Place of private universities in Germany in the state educational system

The purpose of the article is to study social, economic, political, legal, psychological, pedagogical and historical aspects of private higher education in Germany. The subject of research is the evolution of higher education in Germany, historical circumstances of private higher education in Germany, stages and complexity of the process of formation. It is noted that the sector of private education in Germany is growing rapidly, and the peculiarity of private higher education is that it is both educational structure and business activities. General conclusion: factors and conditions of private higher education in Germany are in line with government policy and are supported by society. Providing its requirements on quality training, higher private education in Germany is an objective for all EU countries factors and specific historical conditions and opportunities, private universities are more dynamic than state universities, allowing them to compete successfully in the education market.