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If you want to run a non-state university, you need state recognition by the ministry responsible for higher education. Only state-recognized universities are allowed to use a corresponding designation (university, college, university of applied sciences, art college), conduct university examinations and award university degrees.

The operation of the branch of a foreign university (with the exception of foreign universities that are within the scope of Community law of the European Union) also requires state recognition by the competent ministry.

In particular, the following criteria are examined:

• institutional aspirations, profile and development goals
• Management structure, organization and quality management
• Staff
• Teaching and Learning
• Research and art practice
• Spatial and material equipment
• Financing

In the course of the recognition procedure, it is important that the requirements for state recognition are proven by suitable documents and concepts.

The documents do not need to be available at the time of the initial enquiry; the responsible department will then provide detailed information. An application by the sponsor of the university can only be approved if it is conclusively set out and proven in detail that and how the legal requirements are met.

Budget: "[Administrative fees including concept review] EUR 1,500 – 40,000"

• You can present the planned project in advance in an initial meeting.
   
• In an application, you present your concept for the university to be founded.
   
• The competent authority will examine your application.
   
• When examining the application, the competent body shall obtain an expert opinion from an external expert body, designated by the competent authority, which shall evaluate the concept submitted.

• State recognition is granted if your project meets the legal requirements.

Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg

• § 83 Brandenburg Higher Education Act

There are no plans to provide financial support from the state of Brandenburg for the establishment of non-state universities.

• Website of the Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg (MWFK)
• Guidelines for the concept review of non-state universities in foundation (Drs. 9835-22), July 2022

Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg