University of Education Karlsruhe Numerus Clausus

University of Education Karlsruhe: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

University of Education Karlsruhe

Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe (PH Karlsruhe), founded in 1962 with roots dating to 1757, is a public university of education with 3,700 students specializing in teacher training for primary and secondary schools in Baden-Württemberg. This specialized institution offers bachelor's and master's programs in teacher education (Lehramt) for various school types, plus degrees in educational sciences, intercultural education, migration studies, and environmental education, with the distinctive Europalehramt program qualifying teachers to instruct subjects bilingually in German/French or German/English. Located in Karlsruhe (310,000 residents), Baden-Württemberg's second-largest city near the French border, the compact campus sits close to the city center with the ZKM Centre for Art and Media nearby, while living costs average €700-900 monthly in this technology hub known for KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and numerous IT companies. Programs operate primarily in German requiring C1-C2 proficiency given the teaching focus, with the Europalehramt additionally requiring B2+ level in French or English, while admission follows Baden-Württemberg's specific teacher education requirements including mandatory orientation tests and potential NC restrictions for popular subjects.

Type

University of Applied Sciences (public)

of international students

No. of students (2025)

3,371

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at University of Education Karlsruhe

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).