For this analysis, data from 681 universities with a total of more than 2.8 million students were evaluated, ranging from public universities to private universities of applied sciences. The subject choices of international students stand out in particular: computer science is the most popular field of study, followed by business administration. At some institutions, international

Potsdam, 15 September 2025 – With municipal elections in North Rhine-Westphalia scheduled for September, it is an opportune moment to take a closer look at the leadership of Germany’s larger municipalities. This study focuses specifically on Oberbürgermeister (senior mayors) around 350 across Germany’s major cities such as Berlin, Cologne, and Munich. Who holds office, which

Potsdam, 11 August 2025 – Gisma University of Applied Sciences has been awarded the prestigious BSIS Impact Label, an international recognition for business schools that make an impact far beyond teaching and research. The label is awarded by the European higher education network EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), which, following a comprehensive evaluation process,

Major differences in global start-up activityPotsdam, 14 July 2025 – Where are the most promising start-ups currently being launched? And which cities are attracting the greatest number of founders and investors? Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) addresses these questions in its latest analysis as part of the Start-up Atlas 2025. The study is based

Wage vs. Living Costs in the EU: Only one Country Offers a Livable Minimum Wage Gisma University of Applied Sciences compares minimum and average wages with local living expenses across EU member states A recent study by Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) reveals that in nearly all EU countries, the statutory minimum wage falls

New study by Gisma University of Applied Sciences highlights where bureaucracy is least painful in Germany’s biggest cities Potsdam, Germany  – For anyone moving to Germany to live, work, or study, dealing with paperwork at local government offices is one of the first – and most stressful – experiences. A new study by Gisma University

Potsdam, Germany March 20. 2025 – The Blue Card is a central component of skilled labour immigration into the European Union. It gives access to highly qualified workers from non-EU countries to the European labour market, but requires certain minimum salaries. These requirements are set by the respective governments and have changed significantly for 2025

Berlin, 13. January 2025 – The refreshment allowances for the early federal elections in 2025 differ significantly from municipality to municipality. A recent analysis by the Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) shows that the amounts vary by up to 75 euros in the 29 most populous cities in Germany. Mannheim takes the lead In

Festive comparison: The biggest, brightest and most popular Christmas trees in Germany Potsdam, December 2024 – As a symbol of Christmas, the illuminated trees in German city centres are not only mood enhancers, but also cultural and economic magnets for an international audience in a globalised world. So which city presents itself most impressively at

Potsdam, 26 November 2024 – Jobs as a media designer, healthcare manager, in marketing or marketing communications are the most popular in Germany. This was the result of a study by Gisma University of Applied Sciences(www.gisma.com), which determined how often certain job titles were searched for via Google over the past year. The study was