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Universities in Berlin: No Further Cuts From 2026
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No Schlaraffenland: Although Berlin's universities have to save less than initially feared, they will still have to massively reduce university places. Where exactly, an expert commission is to discuss this.
Berlin's universities are facing massive cuts this year. Starting in 2026, the cuts will be less severe than previously planned.
The Berlin universities were supposed to get more money, but the Senate cut funds for this year. From next year onwards, this should be over - but the sums that were once promised will not exist either. By Sebastian Schöbel
Berlin universities will receive more money from 2026 onwards – but less than initially agreed.What else does the revised contracts provide for?Berlin universities and the science administration agreed on a change in university contracts after months of negotiations.According to this, subsidies for state universities will increase again from 2026 onwards, but to a lesser extent than originally agreed, as announced at a press conference.The annua…
Negotiations between the Berlin Senate and the state's universities have been concluded. As announced by the Senate Department for Science, Health, and Care, funding for universities will increase again starting in 2026. Cuts will then no longer be made. Starting next year, universities will receive additional funding for collectively agreed pension plans: €31 million in 2026, €62 million in 2027, and €93 million in 2028. In addition, the state …
23.07.2025 When we talk about the freedom of science and the necessary autonomy of universities, we also have to talk about money. Scientifically free and autonomous action can only be undertaken by an institution which is normally financed and whose funding is not subject to substantive conditions. However, the announcement and renegotiation of the Berlin higher education contracts announced by the Berlin state government illustrates the great …
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