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 them. Only 35 per cent of all degree… Continue reading Winter semester 2024/25: Hamburg has the highest proportion of degree programmes with restricted access

CHE analysis: More support for university entrants since the Covid pandemic

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There is a wide range of support available to help new students get started at university. For instance, four out of five departments at German higher education institutions (HEIs) currently… Continue reading CHE analysis: More support for university entrants since the Covid pandemic

Studying psychology abroad: problematic transition to German Master’s programmes

Psychology is one of the most popular subjects among students in Germany. Now, for the first time, aptitude tests are being held throughout the country prior to students embarking on… Continue reading Studying psychology abroad: problematic transition to German Master’s programmes

CHE University Ranking 2023: The latest evaluations of law, business and social work degree programmes

The latest results of the University Ranking conducted by the CHE Centre for Higher Education were published today by DIE ZEIT in the ZEIT Study Guide 2023/24 and on HeyStudium.… Continue reading CHE University Ranking 2023: The latest evaluations of law, business and social work degree programmes

Decline in the number of new students: universities experience significant losses

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After years of record levels, significantly fewer first-year students are now enrolling at higher education institutions (HEIs) in Germany. The impact of the decline on HEIs and subjects varies from… Continue reading Decline in the number of new students: universities experience significant losses

CHE Ranking 2022 of Master’s programmes in engineering sciences and psychology

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The CHE Ranking with the latest assessments by Master’s students is now available online. Subjects from the field of engineering sciences and psychology were once again investigated. Universities of technology… Continue reading CHE Ranking 2022 of Master’s programmes in engineering sciences and psychology

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 indicates low proportions of female students and low… Continue reading Software developers can also be trained in a completely different way

Hamburg, Saarland and Berlin have the highest proportion of NC subjects in winter semester 2022/23

Many school-leavers will shortly be receiving their Abitur certificates. They will then be free to choose from the majority of study programmes offered in Germany without having to undergo a… Continue reading Hamburg, Saarland and Berlin have the highest proportion of NC subjects in winter semester 2022/23

“Germany needs innovative bridging between academic and vocational education”

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Be it studies for non-traditional applicants or dual study options – a growing number of people in Germany want the best of both education systems. But there is a lack… Continue reading “Germany needs innovative bridging between academic and vocational education”