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…
Artificial intelligence in higher education: not yet on track in all subjects
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in degree programmes varies greatly between subjects in Germany. AI applications such as ChatGPT are already…
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…
CHE University Ranking 2023/2024 now with new results for Master’s programmes: Much praise for study conditions on Master’s programmes
The new Master’s ranking of the CHE Centre for Higher Education is now available free of charge online at ZEIT ONLINE, and…
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…
Professors’ perspectives on promotion of future skills in university teaching in eight subjects
Students need a new set of skills for today’s and tomorrow’s world of work. An analysis by the CHE Centre for Higher…
International review of the promotion of teaching and learning in higher education
Which public and private organisations, programmes, projects or networks outside Germany promote the development of teaching in higher education and innovation in…
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…
Monitoring Teacher Education expert alliance calls for urgent reform of teacher education
The shortage of teachers in Germany is likely to affect the educational mission of schools for the next two decades. The digital…
CHECK Housing & Mobility: Saarland is the federal state with the highest proportion of students still living at home with their parents
The housing situation of students, whether they live in rental apartments, shared flats or the parental home, differs greatly from region to…
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…