implemented in Germany. However, empirical studies show that this can be very questionable. The aim to reduce the average study … the Bachelor‘s degree is broadly accepted among future employers, the majority of students do not trust the career …

had an impact on the number of first-year students. Our results indicate that this is not the case. This observation might …, while students are more interested in the reputation of their preferred field of study. Hence, students compare the quality …

subject of discussion. After the end of the pandemic-related restrictions, learning losses of students are being assessed and … state programs were launched to help students catch up after Corona. However, to evaluate whether and how the programs have … basis in Germany is not suf-ficient in an international comparison to fully assess the effects of the COVID19 pandemic on …