German Higher Education-related Organizations

Government Regulatory Organizations

This uniRank category encompass all federal, national, state, or local government bodies and agencies that are responsible for recognizing, overseeing, regulating and/or funding higher education institutions. Examples of such government regulatory organizations include Ministries of Higher Education, Departments of Higher Education and other similar government bodies with the authority and responsibility to govern the higher education sector. These organizations play a vital role in ensuring the quality and standards of higher education institutions within their respective jurisdictions.

Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
Established in 1847, the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts) is the state ministry responsible for higher education, research and cultural affairs in the German state of Bavaria. The ministry is responsible for developing and… learn more

Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung, Gleichstellung und Bezirke, Hamburg
Founded in 1919, the Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Gleichstellung (Authority for Science, Research and Gender Equality) is a government organization in Hamburg, Germany that plays a crucial role in higher education. The organization is responsible for promoting and supporting research,… learn more

Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, Deutschland
The Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (Federal Ministry of Education and Research) is a government agency in Germany responsible for promoting education and research in the country. The ministry was established in 1955 and is headquartered in Berlin.

The main objective of the ministry is… learn more

Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
Established in 1984, Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst - HMWK is the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts of the state of Hesse in Germany.

The ministry is responsible for the administration and funding of universities and other institutions of higher education,… learn more

Konferenz der Kultusminister der Länder in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Founded in 1948, the Konferenz der Kultusminister der Länder in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland - KMK (Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany) is an organization that plays a crucial role in higher education in Germany.… learn more

Ministerium für Bildung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt
Founded in 1990, the Ministerium für Bildung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (Ministry of Education of the State of Saxony-Anhalt) is a government agency responsible for overseeing the education system in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. The ministry is headed by the Minister of Education, who is… learn more

Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur, Saarland
Founded in 1949, the Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur, Saarland (Ministry of Education and Culture in the German state of Saarland) is a government ministry responsible for the development and implementation of policies related to education, research and culture in the region. The ministry plays a… learn more

Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein
Established in 1949, the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of the State of Schleswig-Holstein (Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein) is a government ministry responsible for the development and implementation of policies related to education,… learn more

Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Established in 1990, the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) is a government ministry responsible for the development and implementation of policies related to education, science and… learn more

Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
Established in 1970, the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen) is a government ministry responsible for the development and implementation of policies related to culture, science and research in… learn more

Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz
Founded in 1947, the Ministry of Science and Health of Rhineland-Palatinate (Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz) is a government ministry responsible for the development and implementation of policies related to science, research and health in the German state of… learn more

Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Brandenburg
Founded in 1990, the Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of Brandenburg (Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur) is a government ministry responsible for the development and implementation of policies related to science, research and culture in the German state of Brandenburg. Its… learn more

Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg
Founded in 1951, the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg (Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg) is a government ministry responsible for the development and implementation of policies related to science, research and the arts in the German… learn more

Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur
The Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Lower Saxony Ministry for Science and Culture) is a government department responsible for overseeing the development of higher education, research and culture in the German state of Lower Saxony. The ministry was established in 1955 and… learn more

Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
Established in 1990, the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Saxon State Ministry of Science and Culture) is the government agency responsible for promoting and supporting higher education, research and cultural affairs in the state of Saxony, Germany. Its main objective is to… learn more

Senatorin für Bildung und Wissenschaft, Bremen
Established in 1945, the Bremen Senator for Education and Science (Senatorin für Bildung und Wissenschaft, Bremen) is a key political figure responsible for overseeing the education and research sectors in the German state of Bremen.

As Bremen Senator for Education and Science is responsible for a… learn more

Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit, Pflege und Gleichstellung, Berlin
Founded in 1999, the Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit, Pflege und Gleichstellung (Senate Department for Science, Health, Nursing and Gender Equality) is an organization that plays a crucial role in higher education in the city of Berlin. It is responsible for the coordination and… learn more

Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Jugend und Sport
Established in 1990, the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Jugend und Sport (Thuringian Ministry for Education, Youth and Sport) is a government agency responsible for overseeing the education, youth and sport of the state of Thuringia in Germany. The ministry's main responsibilities include… learn more

Accreditation and Quality Evaluation Organizations

This uniRank category includes public or private entities responsible for assessing and evaluating the quality, standards and performance of higher education institutions as a whole or their specific programs. Accreditation organizations typically have established criteria and guidelines that institutions must meet to be accredited. These criteria often cover areas such as faculty qualifications, curriculum, student services, infrastructure, governance and educational outcomes. The evaluation process usually involves self-assessment by the institution, peer reviews, site visits and documentation reviews. Accreditation is typically granted for a specific period and institutions must undergo periodic reviews to maintain the accredited status of the institution or its programs. Quality evaluation organizations, also known as quality assurance agencies or quality councils, are also responsible for evaluating and ensuring the quality and standards of educational institutions and programs. Quality evaluation organizations often assess institutions based on factors such as educational outcomes, faculty qualifications, research output, student support services, infrastructure, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Both accreditation or quality evaluation organizations may operate at the national, regional or international level. The evaluations conducted by these organizations serve multiple purposes. They provide information to prospective students, employers, and other stakeholders about the quality and credibility of institutions or programs. Additionally, the evaluations can help institutions identify areas for improvement and implement quality enhancement measures.
It's worth noting that accreditation and quality evaluation organizations can vary in their structures, methodologies and specific areas of focus. Different countries and regions may have their own accrediting bodies or quality assurance agencies with distinct frameworks and processes for evaluation

Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programmes
Established in 2002, the Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programmes (Agentur für Qualitätssicherung durch Akkreditierung von Studiengängen) is an independent non-profit organisation dedicated for the accreditation of higher education institutions in Germany and abroad.… learn more

Akkreditierungs-, Certifizierungs- und Qualitätssicherungsinstitut e.V.
Established in 2001, the Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (Akkrediterungs-, Certifizierungs- und Qualitätssicherungs-Institut, ACQUIN) is a member-based, non-profit organisation, operating under the licence of the German Accreditation Council, whose members are higher… learn more

Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik
Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik (ASIIN) or Accreditation Agency for Study Programs in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, is an independent and non-profit accreditation agency… learn more

Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge im Bereich Gesundheit und Soziales
Founded in 2001, Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge im Bereich Gesundheit und Soziales or Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS), is an interdisciplinary and multiprofessional organization whose main tasks include the accreditation of Bachelor and Master programs in health… learn more

Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation
Established in 2002, the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) is a quality assurance agency based in Germany that provides evaluation and accreditation services to higher education institutions and their programs in the field of business, management and social… learn more

Stiftung zur Akkreditierung von Studiengängen in Deutschland
The Stiftung zur Akkreditierung von Studiengängen in Deutschland (Foundation for the Accreditation of Study Programs in Germany) is an organization responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Germany. It was established in 2005 as a result of the Bologna Process, which aimed to… learn more

University Associations and Alliances

This uniRank category encompass all organizations or collaborative networks that bring together multiple universities or higher education institutions with a common purpose. These associations and alliances serve as platforms for cooperation, knowledge sharing and advocacy within the higher education sector. They promote collaboration among member institutions, address common challenges and work towards common goals. University associations and alliances may operate at the local, national, regional or international level.

European Consortium of Innovative Universities
The European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU) is a network of 13 European universities that collaborate on research and education to address global challenges and drive innovation. The network was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in the Netherlands.

ECIU aims to promote innovation,… learn more

TU9 German Institutes of Technology
TU9 German Institutes of Technology is an association of nine leading technical universities in Germany. It was founded in 2003 with the aim of promoting top-level research and teaching in engineering and natural sciences. The TU9 universities are among the most prestigious and research-intensive… learn more

Advocacy Organizations

This uniRank category encompass all entities or groups dedicated to promoting and advancing the interests, needs and value of higher education at various levels. These organizations work to influence policy, advocate for funding and support and raise awareness about the importance of higher education in society.

Wissenschaftsrat, Deutschland
The Wissenschaftsrat (German Council of Science and Humanities) is an independent advisory body in Germany that advises federal and state governments on science and higher education policy. It was established in 1957 and has since played a crucial role in shaping the German higher education… learn more

Other Higher Education-related Organizations

This uniRank miscellaneous category encompasses various entities and organizations that are related to the field of higher education but do not fit neatly into the categories above. These organizations play diverse roles and contribute to the advancement, support and development of higher education in different ways.

Conseil Européen pour les Langues
The Conseil Européen pour les Langues - CEL (European Language Council) is an organization dedicated to promoting language learning and teaching in Europe. Founded in 1991, the CEL is a non-profit organization that works to promote the use of languages in Europe and to foster a multilingual and… learn more

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Established in 1925, the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) or German Academic Exchange Service, is a non-profit organization that supports international academic exchange and cooperation. Founded in 1925, the DAAD has become one of the world's largest funding organizations for… learn more

Deutsch-Französische Hochschule - Université Franco-Allemande
The Deutsch-Französische Hochschule (DFH) or Université Franco-Allemande is a binational institution of higher education established by France and Germany to promote collaboration and academic exchange between the two countries. The DFH offers joint degree programs, study abroad opportunities and… learn more

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