A reference volume, story and picture book in one - this compendium offers a complete overview on the German system of higher education. Organised alphabetically by city, the Universities featured in this book are presented using contemporary and historical images, the most important statistics and an elaborate institutional profile. The book contains 110 institutions where one can earn a higher degree: 83 public Universities from Aachen to Wurzburg, 12 private and 9 parochial institutions, along with 6 teacher training Universities in Baden-Wurttemberg. Richly illustrated entries highlight various aspects of university life, as well as research facilities and offer fundamental information on the establishments as well as photographs of the various campuses. This is an essential guide to higher-level education in Germany for high school students, university students and employees.