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FDZ-DZHW archives quantitative and qualitative data on higher education research and science studies for secondary use.
About FDZ-DZHW
FDZ-DZHW is the research data centre of the German Center for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW). It archives quantitative and qualitative data from higher education research and science studies and makes them available for secondary use.
Researchers and teachers can request access through Scientific Use Files for their own research or Campus Use Files for teaching and training. Users can browse the data inventory in the centre's search portal and submit their own data for secondary use. Listed research topics include educational participation, graduate and occupational research, teaching and learning, and higher education policy. Recent data packages include the DZHW PhD Panel 2014 and several versions of the National Academics Panel Study (Nacaps), with one Nacaps release available in German only.
Key features
- Scientific Use Files for secondary use in own research
- Campus Use Files for teaching and training purposes
- Searchable data inventory in the FDZ-DZHW search portal
- Data deposit route for submitting quantitative and qualitative data
- Data sets on higher education and science studies topics
- Data usage application listed as an access route
Best for: Researchers in higher education and science studies who want to reuse existing quantitative or qualitative data, and teachers who need data for training.
Good for
- Archives quantitative and qualitative data on higher education and science studies
- Offers separate access files for research and for teaching
- Provides a route for researchers to submit their own data
Watch out for
- The Nacaps 2020 data package is available in German only
FDZ-DZHW at a glance
- Website
- fdz.dzhw.eu/en
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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FDZ-DZHW FAQ
What is the difference between Scientific Use Files and Campus Use Files?
Scientific Use Files are offered for your own research. Campus Use Files are offered for teaching and training purposes.
Can I submit my own data to the centre?
Yes. The site has a Deposit Data section for submitting quantitative and qualitative data for secondary use.
Which research topics does the data cover?
The listed topics include educational participation and student research, graduate and occupational research, teaching and learning research, institutions and university development, internationalisation, and higher education policy and planning.
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