Students behind bars: German jails let prisoners study for degrees

Students studying remotely from a prison in Bavaria, a learning process that comes with advantages and disadvantages. Photos: dpa

Students are not always known for getting up early but Stefan, Jackie and Jan are up at 6 am – courtesy of men in uniforms, and a blaring loudspeaker.

These are not their real names. All are prisoners serving time at a correctional facility in Bavaria. All are also studying for degrees at a distance learning institution.