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Prediction: The amount of new students will rise substantially over time.

Nevertheless, it will take several years for more first-year students to enroll in Rhineland-Palatinate. At first, the enrollment figures may even decline slightly.

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May 2, 2024
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The entrance sign of Mainz University on the campus of Johannes Gutenberg University.
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Schooling or Instruction: Learn How to Acquire Knowledge and Skills - Prediction: The amount of new students will rise substantially over time.

In the next decade, universities in Rhineland-Palatinate might see a boost in enrollment. As per a forecast released on Tuesday by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) in Berlin, the number of incoming students could increase by almost 8% compared to 2024. That means around 18,400 young people could start their studies there by the end of that period. However, this rise won't happen overnight. Numbers are expected to drop slightly until 2026 before rebounding again to 17,200 in 2027, which is the same amount as in 2023. This figure is expected to stay constant for three years - from 2027 to 2029. Later on, a rise is anticipated for 2030 and the years to follow.

Yet, even with the projected growth, the number of first-year students in Rhineland-Palatinate will still be less than in 2018, when almost 22,070 students enrolled in these institutions. That number saw a significant decline afterward.

Here's the KMK press release with the link to the forecast: [Link]

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Source: www.stern.de

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