Private University: Recognition
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzIf you want to operate a private-law (non-state) university as an independent institution, you need state recognition by the ministry responsible for universities. Only state-recognised universities may use a corresponding designation (university, college, university of applied sciences), take university examinations and award university degrees.
The operation of the establishment of a foreign university, with the exception of foreign universities which lie within the scope of Community law of the European Union, also requires state recognition by the competent ministry.