Higher education

What's behind Germany's obsession with doctorates?

Germany has by far the highest number of doctoral graduates in Europe every year and the doctor title is particularly revered in the country. We speak to an expert in the field to find out why.

Higher education

These are Germany's 11 best 'young' universities

A new Times Higher Education (THE) ranking shows which of Germany’s universities created after the Second World War are among the very best in the world.

University

Why small German university towns are the best for foreign students

The first challenge when thinking about where to study in Germany is this - where should I go? A country town or big city?

Education

Germany ‘only country left’ which holds to free higher education

A report on higher education in 13 countries published on Thursday found that Germany was the only one which still offers higher education without tuition fees to almost all students.

Education

German unis offer 'best deal' for foreign students in Europe

A new report shows that German universities are second only to the UK in terms of quality - and that they also beat out their British rivals in cost, lack of red tape and easier visa regulations.