University admittance for master craftsmen

A new law for the improved university admittance of skilled craftsmen has recently come into effect.

According to the new law, the master craftman's diploma as well as the university entrance diploma from school entitle holders to study at university. This enhances the status of vocational education and training and opens up new education perspectives for craftsmen.

Source: News release by Handwerk (Skilled Crafts) in Baden-Württemberg, revised by iMOVE, July 2010