GermanyBaden-WürttembergPublic CollegeTaught in German, EnglishSelf-FundedTuition €1,500 per semesterLudwigsburg University of Education
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Ludwigsburg University of Education (Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg) is a public university specialising in education and teacher training in Baden-Württemberg, based in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart since 1966, with about 5,600 students. It offers bachelor's and master's programmes in primary and secondary teaching, special education, early childhood education, adult education and cultural management, and has the right to award doctorates. Its flagship programme for international students is the English-taught MA International Education Management (INEMA), run jointly with Helwan University in Cairo; other programmes are taught in German.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Students from outside the EU/EEA pay tuition of €1,500 per semester under Baden-Württemberg's university fees law (LHGebG, with exemptions under § 5), plus the semester contribution (€199.50). The part-time professional MA INEMA costs €2,200 per semester.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
Most programmes are taught in German and require proof of German; check each programme page for how and when to apply. The English-taught MA INEMA starts each winter semester (October) and requires a university degree, at least two years of professional experience in education or development cooperation, an employer reference letter and good English. 2027 dates are not announced yet.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Baden-Württemberg · Germany
Life and living
Baden-Württemberg · Germany
Living in Baden-Württemberg
A state in south-west Germany and one of its richest industrial regions, with historic university cities such as Heidelberg, Freiburg, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Tübingen.
Student housing
Shared-flat (WG) room rents in 2025: Heidelberg EUR 633, Freiburg 615, Stuttgart 593, Karlsruhe 526 a month (MLP report).
Transport for students
The Deutschland semester ticket costs EUR 37.80 a month from winter 2026/27; at most universities it is paid with the semester fee and covers local transport across Germany.
Top landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
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Black Forest
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Lake Constance
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Mercedes-Benz Museum (Stuttgart)
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Destatis – Federal Statistical OfficeMLP Studentenwohnreport 2025MonsterDealz – Deutschlandticket for students 2026
Studying and living in Germany
Costs and living
Tuition: • No tuition at public universities in 14 states for bachelor’s, consecutive master’s and doctorates; students only pay the semester contribution (about €100–350 per semester, often including a transport ticket). • Baden-Württemberg (e.g. Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Freiburg, KIT): €1,500 per semester for non-EU students. • Technical University of Munich (TUM): €2,000–3,000 per semester for bachelor’s and €4,000–6,000 for master’s (rising from winter 2027/28). • Doctorates are tuition-free in every state. Living: proof of €992 a month (€11,904 a year) is required, usually through a blocked account (Sperrkonto). Students typically spend about €850–1,100 a month depending on the city (Munich and Hamburg are more expensive). Statutory student health insurance costs about €120–140 a month.
Working while studying
International students may work 140 full days or 280 half days a year without approval from the Federal Employment Agency, and up to 20 hours a week during the lecture period. Student assistant jobs at the university do not count towards this limit. After graduation: a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job matching your qualification, then a switch to a skilled-worker permit or the EU Blue Card.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in GermanyFaculties and programmes
3 faculties · 5 programmes
Faculties and programmes
3 faculties · 5 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty I: Educational and Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor, MasterDE
Faculty II: Cultural and Natural Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGerman- Curriculum & Instruction
Faculty III: Special Education and Participation Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGerman- Social Work· Master
- Special Education
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
DAAD EPOS Scholarship – MA International Education Management, INEMA (PH Ludwigsburg & Helwan University)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Ludwigsburg University of Education is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.ph-ludwigsburg.de/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ph-ludwigsburg.de/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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