Accrediting Organizations
German Science and Humanities Council (Wissenschaftsrat)
A university needs an evaluation from the German Science and Humanities Council (WR) to prove the scientific quality and performance of its institutions - a key requirement for state recognition and accreditation as a university in Germany. The WR is the most important advisory body for science policy in Germany.
It evaluates new university foundations with regard to their research strength, study programs, personnel structure and strategic orientation. Its expert opinion serves as the basis for the relevant ministries' recognition decisions and ensures that scientific standards are maintained in the higher education system. The WR has given a positive assessment of the innovative German University of Digital Science.
Brandenburgian Ministry of Science, Research and Culture
The Brandenburgian Ministry of Science, Research and Culture (MWFK) of the State of Brandenburg plays a central role in the state recognition of private universities. It verifies that a university project meets the legal requirements and decides on its formal integration into the public higher education system. This recognition entitles the university to conduct university examinations and award academic degrees. The legal basis for this process is the Brandenburg Higher Education Act.
In the case of the German University of Digital Science, the MWFK granted state recognition in February 2025 following a positive recommendation from the German Science and Humanities Council.
Accreditation Agency ASIIN
The accreditation agency ASIIN evaluates whether all study programs at the German University of Digital Science meet national and international standards in terms of content and structure. As part of the accreditation process, ASIIN conducts a detailed review of the programs. This includes an analysis of the course content, the intended learning outcomes, the qualification objectives and the types of examinations. Based on this report, the ASIIN Accreditation Commission decides whether to award the seal of quality.
For the German University of Digital Science the accreditation by ASIIN is an official confirmation of the high quality of its study programs. The accreditation ensures that the university's study programs meet the requirements of science and professional practice and thus offer a high quality academic education.
German Akkreditation Council (Deutscher Akkreditierungsrat)
The final accreditation decision of the German Accreditation Council (DAR) for the study programs of the German University of Digital Science marks a decisive step in the quality assurance and recognition of the university. The DAR is the central decision-making body in the German accreditation system and awards the quality seal for study programs after a successful evaluation by an accreditation agency. The DAR examines whether the criteria of the "Staatsvertrag über die Akkreditierung von Studiengängen" and the "Musterverordnung" are fulfilled.
The accreditation by the DAR ensures that the study programs of the German University of Digital Science meet the high quality standards of the German higher education system. It guarantees the international comparability of the degrees and confirms the academic quality of the university.
