Before studying

Have you finished school and want to study? have you already completed a Bachelor's degree and want to deepen your knowledge with a Master's programme? Or are you already working and want to gain further qualifications? Do you want to study without a high school diploma? If you are passionate about education and enjoy supporting people, then studying with us is just the right thing for you!

Here you will find all the information you need about the degree programmes on offer, admission requirements and application so that you can prepare for your dream degree programme in the best possible way.

Eine Gruppe Studierender sitzt an einem Tisch und diskutiert. Im Hintergrund sieht man drei Student:innen, ebenfalls im Gespräch.

A Bachelor's degree programme leads to a first academic degree.
This can be followed by a career entry or further qualification in a Master's degree programme.

Bachelor's degree programmes

Ein Dozent steht vor einem vollen Hörsaal. Er beugt sich freundlich in Richtung der Studierenden. Das Bild wurde im Hörsaalgebäude der Hochschule aufgenommen.

Have you completed your Bachelor's degree or are you already working and want to gain further qualifications?
Find out more about our Master's and postgraduate Master's programmes.

Master's degree programmes

Studierenden und Grundschulkinder arbeiten am Tablet

Do you want to guide young people, inspire them and strengthen them for life? Then the teaching profession is just right for you! And the PHHD is the perfect place for your studies - because we have been qualifying teachers for primary school, lower secondary school and special education for over 120 years - in the Bachelor's and Master's programmes.

You can expect an academically sound degree programme that is practice-oriented from the outset and prepares you optimally for this demanding and fulfilling profession.

Study to become a teacher at the PHHD

Drei Frauen betreten das Gebäude des Altbaus der PH.

Get to know the degree programmes on offer.
Check whether you can be admitted to your desired degree programme.
Get to know the PHHD, e.g. at information events or fairs.
Any questions? We will be happy to inform and advise you!
Fancy lifelong learning? Guest lectureships are also possible at the PHHD.

Blick über Schloss und Altstadt in die Rheinebene bei Sonnenenuntergang

Enjoy the advantages of the city, relax in nature - Heidelberg offers you both.
The PHHD is centrally located, but quiet and well connected to the old town and the surrounding area.
A good student life made easy.

Eine junge Studentin steht hinter den Buchstaben #PHHD in den FLuren des Altbaus.

You are welcome at the PHHD - and you will feel it. You benefit from a personalised learning atmosphere, respectful interaction and a solution-oriented approach at all levels.

The PHHD is optimally networked, both regionally and internationally. Here you will learn according to the latest state of research for real life - practically orientated, innovative and above all:
with joy in doing.