A rising number of guest students enroll in college, with history and philosophy being the most sought-after subjects.
The recent growth is mainly attributable to older age groups, specifically those over 60. As a result, the average age of visiting students shifted from 49 to 51 years between the winter semester 2022/2023 and the preceding one. There was a minor decrease in foreign visitors, falling from 12% to 11%. However, the proportion of females remained constant at 49%.
Guest students have the opportunity to attend individual courses and presentations at universities without completing traditional university entrance requirements. These students are not required to sit for final assessments. Relative to the 2.9 million enrolled students in the winter semester 2023/2024, guest students represent a meager 1.1%.
