaboration: so-called future skills are among the competencies that are becoming increasingly important for participation in the labour market and society. For the first time, a DatenCHECK by the CHE now offers a unique overview of how differently future skills are promoted in 30 subjects or subject…
Engineering graduates are in high demand in Germany. This is due to both a shortage of skilled workers and a sharp decline in student numbers. The students themselves are very satisfied with their study conditions. This is shown by a survey of young engineers conducted as part of…
Spain is the most important partner country for German universities when it comes to student exchanges. This is shown by a recent ‘DatenCHECK’ (data analysis) by the CHE Centre for Higher Education. When it comes to representative target universities for student exchanges, German universities most frequently name institutions…
