The Bologna process requires all European universities to establish a bachelor-master system for their curricula. For the theory-laden Diplom curriculum of the German technical universities this restructuring poses problems as well as it provides chances for a renewal of their worldwide respected engineering education. acatech has analysed the current situation together with universities and industry organisations. While acatech recommends keeping the master as the paramount goal of universitary education, our analysis also shows how the often neglected soft and language skills can be integrated into the new standard curricula, thus increasing transparency and internationality.
