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ZLEADIN1
 SURVEY FOR GRADUATES OF THE University of Paderborn
 
Kern

Thank you very much for your willingness to participate in the graduate survey of the University of Paderborn. It is conducted in cooperation with the Institute for Applied Statistics . Filling in the questionnaire is voluntary and will take approximately 30 minutes.

Data protection

Please log in using the access code we sent you. With it you can also pause the survey at any time and continue later.

In order to create a customised survey for every student programme, the University of Paderborn transmitted a list of all degrees completed within the last examination period to the Institute for Applied Statistics. This list contains the time of the examination (month/year), the field(s) of study and additional demographic information, but no names, addresses or registration numbers.

When you log in, information concerning your degree type and the fields of study in your completed study programme will be filled in automatically via your access code.

You accept this procedure with your login. Furthermore you agree that your answers will be forwarded to the University of Paderborn in order to improve the quality of study programmes.

Data Protection Agreement between the Institute for Applied Statistics and the University of Paderborn.

You have the option of correcting and/or deleting your data. We also provide the option of lodging a complaint with our data protection commissioner.

Information on the use of text-to-speech software


Vielen Dank für Ihre Bereitschaft, an der Absolvent*innenbefragung der Universität Paderborn teilzunehmen. Diese wird in Kooperation mit dem Institut für angewandte Statistik durchgeführt. Die Beantwortung des Fragebogens ist freiwillig und wird etwa 30 Minuten in Anspruch nehmen.

Datenschutz

Bitte melden Sie sich mit dem Ihnen zugesandten Zugangscode an. Die Befragung kann jederzeit unterbrochen und nach Eingabe des Zugangscodes fortgesetzt werden.

Damit die Befragung bestmöglich auf Sie zugeschnitten werden kann und Ihnen unnötige Dateneingaben erspart bleiben, hat die Universität Paderborn eine Liste mit allen im Prüfungsjahrgang erfolgten Abschlüssen an das Institut für angewandte Statistik übermittelt. Diese Liste enthält den Prüfungszeitpunkt (Monat/Jahr) und die Studienfächer sowie einige weitere demographische Informationen, jedoch keine Namen, Adressen oder Matrikelnummern.

Die Informationen zu Abschlussart und Studienfächern des von Ihnen abgeschlossenen Studiengangs werden über den Ihnen vorliegenden Zugangscode automatisch in die Befragung eingetragen.

Mit der Eingabe Ihres Zugangscodes stimmen Sie dem oben beschriebenen Verfahren und der Übermittlung der Befragungsergebnisse an die Universität Paderborn zum Zwecke der Studiengangsentwicklung und des Qualitätsmanagements zu.

Datenschutzvereinbarung zwischen dem Institut für angewandte Statistik und der Universität Paderborn.

Sie haben die Möglichkeit, eingegebene Daten korrigieren und / oder löschen zu lassen. Eine Beschwerdemöglichkeit bieten wir über unseren externen Datenschutzbeauftragten.

Informationen zum softwaregestützten Vorlesen des Fragebogens


Deutsch English
Please enter your access code:
 
only respondents, for whom a field of study is entered
screen
 Welcome to the questionnaire for the study programme:
[Platzhalter] (Gefilterter Fragetext) / Welcome to the questionnaire for [Platzhalter] graduates (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
only respondents, for whom a field of study is entered
Z290_pdo
 This questionnaire applies to your study programme: [Platzhalter]. Is this information about your degree type and field of study correct? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
Did we assign you correctly to the [Platzhalter] survey? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
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Yes, I graduated in this study programme. (Gefiltertes Item)
No, I graduated in another field of study. (Gefiltertes Item)
No, I obtained another degree (e.g. bachelor's instead of master's). (Gefiltertes Item)
No, I obtained another degree in another field of study. (Gefiltertes Item)
Yes, I have been assigned correctly. (Gefiltertes Item)
No, I obtained another degree. (Gefiltertes Item)
only respondents, who correct their degree
Z7
 Which degree did you obtain?
 
Kern
Please choose your degree from the list.
    Correct degree
  Other degree
only respondents, who correct their field of study
Z8
 In which field of study did you graduate? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
In which fields of study did you study? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    First field of study
If necessary specify another field of study
  Other first field of study
Second field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    Second field of study
If necessary specify another field of study
  Other second field of study
Third field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    Third field of study
If necessary specify another field of study
  Other third field of study
Fourth field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    Fourth field of study
If necessary specify another field of study
  Other fourth field of study
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
Z138_pdo
 Have you started a master after your bachelor degree?
 
Kern
Yes
No, but I intend(ed) to start a master
No, I do not intend to start a master
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who did not start a master study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
Z255_pdo
 Have you started another course of studies after your bachelor degree, that is however not a master?
 
Kern
Yes, bachelor
Yes, state examination
Yes, certificate
Yes, other:
No
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who have started a further course of stusy
ZBM
 FURTHER STUDY
 
Kern
  Please inform us now about your programme.
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who have started a further course of stusy
Z291
 Are you still studying?
 
Kern
Yes
No, I've already completed my programme
No, I interrupted my programme
No, I withdrew from my programme
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who have started a further course of stusy
Bcalendar7
 Please enter the time period of this study programme:
 
Kern
From:
 
 
Until:
 
 
 
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who have started a further course of stusy
only respondents, who entered their master's status
Z136_E7
 (Gefilterter Fragetext) At which higher education institution have you finished your course of study?
(Gefilterter Fragetext) At which higher education institution have you dropped out?
(Gefilterter Fragetext) At which higher education institution are you studying?
(Gefilterter Fragetext) At which university did you interrupt your studies?
 
Kern
Multiple answers possible
University of Paderborn
Other higher education institution in Germany → which one?
Foreign higher education institution → which country?
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who have started a further course of stusy
only respondents, who entered their master's status
A1
Z8_E7_pdo
 In which field of study did you complete your programme? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
In which field of study did you begin your programme? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
In which field of study are you studying for a programme? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
In which field of study did you interrupt your programme? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
Field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
   
Field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
   
If necessary specify another field of study
 
 
Second field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    Second field of study
Second field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    Second field of study
If necessary specify another field of study
 
  Other second field of study
Third field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    Third field of study
Third field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    Third field of study
If necessary specify another field of study
 
  Other third field of study
Fourth field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    Fourth field of study
Fourth field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or if necessary specify your field of study.
    Fourth field of study
If necessary specify another field of study
 
  Other fourth field of study
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
A2
Z139
 At what point did you decide to continue your studies after your bachelor degree?
 
Kern
Already before the bachelor studies
During the bachelor studies
Towards the end of the bachelor studies
After graduation
Z181
 Did you start or complete a PhD?
 
Kern
Yes
No
only respondents, who have started a doctorate
ZBP
 PhD
 
Kern
  Please inform us now about your PhD.
only respondents, who have started a doctorate
Z186
 Did you successfully complete your PhD?
 
Kern
Yes, I successfully completed my PhD.
No, I am still doing my PhD.
No, I discontinued my PhD.
only respondents, who have started a doctorate
Bcalendar6
 Please enter the time period of your PhD:
 
Kern
From:
 
 
Until:
 
 
 
only respondents, who have started a doctorate
only respondents, who entered their doctorate status
Z136_E6
 (Gefilterter Fragetext) At which university have you finished your doctorate?
(Gefilterter Fragetext) At which university have you done your doctorate?
(Gefilterter Fragetext) At which university do you do your doctorate?
 
Kern
Multiple answers possible
University of Paderborn
Other university in Germany → which one?
Foreign university → which country?
only respondents, who have started a doctorate
only respondents, who entered their doctorate status
A3
Z8_E6
 In which field of study did you do your PhD? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
In which field of study did you do your PhD? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
In which field of study are you doing your PhD? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
Field of study
 
Please select your field of study from the list or, if necessary, enter it.
   
Field
 
Please select your field of study from the list or, if necessary, enter it.
   
Please enter
 
 
B
ZG
 Current work and employment situation
 
Kern
  The following section refers to your current work and employment situation.
  • Please enter your current jobs in the table below.
  • The legend gives you an overview of the activities that can be selected in the table's drop-down list.
Legend Legend
B1
Z75_pdo
 You have stated that you are still pursuing a further degree. Are you currently doing something else? Then please indicate this. Otherwise, please confirm the previous information by switching to the following page. (Gefilterter Fragetext)
You have stated that you are currently doing a doctorate. Are you currently doing something else? Then please indicate this. Otherwise, please confirm the previous information by switching to the following page. (Gefilterter Fragetext)
What applies to your current situation? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
Since
 
 
Activity
 
   
 
  Sonstiges_Tätigkeit
  		 
Neue Zeile einfügen (maximal 6) 
only respondents, who do a doctorate and did not enter a regular job
B2
Z529
 You have indicated that you are pursuing a PhD. Are you employed by an organisation as part of this PhD?
 
Kern
Yes, since:
No
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only for respondents with more than one job
B3
Z298
 Which occupation is the most important for you?
 
Kern
In the following, please refer to the most important occupation.
Die Liste der Beschäftigungsarten sowie des Beginns der jeweiligen Beschäftigung wird dynamisch aus den bis zu sechs verschiedenen unter Z75 Episodenlogik angegebenen Beschäftigungsepisoden zusammengestellt
(eine genauere Beschreibung findet sich im KOAB-Wiki: https://koabwiki.istat.de/index.php?title=Z298 ).
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
only respondents, who are employee or self-employed
B4
Z79
 What is your position in your current job?
 
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Employee (Gefiltertes Item)
Public servant (Gefiltertes Item)
Labourer (Gefiltertes Item)
Research assistant (Gefiltertes Item)
Student trainee (Gefiltertes Item)
Self-employed professional (Gefiltertes Item)
Self-employed in trade, industry, services, etc. (Gefiltertes Item)
Other: (Gefiltertes Item)
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
only respondents, who are employee or self-employed
only public servants
B5
Z293
 What kind of public servant are you?
 
Kern
Lower level public servant
Middle level public servant
Upper level public servant
Higher level public servant
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
only respondents, who are employee or self-employed
only employees
B6
Z294
 I am an employee...
 
Kern
with executive activity, according to general instructions (e.g., salesperson, typist)
with a qualified activity which I do by order (for example, a clerk)
with an independent performance in responsible work (for example, a scientist, a doctor, an engineer, a social worker, a teacher, a department manager, a procurator)
with comprehensive management tasks and decision-making powers (for example, director, executive director, executive board of larger companies and associations)
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
only respondents, who are employee or self-employed
only self-employed
B7
Z295
 As a self-employed person I have...
 
Kern
no further employees
1 additional employee
2-4 additional employees
5-9 additional employees
more than 10 additional employees
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
only respondents, who are employee or self-employed
without self-employed
B8
Z397
 What applies to your current job?
 
Kern
You may give more than one answer
I supervise employees and give them tasks (functional responsibility)
I (co-)select employees (hiring and, if necessary, dismissing)
I make independent expense decisions (budget responsibility)
None of those
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
only respondents, who are employee or self-employed
without self-employed
B9
Z80
 What type of contract do you have in your current employment?
 
Kern
Unlimited term
Fixed term
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B10
Z81
 How many hours per week do you work on average? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
How many hours per week do you work on average in your most important employment? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
How many hours per week do you work on average in your self-employment? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
  Contract working hours
  Actual working hours
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B11
Z82
 What is your current gross monthly income (incl. special payments and overtime)? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
What is your current gross monthly income (incl. special payments and overtime) in your most important employment? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
Please estimate your monthly profit of your self-employment taxes excluded. (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B12
Z83
 Where are you currently employed?
 
Kern
In Germany → Please enter the postcode:
If postcode is not known → Please name the place:
In another country → Please enter the name of the country:
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B13
Z84
 What is your current profession?
 
Kern
If possible, please fill in the exact job title, e.g. trainee teacher, design engineer, social worker, assistant manager, etc.
  Job title
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B14
Z85
 What is the branch or field of industry you are currently employed in?
 
Kern
If possible, please choose the appropriate option or fill in the exact description, e.g. car manufacturing, primary school, hospital, consulting.
   
  Other branch/field
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B15
Z86
 In which sector do you currently work?
 
Kern
Private for-profit sector (incl. self-employment, freelance work and incentive type work)
Public sector
Private non-profit sector (organisations, churches etc.)
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B16
Z87
 What is your main task in your current job?
 
Kern
If possible, please choose the appropriate option or specify the exact description, e.g. construction, teaching, R & D.
   
  Other main task
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
only respondents, who has principal activity (main job)
B17
Z712
 In which fields are you active?
 
Kern
You may give more than one answer
Research without relevance to application
Research with indirect relevance to application
Research with direct relevance to application
Experimental development (it is uncertain whether the development can be implemented)
Regular development (it is certain that the development can be implemented)
None of the above

Remarks:
 

Non-application-oriented research serves to improve a body of knowledge without aiming to achieve economic or social benefits, or actively seeking to apply results to concrete problems or to channel them to the sector responsible for their application.

Research with indirect relevance to application is conducted in the expectation that it will create a broad body of knowledge that will form the core for solving problems or realising opportunities that arise in the present or in the future.

Research with direct relevance to application represents original work carried out to acquire new knowledge, but primarily directed towards a specific practical goal or outcome.

Experimental development leads to new knowledge being generated. Experimental development ends where there is no longer a question of creatively producing something new and thus there is no longer any uncertainty about the outcome.

  • Example : In the development process of a new car model, the possibility of using some existing technologies could be explored and these could be tested in the car model in question. This is the phase of experimental development in which a new application of general knowledge leads to new results. The criterion of uncertainty is fulfilled, as the tests can lead to negative results. The activity is inevitably creative, as it focuses mainly on adapting technologies to new uses.

Regular development leads to usable results with a high degree of certainty. There is no uncertainty about the outcome.

no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
without self-employed
B18
Z215
 How many employees work in your company/organisation?
 
Kern
In total  At your location   
1 to 9
10 to 49
50 to 99
100 to 249
250 to 999
1000 or more employees

no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B19
Z217
 What is the geographical scope of your company's/organisation's main activities?
 
Optional
Local
Regional
National
International
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B20
Z88
 To what extent are the following skills/competencies required in your current employment?
 
Optional
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
Ability to gather information of different sources
Ability to recognize interrelations
Ability to gauge relevance of information
Ability to take decisions
Ability to develop problem-solving strategies
Ability to plan and organize
Ability to express myself adequately in speaking
Ability to express myself adequately in writing
Ability to communicate in English
Ability to self-reflect
Ability to handle received criticism
Ability to express criticism constructively
Ability to work in teams
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge practically
Ability to adapt flexibly to new situations
Ability to create new ideas
Ability to work autonomously
Command of your study field or discipline
Ability to write reports, memos or documents
Ability to apply scientific methods
Analytical competencies
Ability to work with artificial intelligence
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
B21
Z417
 Please indicate to what extent the following statements apply to you:
 
Optional
Totally applies Doesn't apply at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
My work and private life are evenly balanced
My working, learning, and living are in harmony
After work, I am easily able to relax
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
C
ZH
 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDY PROGRAMME AND PROFESSION
 
Kern
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
C1
Z89
 To what extent are the knowledge and skills you acquired during study utilised in your current job?
 
Kern
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
C2
Z92
 Considering all aspects of your employment situation (status, position, salary, work tasks etc.) , how appropriate is your current employment to your level of education?
 
Kern
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
C3
Z516
 Would you say that you are employed according to your higher education qualification?
 
Kern
Yes, definitely No, not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
Regarding your professional position
Regarding the level of your duties
Regarding your professional qualification (field of study)
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
C4
Z90
 How does your field of study relate to your current job?
 
Kern
My field of study is the only possible/by far the best field for my job tasks
Some other fields could prepare for the area of work as well
Another field of study would have been more useful
The field of study does not matter in my job
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
C5
Z91
 In your opinion, which degree level is most appropriate for your current job?
 
Kern
Doctorate
Master (or Diplom, Magister, Staatsexamen)
Bachelor
No academic degree necessary
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
C6
Z517
 Are you working in a position where...
 
Kern
a university degree is mandatory (e.g. doctor, pharmacist, teacher)?
a university degree is the rule?
a university degree is not the rule, but an advantage?
a university degree is meaningless?
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
C7
Z93
 If you consider your job situation as not very appropriate or not particularly related to your course of studies, why did you take it up?
 
Optional
Multiple answers possible
Not applicable, my job is closely related to my course of studies
My current job is only a temporary stepping stone, I am still searching for professional orientation
I have not (yet) found an appropriate job
I can get a higher income in my current job
My current job offers more security
My current job corresponds better to my interests
My current job offers a flexible time schedule
My current job enables me to work at a place which I prefer
My current job allows me to take family needs into account
Other:
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
C8
Z94
 Considering all aspects of your job, how appropriate is your current employment situation to the expectations you had ...
 
Optional
Much better than expected Much worse than expected Not appli­cable, I had no expec­tations  
1 2 3 4 5 6  
...when you began your studies?
...when you finished your studies?
ZD3_pdo
 SATISFACTION WITH THE STUDY PROGRAMME
 
Kern
  In the following, we ask you to evaluate your studies overall.
C9
Z43
 From today's perspective, how satisfied are you with your course of studies at the University of Paderborn in general?
 
Kern
Very satisfied Very dissatisfied  
1 2 3 4 5  
C10
Z801
 In your opinion, to what extent do the following statements apply to your study programme at the University of Paderborn?
 
Optional
Fully applicable Does not apply at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
In my study programme , I was able to learn in a way that suited my needs
I was able to catch up on content that was required during my study programme at the University of Paderborn if necessary
The University of Paderborn provided me with very good opportunities to get help when I was not keeping up in a course
I was able to develop very well at the University of Paderborn in the fields in which I perform quite highly
Here you have the possibility to comment on your entries
 
C11
Z44
 Looking back, if you were free to choose again would you choose...
 
Optional
Highly probable Highly improbable  
1 2 3 4 5  
... the same field of study?
... the same higher education institution?
... to study again?
D
ZY1_pdo
 FEEDBACK TO THE STUDY PROGRAMME
 
Optional
  Your feedback to your study programme at University of Paderborn
D1
Z110
 What did you especially like about your course of studies at the University of Paderborn?
 
Optional
D2
Z111
 What did you not like about your course of studies?
 
Optional
D3
Z112
 What important changes would you recommend for the University of Paderborn/your study programme?
 
Optional
E
ZA_pdo
 PRIOR TO STUDY PROGRAMME
 
Kern
  First we would like to ask you to fill in information about your education and work experience before you first enrolled at a university.
E1
Z1
 Where have you gained your higher education entrance qualification before your enrolment?
 
Kern
In Germany → Please enter the postcode: If postcode is not known → Please name the place:
In another country → Please enter the name of the country:
E2
Z2
 Which kind of higher education entrance qualifica­tion did you have by your first enrolment at a German university?
 
Kern
General higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife, e.g. Abitur, A-levels, baccalauréat or equivalent)
Advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife)
Subject-specific entrance qualification (Fach­gebundene Hochschul­reife )
Artistic aptitude test
Aptitude test by examination ('Immaturen­prüfung')
Vocational qualification (e.g. Meister, Fachwirt, state certified business economist or similar)
Other:
E3
Z3
 What was your average grade in the entrance qualification that entitled you to study?
 
Kern
   Average grade
(convert points to grade if necessary. If you have a foreign higher education entrance qualification, please enter the recognised grade or convert the foreign grade.)
E4
Z4
 Did you complete any vocational training/apprenticeship prior to your first enrolment ?
 
Kern
Yes, which:
No
only respondents, who attended professional training prior to the study
E5
Z5
 To what extent was this vocational training/apprenticeship professionally connected to the content of your course of studies?
 
Kern
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
E6
Z6
 Apart from attending vocational training, did you acquire any work experience before your first enrolment ?
 
Kern
Please include both full-time and part-time employment.
Yes, approx. month(s):
No
nur Befragte, die vor dem Studium berufliche Erfahrungen erworben haben
E7
ZH14_1
 To what extent was this working experience professionally connected to your course of studies?
 
HS
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
F
ZB_pdo
 COURSE OF STUDY
 
Kern
BB1
 YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME AT THE University of Paderborn
(completed in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester)
 
Kern

In the following questions we ask you details about your course of study. Please inform us first about the study programme successfully completed in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester at the University of Paderborn. If you started, already completed, or withdrew from other study programmes (or a PhD), please inform us about those on the following pages.
Bcalendar1
 Please enter the time period of your study (completed in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester):
 
Kern
From:
 
 
Until:
 
 
 
F1
Z131
 Have you studied at another higher education institution during this study?
 
Optional
Multiple answers possible
Yes, in Germany → which one?
Yes, in another country → which country?
No
F2
Z132
 Is this a double degree?
 
Optional
Yes
No
F3
Z10
 Which final or average grade did you obtain in this study?
 
Kern
Please recalculate points to grades if necessary.
 
  Final or average grade
Please specify, if necessary (e.g. "with distinction"):
 
 
F4
Z19
 Over how many semesters in total did you study for the programme you completed in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester?
 
Kern
(exclude semesters when you were absent, include semesters spent at a different university at home or abroad, studying the same subject)
  Total number of semesters
F5
Z20
 How many semesters have you been enrolled in total taking into account all fields of study?
 
Optional
  Number of semesters
G
ZD_pdo
 STUDY CONDITIONS
 
Kern
  In the following, we ask you to evaluate the study conditions.
In the following section, please fill in your answers referring only to the study programme that you completed in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester.
You stated/confirmed .
G1
Z28
 How do you evaluate the following study provisions and conditions in your study course?
 
Kern
Very good Very bad  
1 2 3 4 5  
Schedule and coordination of courses
Possibility to complete study requirements in the provided time
Exam system and organisation
Design and structure of study course
Acquisition of scientific work methods
Didactic quality of teaching
Quality of teaching as regards the subject-related content
Possibilities for subject-oriented specialisation
Research relation of teaching and learning
Contact to teaching staff members
G2
ZH14_47
 Furthermore, how do you evaluate the following study provisions and conditions in your study course?
 
Optional
Very good Very bad  
1 2 3 4 5  
Access to obligatory courses (e.g. seminars, tutorials)
Contact to other students
G3
ZX24
 In retrospective, how do you evaluate the support of your instructors/faculty members in your field of study?
 
Exmat
Agree strongly Disagree strongly  
1 2 3 4 5  
The students were mentored and supervised
Faculty members/instructors motivated me strongly to study my subject
Faculty members/instructors willingly answered questions of the students
Faculty members/instructors clearly explained the course material
I discussed with faculty members/instructors also outside of class
Faculty members/instructors prepared the students well for tests or exams
Faculty members/instructors provided detailed feedback on assignments/papers
Faculty members/instructors allowed enough consultation/office hours
G4
Z29
 How do you evaluate the following advisory and guidance elements in your field of study?
 
Kern
Very good Very bad I had no need  
1 2 3 4 5 6  
Subject-related guidance provided by teaching staff
Feedback on exams, term papers, etc.
Supervision of the thesis
Individual career counseling in your field
Individual study advice in your field
G5
Z31
 How do you evaluate the following elements related to practice and occupation in your field of study?
 
Kern
Very good Very bad  
1 2 3 4 5  
Relationship between theory and practice
Preparation for work
Offers for profession-oriented courses
Practice-oriented teaching contents
Study projects
Mandatory internships/practice semesters
Offers for acquisition of key competencies
G6
ZH14_45
 Furthermore, how do you evaluate the following elements related to practice and occupation in your field of study?
 
Optional
Very good Very bad  
1 2 3 4 5  
Subject matters (teaching contents) are up to date with regards to practical requirements
Teaching staff with practical experience
G7
Z30
 How would you rate the resources in your field of study?
 
Optional
Very good Very bad Not available  
1 2 3 4 5 6  
Access to necessary literature in the library (incl. online resources)
Access to computers (workstations, WiFi, etc.)
Access to classrooms and learning rooms
Equipment in classrooms and learning rooms (technology, work materials, etc.)
If applicable: access to laboratory spaces
If applicable: equipment in laboratory spaces
G8
Z207
 How do you evaluate the imparting of study-related English language proficiency in your study course?
 
Optional
Very good Very bad  
1 2 3 4 5  
Preparation for communication in the field of study in English language
Preparation for using literature in English language
H
ZC_pdo
 DETAILS OF YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME AT THE University of Paderborn
 
Kern
  In the following, we ask you to describe your individual study design.
In the following section, please fill in your answers referring only to the study programme that you completed in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester.
You stated/confirmed .
H1
Z240
 Which factors were decisive for your motivation to start with this study?
 
Optional
Applies completely Doesn't apply at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
Specific interest in the field of study
Desire for self-fulfilment
Scientific interest
Better labor market chances
High income
Security of employment
High reputation of the university
Good ranking results of the university
Aspiration to get an employment with high reputation
Studying is as a family tradition
There was no fitting job for me
Bridging a waiting period to another kind of educational training
Personal talent or compentencies
Advice of parents/family/friends
Recommendation of job counseling/student counseling
Specific idea of profession
Just trying out, because I didn´t know any alternatives
Living a student life
Study place
Other:
H2
Z281
 What forms of employment did you pursue during your study programme?
 
Kern
You may give more than one answer
Employment at a university
Student assistant
Research assistant
Employment outside universities
Student trainee
Part-time job (not subject to social security contributions)
Part-time job subject to social security contributions or self-employment (up to 34 hours per week)
Full-time job subject to social security contributions or self-employment (35 hours or more per week)
No employment in the course of studies
No employment
only respondents, who worked as a student or research assistant while studying "
H3
Z35
 How many months were you working as a tutor, student assistant and/or scientific assistant?
 
Optional
  Within subject area (in months)
  Outside subject area (in months)
only respondents, who worked in part-time while studying "
H4
Z283
 When did you work part-time?
 
Optional
Only in lecture-free periods / semester breaks (seasonal work).
Only during semesters.
Both in lecture-free periods and during semesters.
only respondents, who worked in full-time while studying "
H5
Z285
 When did you work full-time?
 
Optional
Only in lecture-free periods / semester breaks (seasonal work).
Only during semesters.
Both in lecture-free periods and during semesters.
only respondents, who worked as student trainee/Sideline/part-time job while studying
H6
ZH14_34
 When did you work as student trainee und/oder sideline/part-time job?
 
HS
Only in lecture-free time (saisonal work).
Only during semesters.
Both in lecture-free time and during semesters.
only respondents who worked during studies
H7
Z297
 Did you continue your part-time or full-time employment during your study, after your graduation?
 
Kern
Yes, until now
Yes, until:
No
H8
Z514
 How important was it to you to complete your studies within the prescribed period of study (Regel­studien­zeit)?
 
Optional
Very important Not at all important  
1 2 3 4 5  
Importance of graduation in the prescribed period of study (Regelstudienzeit)
H9
Z515
 At the beginning of your studies, did you have a plan to complete your studies within the prescribed period of study (Regel­studien­zeit)?
 
Optional
Yes
No
H10
Z21
 Did you complete your course of studies in the prescribed period of study (Regel­studien­zeit)?
 
Optional
Yes
No, the time of completion was shorter
No, the time of completion was longer
only respondents, who did not finish their study in the standard period of time
H11
Z264
 By how many semesters did you exceed the prescribed period of study (Regel­studien­zeit)?
 
Optional
1 semester
2 semesters
3 semesters
4 semesters
more than 4 semesters
only respondents, who did not finish their study in the standard period of time
H12
Z22
 Why did you study longer than the prescribed period of study (Regel­studien­zeit)?
 
Optional
Multiple answers possible
No possibility of admission to courses (e.g. due to lack of room, staff or other resources)
Failed examinations
Changes in the examination or study regulations/structure (e.g. Bachelor/Master)
No possibility of admission to one/several exam(s) (e.g. due to lack of staff or overlapping exam dates)
High requirements of study programme
Bad organisation of classes/course offer (e.g. overlapping class schedules etc.)
Change of subject/major
Change of university
Writing thesis
Stay(s) abroad
Employment(s)
Additional internship(s)
Additional courses (acquisition of further qualifications outside of study programme, second course of study)
Broad scientific interest (attended courses outside of study programme)
Work at student organisations at my university
Political/social work outside of study field
Personal reasons (e.g. lack of interest in classes, lack of motivation, lack of study organisation)
Family related reasons (e.g. pregnancy, children, care for family members etc.)
Health reasons
Delay caused by the corona pandemic
Other:
H13
Z170
 How did you finance your studies?
 
Kern
You may give more than one answer
Support from parents and/or other relatives
Support from partner/spouse
Financial support according to BAföG
Own income from working during semesters and/or semesters breaks
Credit/loan (e.g. student loan from the KfW bank group, loan from a bank or private person)
Scholarship
Own funds earned/saved before study programme
Other source(s) of income:
only respondents, who financed their studies by multiple sources
H14
Z24
 How did you finance your course of study?
 
Optional
Please distribute 100% on the following sources
  Financial support from parents and/or other relatives
  Financial support from partner/spouse
  Financial support according to BAföG
  Own income from working during semesters and/or during lecture-free time
  Credit/loan (e.g. special education credit, credit from a bank or private person)
  Scholarship
  Own funds, earned/saved before study
  Other source(s) of income
H15
Z32
 Did you complete any internships/practice semesters during your course of studies (this does not refer to team projects, practical courses etc.) ?
 
Kern
Multiple answers possible
Yes, mandatory internship(s)
Yes, voluntary internship(s)
Yes, practice semester(s)
No internships
only respondents, who did internships during their study
H16
Z33
 How many internships/practice semesters did you complete in total?
 
Optional
  Number of mandatory internships
  Number of voluntary internships
  Number of practice semesters
only respondents, who did internships during their study
H17
Z527
 Did one of the internships you mentioned lead to a job afterwards?
 
Kern
Yes
No
only respondents, who did internships during their study
only respondents, who had a job after internship
H18
Z528
 Do you still have this job?
 
Kern
Yes
No
H19
Z205
 Have you gained any working experience during your course of studies which are connected to your course of studies?
 
Optional
Please include full-time as well as part-time work; do exclude internships, work as student assistant, etc.
Yes, approx. month(s)
No
H20
Z36
 Did you spend some time abroad (outside of Germany) during your course of studies?
 
Kern
Yes
No
only respondents, who spent some time abroad during their study
H21
Z38
 Please specify the episodes of your stay abroad:
 
Kern
You may give more than one answer
Stay abroad
 
    Purpose of stay abroad
 
In which country did you stay?
 
 
 
From
 
 
To
 
 
Was your stay abroad recognised as part of your study programme in Germany, e.g. in the form of ECTS points?
 
Yes
Partly
No
 
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only respondents, who spent some time abroad during their study
H22
Z39
 Was your stay abroad supported by a particular funding programme?
 
Optional
Yes
No
only respondents, who spent some time abroad during their study
only respondents, whose stay abroad was supported by a particular funding programme
H23
Z40
 Which programmes supported your stay abroad?
 
Optional
Multiple answers possible
German funding programme
DAAD scholarship
Pädagog­ischer Austausch­dienst (PAD)/­COMENIUS
Scholar­ship by a German university
Other funding programme in Germany
Foreign/­international funding programme
Socrates/­Erasmus/­Erasmus+
Leonardo Da Vinci scholarship
Scholarship provided by the hosting university (abroad)
Other foreign funding programme
Other:
H24
Z41
 To what extent do the following statements apply to your course of study?
 
Kern
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
My study was not as important to me as other aspects of my life
I always did more for my study than expected from me
I focused on the aspects of my study which interested me the most
I planned my course of study in accordance with the demands of the job market
only respondents, who finished a master in graduation year 2023
H25
ZH14_28
 Which forms of contact with the University of Paderborn (faculty/department/institute included) do you have?
 
HS
Multiple answers possible
Newsletters or similar information
Alumni newsletter
Invitations to festivities and events
Professional/scientific contact
Participation in the alumni network
Information about offers for further education of the University of Paderborn
Contacts to teaching staff members
Contacts to other graduates
Alumni as advisors for students (Mentoren-Programm)
Career service (Job portal for graduates, support for companies searching for staff, interns, graduates)
Lifelong email address
Souvenirs of the university (T-Shirts, cups etc.)
None of these
Other contacts:
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
H26
Z502
 After your bachelor's programme: How likely did you think it was that you could successfully complete a master's programme?
 
Optional
Very likely
Rather likely
About 50/50
Rather unlikely
Very unlikely
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
ZY2_pdo
 Further studies
 
Kern
  You had stated that you had taken up further studies after your Bachelor's degree.
For the development of the study programmes, it is of great interest what motivates you to make this decision. You had stated that you intend(ed) to take up further studies after your Bachelor's degree.
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
H27
Z140
 How important were the following factors for you to study further?
 
Kern
Very important Not at all important  
1 2 3 4 5  
Design of the course of studies (e.g. consecutive course of studies)
Interest in the field
Possibility for personal development
To gain time for job orientation
Better potential earnings
To gain further knowledge
To be able to do a job as scientist/researcher
I did not find an adequate job
Research in an interesting field
To be able to do a PhD later
Improving my chances on the labour market
Retaining my status as student
Specific field of work
Uncertainty about chances on the labour market with a bachelor degree
Advice from parents/relatives
Advice from study or job counsellors
Doing something completely different than before
Other:
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
H28
Z141
 How many times did you apply for further study programmes and how many positive replies did you receive?
 
Optional
Please take into account also "applications" for study programmes with open admission.
At the University of Paderborn  At other higher education institutions   
Number of applications
Number of positive replies

only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
H29
Z142
 At how many higher education institutions did you apply?
 
Optional
  Number of higher education institutions
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
H30
Z143
 For your further studies, did you change the higher education institution?
 
Optional
Yes, to an university
Yes, to an university of applied sciences
Yes, to an other type of higher education institution:
No
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
H31
Z144
 How important were the following aspects for your decision to start your further studies at the higher education institution at which you continued studying?
 
Optional
Very important Not at all important  
1 2 3 4 5  
Profile of the course of studies
Good reputation of the higher education institution/the teaching staff
Thematic focus of the course of studies
Attractiveness of the city/region
Good rankings of the higher education institution
Course of studies with practical orientation
Being close to my partner/family
Social contacts, friends
Personal contact with teaching staff
Staying at current place of residence
Convenient application deadlines
No admission to favoured higher education institution
Low admission restrictions
No or low tuition fees
Other:
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who changed universities after the bachelor
H32
Z506
 Why didn't you want to pursue your study programme at the University of Paderborn?
 
Optional
You may give more than one answer
My preferred study programme or major was not offered at the University of Paderborn.
I was not admitted to the study programme at the University of Paderborn.
I don't think the region of the University of Paderborn is very attractive.
I wanted to separate myself from certain teachers at the University of Paderborn.
I wanted to get to know a new city/HEI.
The living expenses at the new place of study are lower.
The possibility of funding my studies is better.
The region of the new HEI is a better fit for entering my intended profession.
The region of the new HEI is a better fit for my future plans.
The new HEI had a better reputation.
The study conditions at the new HEI were supposedly better.
The quality of the lectures at the new HEI were supposedly better.
I wanted to study at an HEI near my home town.
I wanted to study at an HEI near my family/friends/partner.
Other private reasons:
Other reasons, specifically:
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who did not change universities after the bachelor
H33
Z507
 Were you prevented by the following factors from undertaking a study programme at another HEI?
 
Optional
Totally applies Doesn't apply at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
I had difficulty getting information about study programmes at other HEIs
The effort of organising the move would have been too much for me
Accommodation problems at the location of the other HEI
Separation from partner/friends/family
Expected additional financial burden at the location of the other HEI
Loss of opportunities to earn money
I had difficulty meeting the entrance criteria of the study programme at several other HEIs
Lack of motivation to change my study location
I expected little personal benefit from a change of HEI
I expected problems with recognition of my achievements at the University of Paderborn
My bachelor's degree from the University of Paderborn is incompatible with degrees at other HEIs
I didn't find any other HEI where the desired field of study / study programme was offered
The study programme at the University of Paderborn is best suited to my personal situation
The study programme at the University of Paderborn is in my opinion generally the best in comparison to other study programmes offered in this field of study
I feel very comfortable at the University of Paderborn and therefore wanted to stay at the University of Paderborn
I wanted to continue studying with certain teachers at the University of Paderborn
I am currently very comfortable in the region of the University of Paderborn and therefore wanted to stay at the University of Paderborn for at least the study programme
I also want to stay in the University of Paderborn region after the study programme
Other reasons, specifically (please enter):
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started or applied for another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who started another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
H34
Z145
 Were there any difficulties in the transition to further studies after your bachelor studies?
 
Kern
Multiple answers possible
No
Yes, some course achievements were not recognized
Yes, because of admission constraints I had to switch to another field of study than originally intended
Yes, because of admission constraints I had to switch to another university than originally intended
Yes, long waiting times (e.g. because of numerus clausus)
Yes, no continuous financing possible (e.g. BaföG, scholarships)
Yes, my documents/exam results did not arrive in time
Yes, further course achievements or credits were needed
Yes, other:
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who did not start another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
ZY3_pdo
 No further studies
 
Kern
  You had stated that you did not take up any further studies after your Bachelor's degree.
For the development of the study programmes, it is of great interest what motivates you to make this decision.
only respondents, who finished a bachelor in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who did not start another study after their bachelor study in graduation year 2023
H35
Z146
 What is the reason that you have not started further studies (yet)?
 
Kern
Multiple answers possible
I received an attractive job offer
I wanted to gather work experience
Application deadlines were not feasible
Financial reasons
I did not find a suitable course of studies
Time-out (e.g. longer journey)
No admission to intended course of studies
Family reasons
Lack of information about study offers
Other:
only respondents, who finished a master in graduation year 2023
ZMA
 Considerations around (not) starting a PhD
 
Optional
  In the following section it is of interest, what you thought at the end of your master's programme about a PhD. Please answer the questions regardless of whether you started a PhD or not.
only respondents, who finished a master in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who have not started a doctorate
H36
Z257
 Which of the following statements apply to you?
 
Kern
I never considered doing a PhD.
I considered to doing a PhD, but I changed my mind.
I have not decided yet whether I will do a PhD in the future.
I plan to do a PhD.
only respondents, who finished a master in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who have started a doctorate
only respondents, who finished their doctorate
H37
Z270
 Do you obtain a PHD scholarship?
 
Kern
Yes
No
only respondents, who finished a master in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who have started a doctorate
only respondents, who finished their doctorate
H38
Z271
 What form does your PHD take primarily?
 
Kern
A structured PHD programme (e.g. graduate college, graduate school, PhD programme).
As a participant in a research project at the HEI.
Professorship in a department with a professor (without direct attachment to a project).
Within a job in a company.
As a free PhD student
Within another context, specifically:
only respondents, who finished a master in graduation year 2023
only respondents, who have started a doctorate
only respondents, who finished their doctorate
H39
Z229
 Which career path are you pursuing after your PhD?
 
Kern
Academical career (e.g. higher education institution, independent research institute, university hospital, etc.).
Non-academic career (e.g. industry, administration, self-employed work).
I wanted to keep an open mind towards an academic as well as a non-academic career.
I hadn't yet considered this question.
Other plans:
I
ZE
 THE SITUATION AFTER GRADUATION
 
Optional
  This section refers to the situation after your graduation in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester.
I1
Z42
 To what extent did you possess the following skills/competencies upon graduation?
 
Optional
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
Ability to gather information of different sources
Ability to recognize interrelations
Ability to gauge relevance of information
Ability to take decisions
Ability to develop problem-solving strategies
Ability to plan and organize
Ability to express myself adequately in speaking
Ability to express myself adequately in writing
Ability to communicate in English
Ability to self-reflect
Ability to handle received criticism
Ability to express criticism constructively
Ability to work in teams
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge practically
Ability to adapt flexibly to new situations
Ability to create new ideas
Ability to work autonomously
Command of your study field or discipline
Ability to write reports, memos or documents
Ability to apply scientific methods
Analytical competencies
Ability to work with artificial intelligence
I2
Z97
 Since graduation, have you…
 
Optional
Multiple answers possible
...studied outside Germany?
...done an internship outside Germany?
...searched for an employment outside Germany?
...worked outside Germany?
...been sent on work assignments outside Germany by your employer?
None of these
I3
Z95
 How many employers (including your current one) have you worked for since you graduated?
 
Optional
  Number of employers since graduation (including current employer)
 
I haven't been employed since graduation
 
 
K
ZF
 SEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT
 
Kern
  The following section refers to the period of searching for employment directly after graduating in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester (exclude temporary, non-study-related jobs, but include paid vocational training like internships, residencies, specialist training, etc., also in an employment relationship).
K1
Z296
 Have you been searching for a job after graduation? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
Despite continuing your occupation after graduation, have you been searching for a job? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
Multiple answers possible
Yes
No, I concentrated on my master's degree
No, I only continued my already existing occupation
No, I found a new job without searching
No, I found a job without searching
No, I became self-employed/a freelancer
No, I took parental leave
No, other reasons:
only respondents, who have searched for a job
K2
Z52
 When did you start searching for a job?
 
Kern
Please exclude temporary non study related jobbing.
Prior to graduation
Around the time of graduation
After graduation
only respondents, who have searched for a job
K3
Z55
 How many employers did you approximately contact? (applications etc.)
 
Optional
  Number of contacted employers
only respondents, who have searched for a job
K4
Z53
 How did you search for a job?
 
Kern
Multiple answers possible
Replied to job ads/announcements (e.g. newspaper, internet, notice)
Unsolicited application - I contacted employers without knowing about a vacancy
Job fair
Application for teaching traineeship
Through the public employment agency
Through internet (social) networks (e.g. XING, LinkedIn)
Through private job agencies
Through the career service/career center
Through other job search assistance at the university (excluding career service/career center)
Through already existing personal contacts
Other:
only respondents, who have searched for a job
K5
Z56
 How many months in total did you search for your first job? If you have not found a job yet, how many months did you search so far?
 
Kern
Please exclude temporary non study related jobbing.
  Month(s) searching for first job
only respondents, who have searched for a job
K6
Z54
 Which strategy led to your first job after graduation?
 
Kern
Replied to job ads/announcements (e.g. newspaper, Internet, notice)
Unsolicited application - I contacted employers without knowing about a vacancy
Job fair
Application for teaching traineeship
Through the public employment agency
Through Internet (social) networks (e.g. XING, LinkedIn)
Through private job agencies
Through instruments of the career service/career center
Through services of the university (without career service/career center)
Through already existing personal contacts
Not applicable, I have not found an employment yet
Other
only respondents, who have searched for a job
only respondents, who had employment after graduation
K7
Z59
 In your opinion, how important were the following aspects for your first employer's decision to hire you?
 
Optional
Very important Not at all important  
1 2 3 4 5  
Field of study/combination of subjects, study course
Field specialisation
Topic of thesis
Degree (e.g. diploma, bachelor, master, doctorate etc.)
Final grades
Practical/work experience
Reputation of higher education institution
Reputation of department/study course
Experience abroad
Foreign language proficiency
Computer skills
Recommendations/references of others
Personality
Willingness to make financial compromises
Other:
only respondents who found or continued employment after graduation or continued
K8
Z300
 Do you still have this job?
 
Kern
Yes
No
K9
Z685
 Where did you live at the time of your studies?
 
Optional
Please enter the postal code of your place of residence. If you moved during your studies, please enter the postal code of your last place of residence. If you lived abroad, enter the country only
Postal code:
Country:
K10
Z686
 Which place of residence would you have chosen at the time of your graduation if you had had the choice?
 
Optional
In the surrounding area (max. 40 km) of the university/higher education institution
Within the federal state of your university/higher education institution (but outside the surrounding area of the university/higher education institution)
Within Germany (but outside the federal state)
Outside Germany
nur Befragte, die den direkten Umkreis der Universität/Hochschule verlassen haben
K11
Z687
 What were the decisive reasons for not staying in the region of your university/higher education institution?
 
Optional
Multiple answers possible
No suitable job / A more attractive job in another region
My family and friends live in a different region
I did not feel at home in this region
Further study or doctorate in another city
Cost of living in the region is too high / Other regions have lower cost of living
Cultural, sports and other leisure activities are insufficient / Other regions have more to offer
Local recreation facilities are not sufficient / Other regions have more to offer
Poor image of the region / Other regions have a better image
Transport connection/accessibility/infrastructure are not sufficient / Other regions have better conditions
Other reason:
nur Befragte, die den direkten Umkreis der Universität/Hochschule verlassen haben
K12
Z688
 Would you have stayed with a more attractive job offer in the region?
 
Optional
Yes
No
nur Befragte, die den direkten Umkreis der Universität/Hochschule nicht verlassen haben
K13
Z689
 What were the decisive reasons for you to stay in the region?
 
Optional
Multiple answers possible
Suitable job
My family and friends live in this region
I feel at home here
Further studies at the previous or another nearby university/higher education institution
Low cost of living in the region
Good cultural, sports and other leisure activities
Good local recreational facilities
Good image of the region
Good transport connection/accessibility/infrastructure
Other reason:
only respondents who found or continued employment after graduation or continued
K14
Z690
 How well did you know the relevant corporate landscape in the surrounding area (max. 40 km) of your university/higher education institution?
 
Optional
Very good Not at all  
1 2 3 4  
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
L
ZY4_pdo
 Satisfaction with the job
 
Kern
  In the following, we would like to find out which professional goals you have been able to achieve so far.
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
L1
Z98
 How important are the following occupational aspects for you in general?
 
Kern
Very important Not at all important  
1 2 3 4 5  
Largely independent nature of the work
Opportunity to undertake scientific/scholarly work
Clear and well-ordered work tasks
Opportunity to use your acquired knowledge and skills
Job security
Social recognition and status
Opportunity to realise your own ideas
Pleasant working climate
Opportunity to pursue continuous learning
High income
Chances of social influence
To have a challenging job
Good career prospects
A co-ordinating and managerial role
Opportunity to do something useful for society
Opportunity to combine the demands of work with those of your family
Sufficient time for leisure activities
Interesting work contents
To enhance your career
To exercise a profession, which is generally comparable to the profession of your parents (i.e., a profession for which a similarly high level of educational attainment is necessary)
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
L2
Z99
 To what extent do the following aspects apply to your current job situation?
 
Kern
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
Largely independent nature of the work
Opportunity to undertake scientific/scholarly work
Clear and well-ordered work tasks
Opportunity to use your acquired knowledge and skills
Job security
Social recognition and status
Opportunity to realise own ideas
Pleasant working climate
Opportunity to pursue continuous learning
High income
Chances of social influence
To have a challenging job
Good career prospects
A co-ordinating and managerial role
Opportunity to do something useful for society
Opportunity to combine the demands of work with those of your family
Sufficient time for leisure activities
Interesting work contents
To enhance your career
To exercise a profession, which is generally comparable to the profession of my parents (i.e., a profession for which a similarly high level of educational attainment is necessary)
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
L3
Z220
 To what extent are you satisfied with the following aspects of your professional situation?
 
Optional
Very satisfied Not at all satisfied  
1 2 3 4 5  
Current professional position
Professional development opportunities
Current income
Current work duties
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
L4
Z100
 Even though you don't have a regular job at the moment, how satisfied are you overall with your current job situation? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
How satisfied are you overall with your current job situation? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
Very satisfied Very dissatisfied  
1 2 3 4 5  
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
L5
Z699
 The following statements refer to the use of information and communication technologies. Please indicate how often you perform the activities as part of your main job.
 
Optional
In my main job...
Daily At least once a week, but not daily At least once a month, but less than once a week Less than once a month Never  
1 2 3 4 5  
I use Internet-based applications to exchange or work on work-related content with other people.
I prepare content digitally.
I deal with issues relating to the digitalization of workflows.
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who are self employed
L6
ZH14_3
 What type of self-employment did you set up?
 
HS
Multiple answers possible
Freelance activity/self-employment
Established a new company
Joined an existing company
Took over an existing company
Franchise (use a specific business concept for remuneration, e.g. McDonald’s)
I am not/have never been self employed.
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
M
ZP
 BUSINESS START-UP
 
HS
  If you started a business after graduation (individual enterprise, non-incorporated firm, corporate entity, cooperative society, association or similar), please give us information about this.
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondets, who have not created a new business
M1
ZH14_9
 Haben Sie während oder nach Ihrem Studium ein (oder mehrere) Unternehmen gegründet? (Bitte berücksichtigen Sie auch freiberufliche Ein-Personen-Unternehmungen bzw. Kleinunternehmungen.)
 
HS
Yes → How many?
No
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have created a new business
ZPI
 
HS
  If you started more than one business during or after your study, in the following, please refer to the most important business.
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have created a new business
M2
ZH14_14
 To what extent is/was the business based on...
 
HS
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
...your higher education?
...your research results?
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have created a new business
M3
ZH14_18
 Was this a spin-off from your higher education institution?
 
HS
Yes
No
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have created a new business
M4
ZH14_19
 Were you supported by your higher education institution when starting-up the business?
 
HS
Yes
No
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have created a new business
M5
ZH14_23
 Does the business still exist at present?
 
HS
Yes
No
only respondents, who have employment
M6
Z422
 The organisation I work for...
 
Optional
Totally applies Doesn't apply at all I couldn't say  
1 2 3 4 5 6  
is strongly influenced by information technology in its work processes
has already automated numerous processes
is currently active in the automation of work processes
currently actively working to coordinate work processes with digital technologies
M7
ZH14_36
 How frequently do you use AI technologies?
 
HS
Only in lecture-free time (saisonal work).
Only during semesters.
Both in lecture-free time and during semesters.
Less than once a month
never
M8
ZH14_37
 To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
 
HS
Strongly agree Strongly disagree  
1 2 3 4 5  
In general, I know the unique facets of AI and humans and their potential roles in human-AI collaboration.
I am knowledgeable about the steps involved in AI decision-making.
Considering all my experience, I am relatively proficient in the field of AI.
I am scared of artificial intelligence.
I trust artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence will destroy mankind.
Artificial intelligence will create a lot of unemployment.
Artificial intelligence will be an enrichment for mankind.
only respondents who recognize AI technology
M9
ZH14_38
 To what extent do you use AI technologies for the following purposes?
 
HS
to a great extent not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
Text creation
Editing/proofreading/formatting
Translation
Text paraphrasing/rewriting
Text summaries
Citation analysis
Literature research
Transcriptions
Overview of a state of research/topic
Image/music editing
Voice control
Further development of ideas through dialogue with AI
Development of software codes/solving programming problems
Simulation of states (substances / objects / behaviour)
Support with mathematical calculations/operations
Assistance systems to improve/support health
Other (please fill in)
only respondents who recognize AI technology
M10
ZH14_39
 To what extent have you acquired your skills to work with AI technologies in the following contexts?
 
HS
To a very great extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
Courses / seminars / exercises at the Paderborn University
Courses / seminars / exercises at another university
Family
Friends
School
Employer
Hobby / self study
Other (please fill in)
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
only respondents, whose first employment after graduation corresponds to the (current) employment at the time of the survey
ZY5_pdo
 Change in employment
 
Kern
  In the following we would like to know if there have been any changes in your employment so far.
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, who have employment
only respondents, whose first employment after graduation corresponds to the (current) employment at the time of the survey
M11
Z148
 Since you started your current job, have there been changes to the specified job characteristics?
 
Kern
If you started your current job before your graduation in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester , please refer to changes occurring after your graduation. You may give more than one answer
Yes, the position has changed (e.g. receiving civil-servant status, addition of managerial functions)
Yes, the type of contract has changed (e.g. receiving an unlimited contract)
Yes, the contractual weekly hours of work have changed
Yes, the actual weekly hours of work have changed
Yes, the gross monthly income has changed
Yes, the job title has changed
Yes, the main activity has changed
No, none of the above characteristics have changed
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose employment has changed since its start
You stated that in the course of your current job, changes have occurred. Please refer to the situation at the start of your current employment. If you started your current employment before your graduation in the 2022/23 winter semester or in the 2023 summer semester, please refer to the situation immediately after graduation.
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose first employment after graduation does not correspond to the (current) employment at the time of the survey
ZY9_pdo
 The first job after graduation
 
Kern
  You have indicated that you are no longer in your first employment. Please now provide information about your first employment.
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose job position has changed since the start of the current employment
M12
Z149
 What was your position in your job?
 
Kern
Employee (Gefiltertes Item)
Public servant (Gefiltertes Item)
Worker (Gefiltertes Item)
Research assistant (Gefiltertes Item)
Student trainee (Gefiltertes Item)
Self-employed in academic professions (Gefiltertes Item)
Self-employed in trade, industry, services, etc. (Gefiltertes Item)
Legal clerkship/trainee teacher (Gefiltertes Item)
Induction year (Gefiltertes Item)
Voluntary (Gefiltertes Item)
Trainee (Gefiltertes Item)
Vocational training/apprenticeship (Gefiltertes Item)
Other: (Gefiltertes Item)
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose job position has changed since the start of the current employment
only public servants
M13
Z503
 What kind of public servant were you?
 
Kern
Low-level public servant
Mid-level public servant
Executive-level public servant
High-level public servant
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose job position has changed since the start of the current employment
only employees
M14
Z504
 I was an employee...
 
Kern
performing duties according to general instructions (e.g. salesperson, typist)
performing a qualified activity according to instructions (e.g. clerk)
performing independent tasks in self-directed work (e.g. scientist, doctor, engineer, social worker, teacher, department manager, procurator)
with comprehensive management tasks and decision-making powers (e.g. director, executive director, executive board of larger companies and associations)
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose job position has changed since the start of the current employment
only employees
M15
Z530
 As a self-employed person I had...
 
Kern
no further employees
1 additional employee
2-4 additional employees
5-9 additional employees
more than 10 additional employees
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose type of contract has changed since the start of the current employment
M16
Z150
 Did you have a fixed-term or unlimited contract?
 
Kern
Unlimited term
Fixed term
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose working hours have changed since the start of the current employment
M17
Z151
 How many hours per week do you work on average?
 
Kern
  Contracted weekly hours of work
  Actual weekly hours of work
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose gross monthly income has changed since the start of the current employment
M18
Z152
 What was your current gross monthly income (incl. special payments and overtime)? (Gefilterter Fragetext)
Please estimate your monthly profit taxes excluded. (Gefilterter Fragetext)
 
Kern
no respondents, who still studying a master and are jobbing in maximum
only respondents, whose first employment after graduation does not correspond to the (current) employment at the time of the survey
M19
Z66
 Where were you employed?
 
Kern
In Germany → Please enter the postcode:
If postcode is not known → Please name the place:
In another country → Please enter the name of the country:
O
ZL
 Personal details
 
Kern
  The following section asks for just a few brief personal details.
O1
Z101
 What is your gender?
 
Kern
Male
Female
Diverse
O2
Z102
 What year were you born?
 
Kern
  Year of birth
O3
Z171
 In which country were you born?
 
Kern
In Germany
In another country:
O4
Z103
 Where do you currently live?
 
Kern
In Germany → Please enter the postcode:
If postcode is not known → Please name the place:
Other country → Please state the name of the country:
nur Befragte, die die Hochschulzugangsberichtigung im Ausland erwarben
O5
ZH14_41
 What is your legal residence status?
 
HS
Temporary residence permit (e.g., visa, EU Blue Card)
Permanent residence permit (e.g., EU permanent residence permit, settlement permit)
No residence permit
Not applicable, I am a citizen of an EU country.
nur Befragte, die die Hochschulzugangsberichtigung im Ausland erwarben
nur Befragte, die die Hochschulzugangsberichtigung im Ausland erwarben und nicht EU-Staatsbürger*innen sind
O6
ZH14_42
 What is your social connection to Germany?
 
Optional
more than one answer possible
I have a spouse in Germany
I have family in Germany
I have friends in Germany
I have contact with other alumni (graduates) in Germany
None of the above apply
The question does not apply to my situation
You can add comments to your answers here!
 
 
nur Befragte, die die Hochschulzugangsberichtigung im Ausland erwarben
nur Befragte, die die Hochschulzugangsberichtigung im Ausland erwarben und nicht EU-Staatsbürger*innen sind
nur Befragte, die derzeit nicht im Ausland leben
O7
ZH14_43
 How long do you intend to stay in Germany?
 
Optional
Up to 1 year
More than 1 year, up to 5 years
More than 5 years, up to 10 years
More than 10 years
I don't know yet
The question does not apply to my situation
nur Befragte, die die Hochschulzugangsberichtigung im Ausland erwarben
nur Befragte, die die Hochschulzugangsberichtigung im Ausland erwarben und nicht EU-Staatsbürger*innen sind
O8
ZH14_44
 At what point did you decide to stay in Germany or to leave Germany after your study programme?
 
Optional
I wanted to remain living in Germany from the beginning
It only became clear to me once in Germany that I wanted to stay longer
I have already been in Germany for a long time, so the question did not arise
It was clear from the beginning that I would leave Germany again
I wanted to stay in Germany at first, but changed my mind
I wanted to stay in Germany, but it wasn't possible
The question does not apply to my situation
O9
Z104
 In which country were your parents born?
 
Kern
Parent 1 (e.g. father)  Parent 2 (e.g. mother) 

O10
Z105
 Which citizenship do you have?
 
Kern
You may give more than one answer
German citizenship
Other citizenship:
O11
Z107
 Did/do you have children living in your household?
 
Kern
Yes → how many? Child(ren)
No
only respondents, who have children living in the household
O12
Z127
 Wann sind Ihre Kinder geboren?
 
Kern
   
Month and year of first child’s birth
Month and year of second child’s birth
Month and year of third child’s birth
Month and year of fourth child’s birth
Month and year of fifth child’s birth
Month and year of sixth child’s birth
Month and year of seventh child’s birth
Month and year of eighth child’s birth
Month and year of ninth child’s birth
Month and year of tenth child’s birth
Month and year of eleventh child’s birth
Month and year of twelfth child’s birth

O13
Z108
 What is the highest level of your parents' education?
 
Kern
Parent 1 (e.g. father)  Parent 2 (e.g. mother)   
Vocational training/apprenticeship
Degree at a technical or commercial college
Master's certificate or state certified technician
Degree at a professional college (GDR)
Degree at an university of applied science
Degree at an engineering college or commercial academy
Degree at an art or music college
University degree
Doctorate
Habilitation
No professional training
Unknown
Other

O14
Z156
 Did you have a disability/chronic illness during your course of studies?
 
Kern
Multiple answers possible
Impairment of mobility
Impairment of sight/blindness
Impairment of hearing/deafness
Impairment of speaking
Psychological impairment/illness (e.g. psychosis, depression, eating disorder, addiction)
Chronic somatic illness (e.g. asthma, gastro-intestinal disease, diabetes, rheumatism, multiple sclerosis)
Specific developmental disorder (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia)
Other impairment/illness:
I did not have any kind of disability/chronic illness.
only respondents, who have a disability/chronic illness
O15
Z157
 In how far did your disability/chronic illness impair you during your course of studies?
 
Optional
To a very high extent Not at all  
1 2 3 4 5  
only respondents, who have a disability/chronic illness
O16
Z158
 Did you possess a severely handicapped pass (Schwerbehindertenausweis) during your studies?
 
Kern
Yes → Degree of Disability:
No
only respondents, who have a disability/chronic illness
nur Befragte, die durch die Behinderung/chronische Erkrankung in Ihrem Studium beeinträchtigt wurden
O17
Z159
 In which areas linked to your chronic illness or disability do you see need for improvement?
 
Optional
Multiple answers possible
Barrier-free facilities at the university (including outdoor areas)
Barrier-free offers of information of the university (e.g. website, flyer)
Barrier-free courses
Counseling for students with disabilities/ chronic illnesses with regard to social concerns
Support for students with disabilities/ chronic illnesses with regard to social concerns
Counseling for students with disabilities/ chronic illnesses to apply for compensation of disadvantages (Nachteils­ausgleichsregelungen) for studying and exams
Support for students with disabilities/ chronic illnesses to apply for compensation of disadvantages (Nachteils­ausgleichsregelungen) for studying and exams
Information about offers to support students with disabilities/ chronic illnesses of the university
Provision of technical aid for students with disabilities/ chronic illnesses by the university
Implementation of compensation of disadvantages (Nachteilsausgleiche) for students with disabilities/ chronic illnesses for studying and exams
Supporting networking with other students with disabilities/ chronic illnesses
Other:
No need for improvement
O18
Z129
 How would you rate the following aspects of this questionnaire?
 
Optional
Very good Very bad  
1 2 3 4 5  
Understandable phrasing
Length of the questionnaire
Clarity of the questionnaire
Relevance to your field of study
Relevance to your field of work after study
Relevance of questions to adapt study offerings to professional requirements
O19
Z113
 Other comments (e.g. on improving the questionnaire)
 
Optional
P
ZO
 CONTACT WITH THE University of Paderborn
 
Optional
  Finally please indicate what kind of contact you would like to have with the University of Paderborn or faculty/department/institute.
für (alle) Master (MA / 2-Fach-MA / M.Ed.) und b) für Bachelor mit "V143 3"
P1
ZH14_30
 Which forms of contact with the University of Paderborn (faculty/department/institute included) do you wish?
 
HS
Multiple answers possible
Newsletters or similar information
Alumni newsletter
Invitations to festivities and events
Professional/scientific contact
Participation in the alumni network
Information about offers for further education of the University of Paderborn
Contacts to teaching staff members
Contacts to other graduates
Alumni as advisors for students (Mentoren-Programm)
Career service (Job portal for graduates, support for companies searching for staff, interns, graduates)
Lifelong Email address
Souvenirs of the university (T-Shirts, cups etc.)
None of these
Other contacts:
Q
ZBS23
 survey spotlight
 
Optional
  As part of the Cooperation Project Graduate Studies (KOAB), an annual survey spotlight is conducted. This short survey spotlight consists of a few questions and is developed by scientists who contribute to the KOAB project with their topics. The data will be made available to the researchers. The scientists then use the data collected to write articles for open-access journals. It goes without saying that we comply with all data protection regulations. This year, Franziska Deutschmann (Center for Quality Assurance and Development) at Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz will be responsible for the survey spotlight. Below you will find the corresponding questions that were asked by the researchers.
Q1
Z553
 How burdensome would/are the following aspects of an academic qualification phase (be) for you personally?
 
Kern
Not burdensome at all Very burdensome  
1 2 3 4 5  
Time and performance pressure (overtime, fixed-term employment, as much output as possible)
Spatial and temporal flexibility (lack of boundaries between private life and doctorate/profession, stays abroad, attendance at (international) conferences)
Financial pressure (part-time employment, amount and duration of the scholarship)
Requirements for personal skills (teamwork, teaching and presentation skills, leadership, communication and social skills)
Demands on personal resources (hope, resilience, self-efficacy, optimism)
R
ZZ
 Server Forwarding
 
Kern
  As we would like to ask you for your email address in order to invite you to a follow-up survey in a few years and such data must be stored separately from survey data for data protection reasons, you will now be forwarded to another server.