- Founded
- 1904
- Students
- 5,000
- Programmes
- 86
About Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg
Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg (Heidelberg University of Education) is a specialised higher education institution in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, focused on teacher training and educational sciences. It offers research-based, practice-oriented degree programmes in teaching subjects and other educational science disciplines, with particular emphasis on inclusion, sustainability, democracy education, and STEM pedagogy.
The university maintains over 120 years of history as a teacher education institution in Heidelberg. It is organised into three faculties and four independent institutes, covering educational and social sciences, cultural and humanities, and natural and social sciences. A Graduate School and Professional School complement the main teaching mission.
The institution is located at a single campus in the Neuenheim district of Heidelberg, close to the historic city centre. It holds quality seals related to internationalisation and sustainability, and participates in the Heidelberg School of Education in cooperation with Heidelberg University.
Specialised teacher education institution with over 120 years of history in Heidelberg
Three faculties plus four independent institutes covering educational, social, cultural, and natural sciences
Located in Heidelberg - a UNESCO City of Literature and home to Germany's oldest university
Holds internationalisation quality seals and participates in the Heidelberg School of Education
Non-EU students subject to Baden-Württemberg non-EU tuition fee of €1,500 per semester
Strong focus on inclusion, sustainability, democracy education, and STEM pedagogy
Key facts
- Type
- Pädagogische Hochschule
- Founded
- 1904
- Students
- 5,000
- Faculties
- 3
- Programmes
- 86
Study programmes
86 accredited degrees at Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg.
Showing 1–24 of 86 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
As a public university in Baden-Württemberg, PH Heidelberg charges a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) covering administrative fees and student services - the exact amount was not published on the official site pages reviewed. Baden-Württemberg state law requires non-EU/non-EEA students to pay an additional tuition fee of €1,500 per semester (€3,000 per academic year) on top of the semester contribution. EU/EEA students and recognised refugees are exempt from this non-EU surcharge. Students should verify the current semester contribution amount directly with the university before enrolling.
Admission requirements
Applicants must hold a recognised higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife or equivalent). For applicants with qualifications from outside Germany, equivalence is assessed individually; international qualification recognition is handled via the university's admissions office. Admission requirements vary by degree programme. Indian applicants: an APS certificate is required as part of the German student visa application (per German consulate rules for Indian nationals). Language of instruction is German; applicants to German-taught programmes must demonstrate adequate German proficiency - the required level varies by programme. Prospective students are advised to check individual programme pages and contact the Student Service Centre (SSC) for programme-specific admission criteria.
Application deadlines
Application deadlines vary by degree programme and are not centrally published on the university's main pages. The university states that deadlines differ per programme and must be checked individually. Prospective students should consult the university's application portal or contact the Student Service Centre (SSC) for current deadlines.
How international applicants apply
Dual model: applicants with German or German-school qualifications (including Bildungsinlaender) apply directly to PH Heidelberg. Applicants with foreign school qualifications apply in a two-step procedure: entrance-qualification check via uni-assist in Berlin PLUS direct application at PH Heidelberg. An 8% admission quota applies to foreign and stateless applicants. German-language requirements (DSH etc.) are documented on the same page.
Languages of instruction
Instruction is primarily in German. The university offers some programmes and content in English, and an Institute for Foreign Languages (Institut für Fremdsprachen) is part of the institution. English-taught full degree programmes are not prominently advertised; prospective international students should confirm language of instruction per programme directly with the university.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Student accommodation
What Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
The university's housing page
Deadlines and application forms are published here, and they change every intake.
Open housing pageFrom the university
Housing is available in student halls of residence or private accommodation in Heidelberg and surrounding areas; students are advised to research availability and costs early.
Campuses & locations
Keplerstraße 87, D-69120 Heidelberg - single-site campus in the Neuenheim district
Living in Heidelberg
Heidelberg is a university city of approximately 160,000 inhabitants located in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region in Baden-Württemberg. It is a UNESCO City of Literature, home to Germany's oldest university, and is internationally recognised for its Baroque old town and castle. The city has a large student population, extensive cycling infrastructure, good rail connections to Frankfurt and Stuttgart, and a range of cultural and student social life options.
Student life & support
The Student Service Centre (SSC), located in the old building (Room 012a), is the primary contact point for all study-related questions. The university has an Akademisches Auslandsamt (International Office) as a central facility. Housing is available in student halls of residence or private accommodation in Heidelberg and surrounding areas; students are advised to research availability and costs early. Psychosocial counselling, disability support, and family-friendly services are available on campus. The university maintains a campus blog and active student club scene, including a dance club.
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