RWI-UNI-SUBJECTS: Complete records of all subjects across German HEIs (1971 - 1996)

This dataset provides comprehensive information on the diverse range of academic subjects offered by higher education institutions across Germany between 1971 and 1996, encompassing details such as subjects, study modes, and institutions offering them. The dataset is based on tables extracted from paper-based guides on "Study and Career Choice" that are annually published by the Federal Employment Agency to inform high school students on post-secondary education. The dataset is available as Public-use file from the Research Data Center Ruhr (FDZ Ruhr). It represents a pioneering opportunity, facilitating nuanced analyses not only of the impact of newly established universities on labor markets and educational choices but also of the consequences of subject diversification across various higher education institutions and locations.