International students at two-thirds of 268 German universities were unable to continue their summer studies due to Covid-19, a DAAD survey has revealed.

The academic success of international students should be level with the average success of domestic students in Germany, DAAD has outlined in its Strategy 2025.

Almost three in four prospective international students seeking to study in Germany say it is "very likely" they will still come, a survey has indicated.

The number of schools teaching German abroad is up from 95,000 in 2015 to 106,000, with more than 15.4m globally studying the language.

The Germany Ministry of Education and Research has said it will offer international students in the country interest-free loans beginning this month.

Germany has announced €100 million worth of grants and additional loan support for students suffering due to financial difficulties as a result of Covid-19.

Germany may be set to gain more international students as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in some top destination countries has prompted a change in study plans for some.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation has launched an initiative aimed at exploring the possibilities of distance learning with a global audience.