German universities are going through a hard time right now: they aim to educate more students than ever before, but are also undergoing their biggest reforma ever with the goal of becoming internationally first-class in scientific research. German universities are facing other challenges too: it is unacceptable in Germany to refuse any young students who wants to go to university; however "these principles are under great and increasing political pressure."

Armin Himmelrath, a journalist from Cologne

German original: Deutsche Universit?ten im Wandel
Chinese translation: 何为理想大学之二：变革中的德国大学