What do you think about higher education, is it necessary these days?

I think it depends on the field / specialty. For example, the traditional under grad > post grad degree & formal registration process might make sense for a Psychologist or Psychiatrist. For other professions within the tech space though, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities are critical, but how you gain them is secondary.

Die Hochschulbildung gliedert sich in universitäre theoretische Bildung und berufliche Bildung, was für jeden etwas anderes bedeutet. Es wird für die zukünftige Karriereplanung von Vorteil sein.

I think skills are more important for jobs nowadays, and many can be learned online through self learning

I won't say it's necessary, it's just that now more than ever opting for higher education should be thoughtful. Whether the desired higher education is giving me a perspective, helping me in my career, or even just fulfilling my desire to learn more. It should not be like if the world is doing it then I also need to go for it or if I don't have higher education then I won't succeed, all these kinds of societal notions should not be the deciding factors. Some professions demand higher education to learn more or excel in their fields and even some companies require a higher degree to promote people even if they are good. So, in the end, it's a conscious decision but one thing is sure it's not a kind of necessity that will hinder one's success.

In my opinion books are the best education of all and can replace most costly higher education courses. The ones you pick out of genuine intellectual interest are the best

Higher education is an essential and helpful tool in the modern world. It gives you a wide range of opportunities, but it also has disadvantages.

It depends on a profession. I don't think there are any professions in online business that certainly require higher education. It's mostly doctors, surgeons, teachers etc.

Absolutely!

I believe that learning is very important in the modern world. But it doesn't have to be a university. But unfortunately, without a higher education diploma, they do not always take a job.

it used to be "it's not what you know, it's who you know" and it still is very much like that indie devs with no schooling can be just as successful, if they have the right idea and/or team- or a solid leader to partner with