Hochschulische

Hochschulische is an adjective used in German to describe things related to higher education. It denotes a relationship to universities and other post-secondary institutions and is common in policy documents, academic writing, and institutional descriptions. Examples include hochschulische Bildung (tertiary education), hochschulische Lehre (university teaching) and hochschulische Forschung (academic research). The term can apply to curricula, structures, practices, or contexts tied to higher education.

The scope of hochschulisch covers institutions beyond traditional universities; it is often used to refer to higher education in general, including universities as well as Fachhochschulen (universities of applied sciences) and other accredited post-secondary schools. In contrast, more specific terms such as universitär or universitäre are sometimes used when emphasizing research-oriented universities, while hochschulisch highlights the broader sector of tertiary education rather than a single type of institution.

Etymology: The word derives from Hochschule (higher education institution) combined with the suffix -isch. The form hochschulische is the feminine singular or plural attributive form used when modifying a feminine noun (die hochschulische Bildung) or with appropriate articles and endings.

See also: Hochschulbildung, Hochschulpolitik, Hochschulreform, Universität, Fachhochschule, Hochschuldidaktik, Bildungssystem.