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…
CHE Ranking 2025: Department survey launched
In addition to the student assessments, the facts about the individual degree programmes and departments are at the heart of the CHE…
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…
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…
CHE University Ranking 2025: First surveys begin
The data collection for the CHE Ranking 2025/26 begins. The new edition of the CHE Ranking will include more than 3,600 degree…
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…
146 German universities successful in third mission funding lines
The third mission, i.e. activities of universities that go beyond traditional research and teaching, is currently supported by the federal government in…
Minor importance of social media activities in science and higher education research
From science slams to podcasts – science communication in Germany is increasingly using new methods. However, this does not apply to the…
New ZEIT Study Guide: Results of Germany’s most detailed university comparison show high student satisfaction
The new ZEIT Study Guide 2024/2025 publishes excerpts from the current university ranking by the CHE Center for Higher Education Development. In…
Significantly higher percentage of women at second management level than among university heads in Germany
39 per cent of all deputy positions at state higher education institutions (HEIs) in Germany are held by women. Most of them…
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…