German Universities Open Doors to Refugees: Access Barriers Remain

Authors

  • Simon Morris-Lange
  • Florinda Brands

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.84.9110

Keywords:

Refugee, Asylum, Protected Status, Germany, Higher Education, Access, Admission, University, Enrollment, Tuition Fees, Financial Aid, Studienkolleg

Abstract

In the face of unprecedented numbers of asylum seekers, German universities are inviting newcomers to enroll in their tuition-free study programs. However, so far only a handful of asylum seekers can be found in lecture halls across the country as legal and financial barriers condemn thousands of young and eager men and women to months and even years of idleness.

Author Biographies

Simon Morris-Lange

Simon Morris-Lange is deputy head of the research unit Expert Council of German Foundations on Integration and Migration, Berlin, Germa- ny. 

Florinda Brands

Florinda Brands is a migration policy expert, Berlin, Germany.  

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Published

2016-01-01

How to Cite

Morris-Lange, S., & Brands, F. (2016). German Universities Open Doors to Refugees: Access Barriers Remain. International Higher Education, (84), 11–12. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.84.9110

Issue

No. 84: Winter 2016

Section

The Refugee Crisis and Higher Education

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