Diplom (Germany)

An earlier, classical academic degree in Germany in certain subjects.

An earlier, classical academic degree in Germany in the subjects of engineering, natural sciences and economics. "Diplom" courses are increasingly replaced by bachelor and master’s courses. By 2020, all "Diplom" courses in Germany are to be replaced by bachelor and master’s courses. This is meant to create a unified European system.

"Diplom" courses are considered to be undergraduate studies.

See also: undergraduate studies