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How much does Ludwigsburg University of Education cost for international students?
Ludwigsburg University of Education is a public university in Baden-Württemberg, where non-EU students pay a tuition fee of 1,500 EUR per semester under state law. Exemptions apply, for example for applicants with a German school-leaving qualification and for doctoral students. A second degree after a German degree costs 650 EUR per semester; since summer 2025 a second teacher-training degree is exempt. The English-taught International Education Management Master (INEMA) is a part-time continuing-education programme with its own fee of 2,200 EUR per semester.
Every student also pays the semester contribution of 198.50 EUR for winter 2026/27. It includes no transport ticket; a Deutschlandticket or regional VVS ticket can be bought separately.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee (non-EU) | 1,500 EUR per semester (2026) |
| Second-degree fee | 650 EUR per semester (2026) |
| International Education Management (INEMA, part-time) | 2,200 EUR per semester (2026) |
| Semester contribution | 198.50 EUR (winter 2026/27) |
| of which Studierendenwerk | 96.50 EUR (winter 2026/27) |
| of which administrative fee | 80.00 EUR (winter 2026/27) |
| of which student body | 22.00 EUR (winter 2026/27) |
| Deutschlandticket | Not included |
Tuition fees do not replace the proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year (2026), usually in a blocked account, on top of the tuition you pay the university.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Lehramt primary and special education, Childhood Education | Winter 2026/27 | 1 June to 15 July 2026 |
| Bachelor Lehramt secondary, European teacher training, Educational Science, Cultural and Media Education | Winter 2026/27 | 1 June to 15 September 2026 |
| Master Lehramt | Winter 2026/27 | 4 May to 26 May 2026 |
| Other Master's programmes | Winter 2026/27 | 1 June to 15 July 2026 |
| International Education Management (INEMA) | Winter 2026/27 | 1 January to 30 June 2026 |
The university publishes one set of dates and no earlier date for international applicants. Applications go through the university's own online portal, and the university checks foreign qualifications itself; uni-assist is not used. German at C1 (for example DSH-2, TestDaF 4 or telc C1 Hochschule) must be submitted with the application, and international applicants book a subject advisory session before applying.
How many programmes are taught in English?
One programme is taught in English:
- International Education Management (M.A., INEMA; part-time blended learning with Helwan University in Cairo, two years of work experience required)
Because INEMA is part-time with short on-site phases, it is generally not suitable for a German student visa. All other programmes are taught in German.
About Ludwigsburg University of Education
Ludwigsburg University of Education is a public university in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1962 from the Pedagogical Institute Stuttgart and with 5,718 students (winter 2024/25). It specialises in teacher training, education sciences, cultural management and education management.
Sources and Maintenance
Fees and semester contribution: ph-ludwigsburg.de (tuition fees), ph-ludwigsburg.de (semester contribution)
Application and deadlines: ph-ludwigsburg.de (application), ph-ludwigsburg.de (admission requirements)