The study has been analysing the the international nature of studies research and universities
in Germany since 2001. As well as highlighting the trends in the German higher education and
research sector it presents data relating to particularly relevant study regions such as the
USA the United Kingdom and Asia. The study integrates the international data published by the
OECD and UNESCO with the national data from the Federal Statistical Office. In combination with
other indicators it provides a valid basis for long-term analysis. Wissenschaft weltoffen is
published as separate German and English editions. It is available free of charge at
wbv-open-access.de.
