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Julia Kleine: julia.kleine[at]rptu.de
Maike Rech: maike.rech[at]rptu.de
- Improving the range of modules: 60
- including offering modules in both the winter and summer semesters, as well as modules that do not overlap
- Scheduling conflicts in the teacher education program: 40
- Overlaps with teaching practicums and school work schedules
- More transparent recognition of academic achievements, such as credits from other universities or from supplementary modules: 3
- Better coordination among faculty: 2
- More flexibility in the timing of coursework: 2
- A wider range of opportunities for academic research: 1
- More structured requirements in the degree program: 1
- Improving exam scheduling: 48
- Exam dates scheduled too close together: 44
- Attempts to make improvements should not wait until the following semester: 2
- Earlier information on exam dates and intensive seminars: 13
- Exams perceived as particularly challenging: 6
- including greater alignment between course content and exam content
- More information on theses: 4
- More information on organizational requirements, such as submission deadlines: 2
- Alternative exam formats, especially for students with test anxiety: 2
- More transparent grading of exams: 1
- Incorrect recording of exam results: 1
- Difficulties in Writing Academic Papers: 49
- Term papers: 27
- Theses: 22
- More support during my studies: 21
- More up-to-date module handbooks: 10
- including information on English-language module handbooks
- Difficulty finding relevant information: 10
- including references to outdated websites related to the former University of Koblenz-Landau
- More or larger workspaces: 41
- Better Wi-Fi connection: 13
- Improvements to accessibility on campus and at off-campus locations: 6
- Repair of building defects: 5
- Reduction in or better integration of off-campus locations: 3
- Better library facilities and a wider selection of literature: 1
- Calls for the Landau campus to be spun off: 17
- Rooms too warm during the summer semester: 10
- Too many group emails: 5
- Difficulties with group work: 4
- Limited financial resources: 4
- Lack of time: 3
- Balancing studies and work: 2
- Lack of IT skills or required IT skills: 2
- Difficulty learning due to a lack of pedagogical preparation: 2
- Assignment to practice groups on a first-come, first-served basis: 1
- Lack of transparency in organizational processes: 1
- Lack of international students in the bachelor’s program: 1
- Lack of accommodations for ADHD: 1
What do the results show?
The feedback makes it clear that challenges during one’s studies often arise where different demands overlap in terms of time and organization. The range of modules offered, overlapping courses, and exam schedules perceived as inconvenient were mentioned particularly often.
Writing academic papers also poses a challenge for many students. The feedback refers to both term papers and theses. The desire for more support, up-to-date course catalogs, and information that is easier to find shows how important reliable guidance is during one’s studies.
In addition, physical and technical conditions influence everyday student life. Specific issues mentioned included a lack of study spaces or spaces that are too small, inadequate Wi-Fi connectivity, and accessibility barriers at various university locations.
Note on the Results
A total of about 400 students participated in the 2026 Campus Tour. The numbers cited in the individual results do not refer to the percentage of participants, but rather to how frequently that statement was mentioned.
The feedback that had already been provided was visible to subsequent participants, who could add to it. Finally, all results were compiled and analyzed.
The numbers highlighted in bold indicate the number of times each statement was mentioned.