Kai Mühleck ist seit 2008 am DZHW tätig und Projektleiter und wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter in der Abteilung "Bildungsverläufe und Beschäftigung". Seine Forschungsinteressen sind wissenschaftliche Karrieren, Tracking von Graduierten, monetäre und nicht-monetäre Bildungserträge, Geschlechterdifferenzen, soziale Ungleichheit und international vergleichende Hochschulforschung. Von 2001-2008 war er wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Er promovierte 2007 an der Humboldt-Universität im Fach Soziologie. Er hat Politikwissenschaft, Soziologie und Volkswirtschaftslehre an den Universitäten Heidelberg und Manchester studiert und 2001 an der Universität Heidelberg abgeschlossen (M.A.).

Dr. Kai Mühleck
Abteilung Bildungsverläufe und Beschäftigung
wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
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How does higher education foster active citizenship? Qualities of higher education and the political participation of graduates.Mühleck, K., & Oelker, S. (2020).How does higher education foster active citizenship? Qualities of higher education and the political participation of graduates. In S. Noorda, P. Scoot, & M. Vukasovic (Eds.), Bologna Process Beyond 2020: Fundamental Values of the EHEA (pp. 331-338). Bologna: Bononia University Press. Abstract
The paper analyses the relationship between characteristics of higher education and political participation. In addition to differences due to fields of subjects we observe a strong relationship with extra-curricular activities such as international mobility, practical training, and voluntary activities. Our results indicate that such activities as well as civic skills help strengthening the political participation of higher education graduates. |
EUROGRADUATE Pilot Survey. Design and implementation of a pilot European graduate survey.Meng, C., Wessling, K., Mühleck, K., & Unger, M. (2020).EUROGRADUATE Pilot Survey. Design and implementation of a pilot European graduate survey. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. https://doi.org/10.2766/629271 |
Étude pilote EUROGRADUATE. Résultats principaux.Meng, C., Wessling, K., Mühleck, K., & Unger, M. (2020).Étude pilote EUROGRADUATE. Résultats principaux. Luxembourg: Office des publications de l’Union européenne. https://doi.org/10.2766/209598 |
EUROGRADUATE Pilot Survey. Key findings.Meng, C., Wessling, K., Mühleck, K., & Unger, M. (2020).EUROGRADUATE Pilot Survey. Key findings. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. https://doi.org/10.2766/197218 |
Gender Differences in Higher Education from a Life Course Perspective: Transitions and Social Selectivity between Upper Secondary School and first Post-doc Position.Lörz, M., & Mühleck, K. (2019).Gender Differences in Higher Education from a Life Course Perspective: Transitions and Social Selectivity between Upper Secondary School and first Post-doc Position. Higher Education, 77 (3), 381-402. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-018-0273-y |
Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Main report.Vossensteyn, H., Kolster, R., Kaiser, F., File, J., Huisman, J., Seeber, M., ... & Gwosć, C. (2018).Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Main report. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. https://doi.org/10.2766/048735 Abstract
The main objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relevance of higher education and how this is promoted in various countries in Europe and beyond. On the basis of a review of relevant literature, policy documents and databases, consultation with national experts and eight in-depth country case studies that included interviews with many national stakeholders, this study seeks to answer questions such as which policy levers do member states use to promote higher education relevance? Which national policies concerning higher education relevance appear to be effective and good practice examples? Which indicators are informative in assessing higher education relevance at system level? |
Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Executive summary.Vossensteyn, H., Kolster, R., Kaiser, F., File, J., Huisman, J., Seeber, M., ... & Gwosć, C. (2018).Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Executive summary. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. https://doi.org/10.2766/459056 Abstract
The main objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relevance of higher education and how this is promoted in various countries in Europe and beyond. On the basis of a review of relevant literature, policy documents and databases, consultation with national experts and eight in-depth country case studies that included interviews with many national stakeholders, this study seeks to answer questions such as which policy levers do member states use to promote higher education relevance? Which national policies concerning higher education relevance appear to be effective and good practice examples? Which indicators are informative in assessing higher education relevance at system level? |
Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Annex 1, Country case studies.Vossensteyn, H., Kolster, R., Kaiser, F., File, J., Huisman, J., Seeber, M., ... & Gwosć, C. (2018).Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Annex 1, Country case studies. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. https://doi.org/10.2766/409116 Abstract
The main objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relevance of higher education and how this is promoted in various countries in Europe and beyond. On the basis of a review of relevant literature, policy documents and databases, consultation with national experts and eight in-depth country case studies that included interviews with many national stakeholders, this study seeks to answer questions such as which policy levers do member states use to promote higher education relevance? Which national policies concerning higher education relevance appear to be effective and good practice examples? Which indicators are informative in assessing higher education relevance at system level? |
Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Annex 2, Literature study and indicator review.Vossensteyn, H., Kolster, R., Kaiser, F., File, J., Huisman, J., Seeber, M., ... & Gwosć, C. (2018).Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Annex 2, Literature study and indicator review. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. https://doi.org/10.2766/884 Abstract
The main objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relevance of higher education and how this is promoted in various countries in Europe and beyond. On the basis of a review of relevant literature, policy documents and databases, consultation with national experts and eight in-depth country case studies that included interviews with many national stakeholders, this study seeks to answer questions such as which policy levers do member states use to promote higher education relevance? Which national policies concerning higher education relevance appear to be effective and good practice examples? Which indicators are informative in assessing higher education relevance at system level? |
Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Annex 3, Country fiches.Vossensteyn, H., Kolster, R., Kaiser, F., File, J., Huisman, J., Seeber, M., ... & Gwosć, C. (2018).Promoting the Relevance of Higher Education. Annex 3, Country fiches. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. https://doi.org/10.2766/952691 Abstract
The main objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relevance of higher education and how this is promoted in various countries in Europe and beyond. On the basis of a review of relevant literature, policy documents and databases, consultation with national experts and eight in-depth country case studies that included interviews with many national stakeholders, this study seeks to answer questions such as which policy levers do member states use to promote higher education relevance? Which national policies concerning higher education relevance appear to be effective and good practice examples? Which indicators are informative in assessing higher education relevance at system level? |
Testing the feasibility of a European graduate study: Final report of the EUROGRADUATE feasibility study.Mühleck, K., Grabher, A., Hauschildt, K., Litofcenko, J., Mishra, S., Ryska, R., ... & Zelenka, M. (2016).Testing the feasibility of a European graduate study: Final report of the EUROGRADUATE feasibility study. Hanover, Germany: German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW). ISBN 978-3-86426-049-0 |
National-level capacities for studying HE graduates in Europe: EUROGRADUATE research digest.Mühleck, K., & Hauschildt, K. (2015).National-level capacities for studying HE graduates in Europe: EUROGRADUATE research digest. Hanover, Germany: German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW). |
Liste der Vorträge & Tagungen
09/2017 - 03/2018
Mitglied des kommissarischen Leitungsteams der Abteilung "Bildungsverläufe und Beschäftigung" am Deutschen Zentrum für Hochschul- und Wissenschaftsforschung
06-12/2015
Stellvertretender Arbeitsbereichsleiter "Steuerung, Finanzierung, Evaluation" am Deutschen Zentrum für Hochschul- und Wissenschaftsforschung (Elternzeitvertretung)
seit 2009
Projektleiter am DZHW (vormals HIS-Institut für Hochschulforschung)
seit 2008
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am DZHW (vormals HIS-Institut für Hochschulforschung)
2007
Promotion zum Dr. phil. an der Philosophischen Fakultät III der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Fach Soziologie); Dissertationsschrift "Gerechtigkeit und Wahlverhalten"
2005 - 2008
Ko-Leiter der deutschen Arbeitsgruppe des International Social Justice Project (ISJP) an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2003 - 2007
Promotionsstudium im Fach Soziologie an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2001 - 2008
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Lehrbereich für Empirische Sozialforschung des Instituts für Sozialwissenschaften, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; dort tätig im International Social Justice Project (ISJP)
2001
Magister Artium an der Universität Heidelberg in Politikwissenschaft (Hauptfach), Volkswirtschaftslehre und Soziologie; Abschlussarbeit zur Schulpolitik in den deutschen Bundesländern
1995 - 2001
Studium der Politikwissenschaft, Volkswirtschaftslehre und Soziologie an den Universitäten Heidelberg und Manchester