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…
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,…
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…
New rules: Not every Psychology programme leads to a degree in Psychotherapy
A new Psychotherapists’ Act came into force in September 2020. This new law also has an impact on the study of Psychology. [...]
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…
Enhanced access to medical degrees for non-traditional applicants
Around 1,000 medical students in Germany left school without a university entrance qualification (Abitur). The possibility to apply for a place in [...]
CHE University Ranking 2020: students praise broad perspective and strong practical emphasis of combined business subjects
The latest results of the University Ranking conducted by the Centre for Higher Education (CHE) were published today by DIE ZEIT in [...]
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 [...]