Expenditure by universities increased to 75.2 billion euros in 2023 – most of it personnel costs

In 2023, public, ecclesiastical and private universities in Germany spent a total of 75.2 billion euros on teaching, research and health care. As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), expenditure rose by around 6% compared to 2022. At 42.1 billion euros, personnel expenditure, which represented about 56% of total university expenditure, was again the largest expenditure item of universities. Compared to 2022, however, personnel …

Expenditures by Germany's universities increased by six percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. According to the Federal Statistical Office, universities spent 42.1 billion euros on their staff, which was around 56 percent of total expenditures.

In 2023, public, church and private universities in Germany spent a total of 75.2 billion euros on teaching, research and medical treatment. As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced on Thursday, spending rose by around six percent compared to 2022. At 42.1 billion euros, personnel expenditure, which accounted for around 56 percent of total university spending, was once again the largest expenditure item for universities. However, p…

In 2023, public, church and private universities in Germany spent a total of 75.2 billion euros on teaching, research and medical treatment. As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), expenditure rose by around 6% compared to 2022. At 42.1 billion euros, personnel expenditure, which accounted for around 56% of total university spending, was once again the largest expenditure item for universities. Compared to 2022, however, person…