Publications
Wissenschaft weltoffen is published in two separate issues: The main publication appears in autumn (September/October), the compact edition in spring (February/March). Both publications always contain the latest data on the internationalisation of studies and research in Germany and worldwide at the time of the respective publication. Here you can find all digitally available past editions (i.e. all editions since 2005).
Note on Wissenschaft weltoffen kompakt 2026: In Figure 11 of the May 2026 version, the numbers for the categories “Other type of degree” and “Not studying for a degree” were reversed. This was corrected in the June 2026 version.
Wissenschaft weltoffen kompakt 2026
Facts and Figures on the Internationalisation of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3278/9783763980031 (German)
https://doi.org/10.3278/9783763980048 (English)
The print edition of the compact edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Wissenschaft weltoffen 2025
Data on the Internationalisation of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
DOI:
10.3278/9783763979547 (de)
10.3278/9783763979554 (en)
The print edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Spotlights
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Exogenous shocks and international researcher mobility
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Mobility and career plans of international doctoral students in Germany
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The state of virtual internationalisation at higher education institutions in Germany
Wissenschaft weltoffen kompakt 2025
Facts and Figures on the Internationalisation of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3278/9783763978687 (German)
https://doi.org/10.3278/9783763978694 (English)
The print edition of the compact edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Wissenschaft weltoffen 2024
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2024, 144 Pages
ISBN 978-3-7639-7803-8 (de), 978-3-7639-7804-5 (en)
DOI: 10.3278/9783763978021 (de), 10.3278/9783763978045 (en)
The print edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Spotlights
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Student mobility between the United States and Europe: development and status
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Reasons given by international students to study in Germany and their study satisfaction
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The research and working conditions of international academics and researchers at German universities
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International academics at German universities: from postdoc to professorship
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International mobility in Germany’s science and innovation system
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English-language study programmes in Germany and around the world: development, status and significance from the perspective of international students
Wissenschaft weltoffen kompakt 2024
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2024, 20 Pages
DOI: 10.3278/7004002wkw (German), 10.3278/7004002wkew (English)
The print edition of the compact edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Wissenschaft weltoffen 2023
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2023, 128 Pages
ISBN 978-3-7639-76232 (de), 978-3-7639-76492 (en)
DOI: 10.3278/7004002vw (de), 10.3278/7004002vew (en)
The print edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Spotlights
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Retention of international students in major host countries
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Intent to remain and retention rates of international students in Germany
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Preparatory courses for international students at international preparatory and language centres (Studienkollegs) in Germany
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Study-related international mobility of domestic students at German universities
Wissenschaft weltoffen kompakt 2023
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2023, 20 Pages
DOI: 10.3278/7004002vkw (German), 10.3278/7004002vkew (English)
The print edition of the compact edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Wissenschaft weltoffen 2022
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2022, 122 Pages
ISBN 978-3-7639-72722 (de), 978-3-7639-7279-1 (en)
DOI: 10.3278/7004002uw (de), 10.3278/7004002uew (en)
The print edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Spotlights
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International student mobility during the pandemic – developments in the key host countries
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International students’ sense of university belonging in Germany and the role it plays in their academic success
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The evolution of the number of international students in Germany in 2021
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The degree-related international mobility of German students in the first year of the pandemic
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International doctoral students in Germany – their quantitative development and employment situation
Wissenschaft weltoffen kompakt 2022
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2022, 20 Pages
DOI: 10.3278/7004002ukw (German), 10.3278/7004002ukew (English)
The print edition of the compact edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Wissenschaft weltoffen 2021
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2021, 124 Pages
ISBN 978-3-7639-6105-4 (de), 978-3-7639-6759-9 (en)
DOI 10.3278/7004002sw (de), 10.3278/7004002tew (en)
The print edition can be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. Members of higher education institutions in Germany can obtain it from their International Office or have it ordered here. Interested parties abroad should contact our external network.
Spotlights
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On the bibliometric measurement of international researcher mobility
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The development of the number of international students in Germany in 2020
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German students’ international mobility under Covid-19
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Funding for the international mobility of academics and researchers in 2020
Wissenschaft weltoffen kompakt 2021
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2021, 20 Pages
Order-Nr. 7004002tk (de), 7004002tke (en)
The print edition of the compact edition can also be ordered free of charge by higher education institutions and other multipliers in higher education and education contexts via the DAAD publications portal. See the information on ordering the main edition.
Wissenschaft weltoffen 2020
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2020, 120 Pages
ISBN 978-3-7639-6105-4 (de), 978-3-7639-6574-8 (en)
DOI: 10.3278/7004002sw (de), 10.3278/7004002sew (en)
Spotlights
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COVID-19 and the Consequences for International Student Mobility – Initial Findings and Forecasts
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European Academic Collaboration in the Horizon 2020 Research Framework Programme
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Refugees at German Universities – Review and Outlook
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International Doctoral Candidates in Germany
Wissenschaft weltoffen kompakt 2020
Data on the International Nature of Studies and Research in Germany and Worldwide
Editor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
Bielefeld 2020, 20 Pages
Order-Nr. 104-257e (de), 104-258e (en)