22.27 What is reviewed during the accreditation of part-time degree programs?

Higher education institutions have the freedom to define and structure part-time degree programs within the framework of their respective state higher education laws. Contrary to rumors to the contrary, accreditation does not require that the standard duration of a full-time degree program be doubled for a structured part-time degree program.

During the accreditation process, special attention is paid to the feasibility of part-time study (Section 12(5) MRVO). This includes, in particular, ensuring that the framework conditions for part-time study are transparently and bindingly established in the program documentation. In the case of structured part-time study programs, a sample study plan serves as important evidence for assessing the feasibility of the program.