Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg

About the study place

Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg is a university of applied sciences that specializes in educating teachers for a wide range of careers in primary, secondary and special education. The teaching at the school covers pedagogical principles, subject-specific teaching skills and subject-based didactics with a strong focus on practice.

Heidelberg is a city with around 160,000 inhabitants in the German state of Baden- Württemberg. The city is located along the Neckar River in the south-eastern part of the country. The larger city of Frankfurt is only an hour’s drive away. Heidelberg has become a scientific hub and is home to several internationally renowned educational and research institutions. The romantic cityscape that includes Heidelberg Castle and the Baroque Old Town, has made Heidelberg a popular tourist destination. This city has something to offer everyone, with its historical sights to a lively cultural scene and a wide range of sports and leisure activities.

This is a school that aims to train educational specialists and leaders. A goal shared by students, teachers and administration. As a student here, you will receive an education based on interdisciplinary collaboration that is scientifically sound as well as being practice and network oriented.

Which other study programs offer exchange at Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg?

• Master's Degree Programme - Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7