University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd Numerus Clausus

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

University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd

The University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd is a public university founded in 1825. With over 2,800 students, it is one of the smaller universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The university is located in the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd, approximately 50 kilometres east of Stuttgart, in a semi-rural setting surrounded by the foothills of the Swabian Alb. The university places a strong emphasis on education and offers a range of teacher training programmes for primary, secondary and vocational schools.

Type

University (public)

of international students

No. of students (2025)

2,534

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd

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).