The German Higher Education System
In her chapter “Das deutsche Hochschulsystem”, Johanna Witte focuses on research into the federal structure and the distinction between the two types of higher education institutions: universities and universities of applied sciences. In addition, dual and private higher education institutions of various kinds are becoming increasingly important. She also provides an overview of important panel studies that influence higher education research in Germany.
The Nomos handbook Hochschulforschung: Forschung über Hochschule und Wissenschaft provides a systematic overview of the current state of higher education research in Germany. The comprehensive handbook was edited by Peer Pasternack, Gabi Reinmann, and Christian Schneijderberg, and has been published as an open access publication.