The World of Higher Education 2.32: 2 Topics, 1 Episode: German Higher Education and U-Multirank
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May 30, 2024 In this discussion, Dr. Gero Federkeil, head of international projects at the Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung in Germany, dives into the evolving landscape of university enrollment trends in Germany. He highlights the rise of universities of applied sciences and shifts towards fields like health professions and computer science. Gero also delves into U-Multirank, describing its unique multidimensional approach to higher education rankings and the challenges faced in attracting students amid simpler league tables. Exciting developments in benchmarking tools and future data releases are on the horizon!
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Growth In Health And Care Programs
- Enrollments are rising in health and care-related fields because of strong workforce demand.
- Nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, and social work show significant growth.
Flexibility Drives Private University Growth
- Private institutions are gaining enrollment despite fees by offering flexible, tailored study modes.
- Flexibility (part-time, block formats, work-study combinations) and responsiveness since COVID boost private appeal.
Private Providers Attract Diverse Students
- Private providers attract a more diverse student body, including those with work experience and family obligations.
- These non-traditional students choose private programs for tailored schedules rather than purely age-based differences.