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Competition, autonomy and new thinking: Transformation of higher education in Federal Germany

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  • Peter Mayer
  • Frank Ziegele

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Germany has recently gone through a fundamental process of reform of its higher education system. The last 15 years have been characterised by significant changes in virtually all aspects of the system. The impacts of the Bologna Process have been far reaching. The reform of the governance and funding systems in higher education has also been highly influential. This article reflects upon the increasing relevance of the concept of competition in higher education and how the realisation of more competitive elements was accomplished in a highly decentralised system of governance. The article also demonstrates the complex interplay between the public discourse regarding the need for more competitive approaches in higher education, legal reforms, changes in funding provisions for higher education and the transformation of rules for attracting human resources. Concurrence, autonomie et nouveau courant de pensée : transformation de l’enseignement supérieur en Allemagne fédérale Le système de l’enseignement supérieur allemand a récemment connu un processus de réformes fondamental. Ces 15 dernières années ont été marquées par des changements importants affectant quasiment tous les aspects du système. Les impacts du processus de Bologne ont été considérables. De la même manière, la réforme des systèmes de gouvernance et de financement dans l’enseignement supérieur a exercé une grande influence. Cet article analyse l’intérêt croissant accordé à la notion de concurrence dans l’enseignement supérieur et la façon dont des éléments plus compétitifs ont été mis en place dans un système de gouvernance fortement décentralisé. L’article démontre l’existence d’interactions complexes entre le discours public sur les besoins d’une approche plus concurrentielle dans l’enseignement supérieur, les réformes légales, les changements apportés à l’attribution de financement et la transformation des règles visant à attirer les ressources humaines.

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  • Peter Mayer & Frank Ziegele, 2009. "Competition, autonomy and new thinking: Transformation of higher education in Federal Germany," Higher Education Management and Policy, OECD Publishing, vol. 21(2), pages 1-20.
  • Handle: RePEc:oec:edukaa:5ksj0tzzlhr2
    DOI: 10.1787/hemp-21-5ksj0tzzlhr2
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    1. Teichler, Ulrich, 2018. "Recent changes of financing higher education in Germany and their intended and unintended consequences," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 58(C), pages 37-46.
    2. ZAHARIEV, Boyan & BOYADJIEVA, Pepka, 2012. "The Impact Of Weighting Preferences On University Rankings: The Example Of Bulgaria," Regional and Sectoral Economic Studies, Euro-American Association of Economic Development, vol. 12(3).

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