Statistics and News - Study in Germany for Free /statistics-and-news/ Information about ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Thu, 16 May 2024 15:19:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-01-01-32x32.png Statistics and News - Study in Germany for Free /statistics-and-news/ 32 32 New Study Reveals High Level of Satisfaction Among Students at German Universities /new-study-reveals-high-level-of-satisfaction-among-students-at-german-universities/ Thu, 16 May 2024 15:19:22 +0000 /?p=19829 A new ZEIT study guide has revealed that students who are pursuing higher education at German universities are highly satisfied with the system in the country. The guide, which is based on a ranking made by the CHE Center for University Development, includes opinions on study, teaching and research, as well as opinions from 120,000 […]

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]]> Germany Scholarships Up by 3% in 2023 – 31,400 Students Benefited /germany-scholarships-up-by-3-in-2023-31400-students-benefited/ Fri, 10 May 2024 13:06:43 +0000 /?p=19797 Over 31,400 students received a German scholarship in 2023, with the number of such grants increasing by three per cent. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), students with a scholarship now represent 1.1 per cent of the total student population, while 5,000 international students benefited from these grants last year, Studying-in-Germany reports. The scholarship […]

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]]> Indians Overcome Chinese As Top Source of International Students in Germany /indians-overcome-chinese-as-top-source-of-international-students-in-germany/ Thu, 02 May 2024 14:28:13 +0000 /?p=19773 Indians have become the largest nationality group among the international student community in Germany, overcoming the Chinese for the first time ever. According to data from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the number of Indian students has reached 42,997 in 2022, Studying-in-Germany reports. Indians became the number one nationality group among international students in […]

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]]> Over 3,800 University Students in Germany Were Under 18 in 2022 /over-3800-university-students-in-germany-were-under-18-in-2022/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:58:44 +0000 /?p=19717 In the 2022/2023 winter semester, a total of 3,800 students were under the age of 18, representing 0.13 per cent of 2.9 million students in the German universities. According to Destatis, the Federal Statistical Office, the number of underage students in Germany has changed in the last decade, with the highest number being recorded in […]

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]]> Higher Education in Germany: Key Trends & Statistics /higher-education-in-germany-key-trends-statistics/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:00:07 +0000 /?p=19327 Germany’s higher education system represents a blend of tradition and innovation, catering to a diverse student demographic with various academic and vocational aspirations.  This rich educational landscape, home to a significant number of universities and vocational schools, reflects the country’s commitment to comprehensive, high-quality education.  We have gathered some of the most important statistics regarding […]

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]]> German Universities’ Spending €3.3 Billion Higher in 2022 /german-universities-spending-e3-3-billion-higher-in-2022/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:49:55 +0000 /?p=19659 Expenditure of universities in Germany increased by five per cent in 2022, indicating that higher education institutions in the country spent €3.8 million more than they did in the previous year.  According to Destatis, the Federal Statistical Office, a good share of expenses was made for personnel – a remaining trend from the previous year, […]

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]]> DAAD Allocates €120 Million for Recruiting International Students as Highly Skilled Workers in Germany /daad-allocates-e120-million-for-recruiting-international-students-as-highly-skilled-workers-in-germany/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:37:39 +0000 /?p=19641 Starting in April, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will be allocating €120 million to fund universities across the country for the qualification of international students as future specialists. According to a press release by DAAD, a total of 114 projects have been selected for the “Campus Initiative for International Talents”, which will receive funding […]

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]]> Int’l Students in Germany to Enjoy More Employment Freedoms Under New Immigration Law /intl-students-in-germany-to-enjoy-more-employment-freedoms-under-new-immigration-law/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:32:32 +0000 /?p=19609 As of March 1, 2024, international students in Germany will enjoy more freedom of employment, as the second stage of the Skilled Worker Immigration Law became effective on the same day. The law, which makes it easier not only for students but also for foreign workers to move to Germany and settle there for employment […]

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]]> 3,700 Students Fail to Meet German University Admission Standards in 2023 /3700-students-fail-to-meet-german-university-admission-standards-in-2023/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:46:28 +0000 /?p=19583 German universities saw a one per cent decrease in the number of students registering for the admission qualification exam, also known as the Arbitur, representing 3,700 fewer eligible people to attain tertiary education. According to Destatis, the German Federal Statistical Office, 381,000 students took the Arbitur qualifications exam in 2023, while an uprising trend of […]

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]]> Germany Recognised as Second-Best Destination for Higher Education in Europe /germany-recognised-as-second-best-destination-for-higher-education-in-europe/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:47:20 +0000 /?p=19577 Germany has been ranked as the second-best European destination for higher education for 2024. According to Campus Advisor, which enables students to assess and provide feedback on their university experience, including courses, campus amenities, and faculty performance, Germany has an overall score of 4.41 out of five. Such a high score makes the country one […]

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]]> Number of German Students Abroad Increased by 3% While US, Croatia & Portugal Rise in Popularity /number-of-german-students-abroad-increased-by-3-while-us-croatia-portugal-rise-in-popularity/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:43:46 +0000 /?p=19411 German students are increasingly travelling abroad to pursue their academic careers, with countries like Croatia and the United States growing in interest, whereas China is regaining international students after the COVID-19 pandemic, data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has revealed. The number of German students enrolled in foreign universities has increased by three per […]

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]]> Women Represented 35% of New Students in Germany in Math, Natural Sciences & Engineering Programs in 2022 /women-represented-35-of-new-students-in-germany-in-math-natural-sciences-engineering-programs-in-2022/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:08:12 +0000 /?p=19394 A rise in the number of first-year female students in Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Engineering (MINT) has been noticed across higher education institutions in Germany during the first semester of 2022, Destatis reveals. According to the Federal Statistical Office, women, who are less likely to decide to study a STEM subject, are seeing a surge […]

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]]> Germany International Student Statistics 2024 /germany-international-student-statistics/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:40 +0000 /?p=6282 Germany is becoming a very popular study destination for ambitious international students, standing alongside major study-abroad destinations like the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. As a result, Germany has reached its goal of welcoming 350,000 international students in 2017, which is three years earlier than planned.  Germany’s total student population is 2.8 million, out […]

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]]> Germany’s Leading Role in Human Rights-Based Education /germany-leading-role-in-human-rights-based-education/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:56:19 +0000 /?p=19221 Every year on December 10th, the world observes Human Rights Day. This day marks the anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The Declaration is a key document that outlines the basic rights and freedoms everyone should have. Human Rights Day is a time to […]

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]]> Number of Students in Germany Drops For 2nd Year in a Row /number-of-students-in-germany-drops-for-2nd-year-in-a-row/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:42:08 +0000 /?p=17312 For the second year in a row, the number of students at German higher education institutions has marked a decline, straying from the increasing trend that the country has marked since the winter semester of 2007/2008. Newly released data by Destatis, the official German statistical office, show that in the winter semester of 2023/2024 there […]

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]]> Germany Reduces Deutschlandticket Price for Students to €29.4 From April 2024 /germany-reduces-deutschlandticket-price-for-students-to-e29-4-from-april-2024/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:22:00 +0000 /?p=15562 Around 2.9 million students in Germany, both German nationals and foreigners, will be able to buy their Deutschlandticket at a reduced price of only €29.4 starting from the summer semester of 2024, which starts in April. Currently, all students, like the rest of the population, have to pay €49 for Deutschlandticket, which is a subscription […]

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]]> Students in Germany Showing Growing Preference for Private Universities /students-in-germany-showing-growing-preference-for-private-universities/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:51:17 +0000 /?p=15372 Private universities in Germany are seeing a significant surge in popularity, with the share of students in these institutions increasing by twelve per cent over the last 20 years. In just two decades, the landscape of higher education in Germany has significantly changed. In the winter semester of 2001/02, there were just 49 of these […]

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]]> Germany Is Now World’s 3rd Most Popular Study Destination With Over 367k International Students /germany-is-now-worlds-3rd-most-popular-study-destination-with-over-367k-international-students/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:38:21 +0000 /?p=15282 Germany recently overtook Australia in the list of the most popular study destinations and now ranks third worldwide. It currently secures the first spot among the non-English speaking countries. The 2022/2023 winter semester witnessed a significant surge in international student enrollment at German universities, with a total of 367,578 students — a notable five per […]

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]]> Number of Students Who Acquired a German University Degree Fell by 2% Last Year /number-of-students-who-acquired-a-german-university-degree-fell-by-2-last-year/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:25:16 +0000 /?p=15224 Last year, around 506,000 students acquired a German university degree after completing their studies in the country. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, Destatis, this number represents a two per cent drop compared to 2021, when around 518,000 students, as well as doctoral candidates, acquired a degree, Studying-in-Germany reports. In contrast, the number […]

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]]> Technical University of Munich Decides to Reintroduce Tuition Fees for Non-EU Students /technical-university-of-munich-decides-to-reintroduce-tuition-fees-for-non-eu-students/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:40:27 +0000 /?p=15193 The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has decided to reintroduce tuition fees for all students from countries outside the European Union. Announcing the news, the president of the university, Thomas Hofmann, said that the tuition fees for non-EU students will start to apply from the winter semester of the academic year 2024/2025, Studying-in-Germany.org reports. As […]

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