I know a few Germans--the only issue I have with that system is that they're required to take the class before sitting for the examination. This has two effects

I know a few Germans--the only issue I have with that system is that they're required to take the class before sitting for the examination. This has two effects; one, it makes a degree vanishingly difficult for anyone that doesn't have a lot of time, and two, it makes it impossible to use your degree to accurately reflect your skill level once you're out of college. I think it ought to be appropriate for a degree to take decades, with examinations taken and passed at leisure. Most entry-level jobs that require degrees are far easier than college degrees, anyway.