54.8 percent. According to official website, a German university, by August 5, 2023, the number of freshmen in 2022 was 490,204, with a gross enrollment rate of 54.8%, which was 3.6% lower than that of 202 1. German universities can be divided into public universities and private universities. Public universities are funded by the federal or state governments and provide free education, mainly relying on scientific research funds and government grants to maintain their operation. Private universities need to charge tuition fees, focus on full-time education, and pay attention to classroom teaching and practical research.