Veterinary medicine has the highest proportion of female students of all fields of study in Germany
Since the winter semester 2021/22, there have been more female students than male students at German universities. Economics and social sciences are…
Private universities remain popular in Germany
Around one in eight students in Germany was enrolled at a private university in the winter semester 2023/24. The private IU International…
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…
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…
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…
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…
One in five students at Hamburg’s higher education institutions study part-time
After a recent peak, the number of part-time students in Germany has fallen slightly again. More than half of them are enrolled…
Private HEIs in CHE’s DataCHECK: young, metropolitan, narrow range of programmes
Private higher education institutions (HEIs) are experiencing a boom. Two of the three largest HEIs in Germany are now privately funded. However,…
CHE analysis: More support for university entrants since the Covid pandemic
There is a wide range of support available to help new students get started at university. For instance, four out of five…
Admission restrictions at higher education institutions in Germany in winter semester 2023/24
Those planning to start university in Germany this winter semester have a good chance of being offered a place. Only about 38…
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…