Thanks to its manageable size, the university in the east of the Stuttgart metropolitan region with its 2,800 students offers good, personal support. Students benefit from extensive opportunities to acquire additional skills through profile areas, extension courses, projects of research and application centers and modules of the university's Staufer study model, which mean a qualification advantage after graduation. Through intensive collaboration with numerous training schools, public and private institutions, companies and over 40 international university partners around the world, students can test, implement and further develop scientific knowledge in practice in internships and projects at home and abroad.

With the Center for Knowledge Transfer (ZWPH) and the Institute for Continuing Education and University Didactics, the PH Schwäbisch Gmünd has set up professional facilities that offer part-time courses and scientific further education.

Scientifically sound The scientists at PH Schwäbisch Gmünd research education and health in numerous basic and applied research projects. The PH is successful in attracting third-party funding and supports young academics with academic qualifications.Close to practice - close to life Studying at the University of Education in Schwäbisch Gmünd is practice-oriented. Right from the start, students can test under real conditions whether they have a job in the education or health sector and gain professional experience in their future job.Personal atmosphere and good study conditions Our university is manageable, you can find your way around quickly. The PH Schwäbisch Gmünd offers excellent support and advice.Study in the countryside and still close to the big city Schwäbisch Gmünd is ideal for students who appreciate a city with a historic city center and a campus in the middle of an attractive landscape with a high recreational value, but do not want to do without the cultural offerings of the nearby state capital Stuttgart. The living space in Schwäbisch Gmünd and the surrounding area is cheap.Beyond the horizon The University of Education is internationally active with extensive university and research networks. If you would like to complete part of your studies abroad, we will help you to find a suitable study or internship abroad.Current issues and a sense of responsibility With our current focus on health promotion, childhood education, language support, intercultural education and integration, STEM support and counseling and psychosocial development support, we face the challenges of the future. The PH Schwäbisch Gmünd actively promotes family friendliness, equal opportunities, diversity and sustainability.