According to the OECD’s annual report “Education at a Glance,” Germany is now the world leader in producing STEM graduates. According to the research, 35% of Germany’s bachelor’s degree graduates or equivalent studied in STEM fields, the largest proportion of any OECD country. The OECD average just stands at 23%, putting Germany significantly ahead of its counterparts.
German Research Minister Dorothee Bär presented the study in Berlin, claiming that the country was a “world champion” in STEM education and emphasising the importance of its highly qualified workforce. The OECD research offers extensive data on member and partner nations’ education systems, including funding levels, student-to-teacher ratios, class sizes, and the cost of a degree.
Germany’s higher education system is attracting an increasing number of international students. The number of foreign students has increased from 7.1% in 2013 to 12.7% in 2023, nearly double the OECD average of 7.4%. The majority of international students in Germany are from Asia, accounting for 44% of the total, with the remaining 31% coming from other European countries.
The report underlines Germany’s growing appeal as a destination for quality education and research opportunities.
