Hochschule
The higher education landscape in the Ruhr area offers a broad and high-quality educational range, but faces challenges such as a changing labor market and demographic shifts. There is an increasing demand for qualifications in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), which is not yet fully met, as student numbers in these areas are declining. The report provides an overview of the structure of the higher education landscape in the Ruhr area, including study options, and subject choices. The report also questions whether higher education institutions and students are well-prepared for future labor markets. Based on surveys of faculty and students, the study conditions are assessed, and recommendations for action are derived.
Hertweck, F. and K. Schneider (2024), Hochschule. In Markus Küpker and Anna-Lena Winkler (Hrsg.), Bildungsbericht Ruhr 2024: Bildung in der Region gemeinsam gestalten. Essen: Regionalverband Ruhr (RVR), 178-211.