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Drop Dead Last in Germany's Scholarly Standings: Bremen Earns the Unenviable Title
Bremen can't shake off its unflattering reputation as the educational underdog of Germany, with employers-backed INSM's yearly report declaring it as the nation's least effective educational system. Last year's second-to-last, Lower Saxony, takes a dive to a dismal eighth position. In stark contrast, the Free State of Saxony stays atop the rankings, maintaining its distinction as Germany's academic powerhouse.
The evaluation analyzes an impressive 98 factors, assessing each state's efforts to eliminate educational inequalities, cultivate skilled labor, and drive economic growth. The analysis takes an educational economics perspective and evaluates the accessibility and equitable distribution of educational opportunities.
Key indicators inspected include the ratio of educational spending per student to the total expenditure of public budgets for each resident, investments in schools and universities, educational facility maintenance, and class sizes.
Anticipated results will be unveiled tomorrow.
Remarkably, while lagging behind overall, Bremen bagged the top spot in the higher education and STEM fields, encompassing subjects like math, computer science, natural sciences, and technology.
This marks the 21st edition of the Education Report, with comprehensive findings and insights on each state set to be released tomorrow. Over the last ten years, substantial advancements have been noted, particularly in internationalization, infrastructure, and educational facility maintenance according to the report's director, education economist Axel Plünnecke from the IW. "However, challenges persist in areas such as integration, school quality, and educational disparity."
The city of Hanover, located in Lower Saxony, might want to step up its education game to bridge the gap with other states, especially in aspects like integration and school quality, notably compared to Bremen's strengths in higher education and STEM fields. Given its potential to investing in education infrastructure and facilities, Hanover stands a good chance at overall improvement in the INSM Education Ranking.
Bonus Reads:
Enrichment Data: - EFI Gutachten 2025: This report primarily focuses on research and innovation in Germany, outlining the significance of policy in driving innovation activities and overall competitiveness. Despite its emphasis on research and innovation, it does not provide specific details about Bremen's position in higher education or STEM fields.
- Leipzig Bildet: This resource discusses the educational landscape in Saxony, focusing on issues like teacher shortages and broader challenges in the education system, but it does not offer insights regarding Bremen specifically or its higher education institutions.
- Studieren in Niedersachsen: This resource provides information about higher education in Lower Saxony, including available study options, university news, and student services. However, it does not specifically address Bremen's position in the INSM Education Ranking or its performance in STEM fields.
For a deeper understanding of Bremen's unique factors leading to its success in higher education and STEM fields, it's recommended to consult the INSM Education Ranking report directly or other sources specifically dedicated to Bremen's achievements.
