The questionnaire contains questions on the following subject areas:

•  Personal information and study program information
•  Preconditions for study: reasons for choosing this study program, prior education, assessment of preparation for the master’s degree program by the bachelor’s degree program

-         Evaluation of the study offerings and study conditions
Evaluation of modules
Evaluation of the quality of instruction

• Research orientation of teaching activities
• Evaluation of study requirements/feasibility of completing the program (workload)
• Evaluation of selected aspects of the infrastructure (e-learning offerings)
• Evaluation of the examination organization
• Evaluation of the support and supervision provided by instructors
• Evaluation of the social climate (rapport with fellow students, instructors, student relations)
• Time spent abroad
• Where applicable, reasons for exceeding the regular study period
• Interest in scholarly/scientific/research work
• Academic performance
• Satisfaction with studies; lack of motivation, inclination to withdraw

•  Study behavior and study experiences

• Living situation during studies (e.g. children, work, illness)
• Acquisition of subject-specific knowledge and research skills (self-assessment)
• Plans for the period after the master’s degree program

In addition, the survey also includes open-ended questions in various places to give you a chance to provide information beyond the standardized response options or to offer a more nuanced view of your suggestions for improving the program.

The content of the questionnaire was coordinated with the university management, departments, and central institutes.