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Welcome! Would you like to find out more about our various degree programmes, their entry requirements, the application process, and the opportunities and career prospects after graduation? Or are you an international student interested in studying at our university?
As a university specialising in educational sciences, we have full rights to award doctorates and habilitations. Our range of courses covers educational professions for all age groups and enables you to pursue a doctorate in the field of educational sciences.
You’ll discover what makes studying here in Karlsruhe so special. We’ll take you on a tour of our campus, and we’ve also got tips on finding accommodation and funding your studies ready for you.
Three steps to securing a place at university
On each degree programme page, you will find details of the relevant selection procedures and entry requirements. This ensures that everything is clear and straightforward, and that you can be sure to find the correct and most up-to-date information.
The application process for university places is standardised across all degree programmes. We outline the exact procedure and timeline right through to enrolment, and provide tips on how to make things as easy as possible for yourself – and for us!
We can provide education
For us, it’s all about education – for all ages, from nursery school right through to old age. Are you passionate about supporting and challenging people? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Our range of courses
In addition to the traditional teacher training programmes, you can choose one of the other bachelor’s and master’s programmes, each of which focuses on education in its own distinct way. There are also numerous extracurricular activities on offer.
Extra: "Studying to become a teacher"
In Karlsruhe, we can look back on a tradition of over 200 years as a teacher training institution. Teacher training programmes remain a key focus of our academic offering to this day. We have compiled an overview of the various options, subject combinations and special features of these programmes.
Courses for professional development
Have you already completed a degree or vocational training and would like to continue your studies at an academic level? If so, our professional development programmes are just what you’re looking for. You can choose between short courses and comprehensive Master’s programmes.
Broaden your horizons
Lots of questions, lots of answers
Your first point of contact for any questions about your studies – if you can’t find the answer on our website – is the Student Services Centre, or SSZ for short. The SSZ will support you throughout your studies and has the answers to (almost) everything you want to know.
Semester dates and deadlines
When does the semester start, and when is the exam period? How long do the semester holidays last? And when do lectures start and finish? We have the answers.
Funding options
Studying can be expensive. There are various ways to get financial support. Here are a few of them.
Living in Karlsruhe and the surrounding area
Karlsruhe has a total of nine universities and over 43,000 students. This makes for a vibrant cultural and social scene, even if it does mean that accommodation is a bit tight. We’ve got some useful tips.
To ensure the quality of our teaching, we regularly survey our students on various aspects of their studies at our university. Our lecturers receive top marks, with students describing them as highly competent, dedicated and approachable. Not least because of the manageable size of our university, you will receive excellent support throughout your studies.
What I particularly liked was the practical training in the teaching and learning labs and also at the college. Here, you get a taste of what it’s like to stand in front of a class quite early on in your studies. And if, like me, you enjoy travelling abroad, the college offers plenty of opportunities for study abroad placements and you’re well looked after throughout.
I’d never heard of Karlsruhe before. Although the city is quite big, the university itself is compact, which I really like. You can get anywhere quickly and easily by public transport, and the surrounding area is well connected too, so you don’t necessarily have to live in the city centre. I’ve made new friends quickly and feel really at home here.
Life in Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is home to a total of nine universities and over 43,000 students. This makes for a vibrant cultural scene and social life, and the surrounding area also has plenty of attractions to offer. We have a few tips.
Updated on 31 March 2026
