Never before have so many people in Germany made use of the opportunity to secure a place at university on the basis of their professional qualifications – the figure now… Continue reading New record for the number of students without Abitur
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Only few cancellations of lectures and examinations at German HEIs, despite the coronavirus
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic also has an effect on day-to-day university life. Nonetheless, higher education institutions (HEIs) in Germany were able to continue delivering lectures and assessing students… Continue reading Only few cancellations of lectures and examinations at German HEIs, despite the coronavirus
Family-friendly policies as a top priority of management help universities during and post-coronavirus pandemic
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The impact of the coronavirus pandemic poses major challenges for university staff and students with family responsibilities. A recent publication by the CHE Centre for Higher Education reveals which measures… Continue reading Family-friendly policies as a top priority of management help universities during and post-coronavirus pandemic
New rules: Not every Psychology programme leads to a degree in Psychotherapy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A new Psychotherapists’ Act came into force in September 2020. This new law also has an impact on the study of Psychology. Three-quarters of all higher education institutions (HEIs) now… Continue reading New rules: Not every Psychology programme leads to a degree in Psychotherapy
CHE Ranking 2020 for Master’s programmes in Business now online
In the CHE Ranking 2020, the assessments of Master’s students in the subjects of Business Administration, Economic Sciences, Industrial Engineering and Business Informatics, and Economics are now online. Besides providing… Continue reading CHE Ranking 2020 for Master’s programmes in Business now online
CHE Ranking 2021: Survey of students begins
Starting from today, students on undergraduate degree programmes will once again be asked to assess their study conditions. The following subjects are being updated for the CHE Ranking 2021: Biology,… Continue reading CHE Ranking 2021: Survey of students begins
Rogue courses and insolvency risks: what students need to know about dual study programmes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is a strong demand for dual study programmes in Germany. And yet not all degree programmes labelled “dual” automatically ensure smooth alternation between periods at university and practical phases.… Continue reading Rogue courses and insolvency risks: what students need to know about dual study programmes
DAAD presents CHE ranking in a new look
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The CHE University Ranking 2020/21 went online again on the DAAD website on 27 July, featuring the latest results for Law and Business Administration. Since 2003, the German Academic Exchange… Continue reading DAAD presents CHE ranking in a new look
Winter semester 2020/21: Leipzig and Saarbrücken have the highest proportion of degree programmes with an NC in Germany
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Those wanting to start university this winter semester have a good chance of being offered a place. The proportion of degree programmes with restricted admission has once again fallen slightly.… Continue reading Winter semester 2020/21: Leipzig and Saarbrücken have the highest proportion of degree programmes with an NC in Germany
KfW Student Loan: coronavirus crisis aid shown to have shortcomings in CHE Student Loan Test
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The number of new student loans taken out in Germany has fallen by almost half in the past five years, despite an increase in student numbers. Now the KfW Student… Continue reading KfW Student Loan: coronavirus crisis aid shown to have shortcomings in CHE Student Loan Test
About 60% of universities reported online learning provisions in their strategic planning pre-COVID-19, but only few appeared to be prepared for a quick shift to full online programmes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed millions of learners, teachers and researchers to new realities, new ways of learning and teaching, examination, communicating and doing research. It is clear that the… Continue reading About 60% of universities reported online learning provisions in their strategic planning pre-COVID-19, but only few appeared to be prepared for a quick shift to full online programmes
CHE University Ranking 2020: students praise broad perspective and strong practical emphasis of combined business subjects
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The latest results of the University Ranking conducted by the Centre for Higher Education (CHE) were published today by DIE ZEIT in the 2020/21 edition of the ZEIT Studienführer (study… Continue reading CHE University Ranking 2020: students praise broad perspective and strong practical emphasis of combined business subjects