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University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd

Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd
The University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd is a dynamic university with an especially long tradition in teacher training, namely since 1825. Formerly a teacher's seminar, it now has university status with a broad range of courses, comprehensive research in many scientific projects with dissertations and post graduate work, as well as international networking in research and teaching. As a centre of educational competence in East Württemberg, the university is an important partner for the science and education community in the region, with around 300 staff in scientific and non-scientific services. In addition, it is an important employer in the area. Teacher training still represents the university's principal pillar and is of central importance for the supply of teachers in the region. In the last decade in particular, the university has extended its teaching and research activities to include other fields of education and has strengthened its educational profile through the creation of new Bachelor and Master programmes.
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Facts about the university

Ownership Public, Baden-Württemberg
City Schwäbisch Gmünd
Founded 1825
Students ≈ 2,691
Programmes 1 programme · 1 bachelor's
Tuition fee
€1,500 per semester for international students what it consists of
Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students€1,500
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Application Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07

About the university

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.

Programmes

1 programme →

How to apply

The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.

  1. 1
    Check your school-leaving certificate
    Direct admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
  2. 2
    Application directly to the university
    Bachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
  3. 3
    Admission, visa, moving
    Plan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.

What it costs to study

Tuition fee€1,500 per semester for international students
Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students€1,500

Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

If you don't meet the requirements yet

Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.

Questions about University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd

How much does it cost to study at University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd?
The federal state charges international students from outside the EU €1,500 per semester. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
No — all programmes in our catalogue are taught in German.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.07 for the winter semester. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.

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