If efficiently managed, dorms shouldn't represent a significant burden on students above the price of living in off-campus housing.
>restaurants
Generally make a profit.
>coffee shops
Generally make a profit while employing unskilled students.
>fitness clubs
Okay, these are probably excessive, but fitness is fairly important.
>green spaces everywhere
I'd be really surprised if this accounted for an appreciable percentage of institutional expenses, except maybe if the campus was located somewhere with very expensive real estate.
I'm guessing that the real story is that German universities bring in a lot more taxpayer money and employ fewer people.
If efficiently managed, dorms shouldn't represent a significant burden on students above the price of living in off-campus housing.
>restaurants
Generally make a profit.
>coffee shops
Generally make a profit while employing unskilled students.
>fitness clubs
Okay, these are probably excessive, but fitness is fairly important.
>green spaces everywhere
I'd be really surprised if this accounted for an appreciable percentage of institutional expenses, except maybe if the campus was located somewhere with very expensive real estate.
I'm guessing that the real story is that German universities bring in a lot more taxpayer money and employ fewer people.