What percentage of German students go to gymnasium?

Type of school

Can you complete PhD in 2 years?

Yes, It is possible, even in less than three years, & this depends on the topic of the thesis, the available means & the nature of the researcher.

Can a junior professor become a professor in Germany?

Junior professor If your ultimate goal is to become a professor at a German university, then a junior professorship is an interesting career step after completing your doctorate. As a rule, junior professorships are advertised by universities, sometimes jointly with non-university research institutes.

Are German universities becoming more and more open to foreigners?

A reform has been implemented in 2001, so far with mixed outcomes. There also seem to be a recent tendency for German universities to become more and more open to foreigners. Openness to non-nationals: Due to the “closure” of the system and eventually language barriers it is not easy for foreigners to start an academic career in Germany.

Is the German professorship system similar to the UK or US system?

Many academics started with C4 Professorship without being a C3 Professor before. It is therefore difficult to compare the German system to, for instance, the UK or US systems. Third, it is important to note that the Junior Professorship position has not replaced the Habilitation so far. See ‘Requirements for Positions’ for further information.

How are university appointments made in Germany?

Usually a university appointments committee (Berufungskommission) selects the most promising applicants and invites them to an interview and a trial lecture (open to members of the university). The best candidates are shortlisted.