1st Edition

Immigrants and Refugees at German Universities Diversity, Internationalization and Anticolonial Considerations

By Lisa Unangst Copyright 2025
200 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

200 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

200 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book takes a critical and historical perspective in parsing the current state of play for refugee and immigrant students in Germany, addressing federal, state, and institutional innovations as well as gaps in service. Drawing from de/post/anticolonial theory, it considers the levels of support for diverse groups including migrants, refugees, and racialized Germans, investigating why a... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Higher education in the German sphere  3. German colonialism, postcolonialism, and coloniality  4. German immigration and refugee inflows  5. Germans of color and representation in K-20 education  6. “Diversity” at German universities  7. Existing university programs for migrants and refugees  8. Policy proposals  9. Implications for other higher education institutions and national systems  10. Conclusion

Biography

Lisa Unangst is Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Empire State University, USA.