Study and Teaching

Enhanced access to medical degrees for non-traditional applicants

Thanks to changes in the admission procedures for studying medicine, the situation for applicants without a university entrance qualification (Abitur) has improved significantly. An information brochure published by the CHE Centre for Higher Education clarifies the main issues relating to the application process.
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Interview: Study on admission restrictions

Not all higher education institutions have admissions restrictions in place. Demand, not quality, dictates whether restricted admission policies apply to a subject at a higher education institution. “Do not limit yourself to one particular university town,” is the advice of CHE expert Cort-Denis Hachmeister, in conversation with Regina Brinkmann at Deutschlandfunk. Broadcast from 8 July 2020

Kurz & kompakt: What students need to know about dual study programmes

Not all degree programmes labelled “dual” automatically ensure smooth alternation between periods at university and practical phases. A current information brochure issued by the CHE Centre for Higher Education provides advice to prospective students on what they should look out for when choosing a dual study programme.