Fact check: Strong growth in student numbers not the only cause of lack of apprentices Post from 16. November 2023 by Ulrich Müller The majority of young people find it difficult to decide whether to enter vocational education and training (VET) or higher […]
Number of students without Abitur has more than doubled in ten years Post from 14. March 2023 by Sigrun Nickel The number of students without a formal higher education entrance qualification has reached an all-time high in Germany: more than […]
Software developers can also be trained in a completely different way Post from 18. November 2022 by Jan Thiemann Computer science is one of the most popular degree programmes in Germany. However, CHE’s latest DataCHECK on the area of […]
Vocational academies differ to cooperative state universities Post from 15. June 2022 by Nicolas Reum In some federal states of Germany, dual students can choose between studying at a university or a vocational academy (Berufsakademie). […]
“Germany needs innovative bridging between academic and vocational education” Post from 25. April 2022 by Ulrich Müller Be it studies for non-traditional applicants or dual study options – a growing number of people in Germany want the […]
Dual studies in Germany: federal states differ widely in terms of study options and demand Post from 20. April 2022 by Sigrun Nickel Dual studies are growing in popularity in Germany. And yet the programmes that combine academic and vocational education vary significantly, […]
New record high: 66,000 non-traditional students in Germany Post from 28. March 2022 by Sigrun Nickel A growing number of people are taking the opportunity to qualify for a degree programme in Germany via the vocational […]
Number of people eligible for higher education in Germany systematically underestimated Post from 10. March 2022 by Sigrun Nickel Many more people are eligible to study at a German higher education institution (HEI) than official statistics suggest. This is […]
Around 2,000 degree programmes suitable for dual study Post from 16. July 2021 by Sigrun Nickel There are currently 1,989 dual study programmes in Germany, 1,960 of which lead to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. This […]
Higher education institutions as providers of continuing education: sharp rise in shorter formats Post from 26. May 2021 by Sigrun Nickel Those wishing to continue their education at a higher education institution (HEI) in Germany now have a wealth of different […]
Covid year group: CHE overview of bridge courses and tutorials for first-year students Post from 20. April 2021 by Cort-Denis Hachmeister [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Coronavirus pandemic is having a particular impact on the 2021 intake of Abitur cohorts that are now starting university. […]
New record for the number of students without Abitur Post from 25. March 2021 by Sigrun Nickel Never before have so many people in Germany made use of the opportunity to secure a place at university on […]