Before Studying

You've finished school and want to study? You've 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.

Drei Frauen betreten das Gebäude des Altbaus der PH.

Get to know the degree programmes we 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're happy to inform and advise you!
Fancy lifelong learning? Join the PHHD as a guest auditor.

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

A Bachelor's 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 and empower 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 needs education for over 120 years - in our Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes.

You can expect an scientifically sound degree programme that is practice-orientated from the outset and prepares you as best as possible for this demanding and fulfilling profession.

Study to become a teacher at the PHHD

Blick über Schloss und Altstadt in die Rheinebene bei Sonnenenuntergang

Enjoying the advantages of the city, relaxing in nature - Heidelberg offers you both.
The PHHD is located in a quiet but central neighbourhood that is 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're welcome at the PHHD - and you'll feel it. You'll benefit from a supportive and close-knit learning atmosphere, appreciative interactions and a solution-orientated approach at all levels.

Zwei junge Forscherinnen stehen an einem Posterplakat.

The PHHD is perfectly networked, both regionally and internationally. With us you will learn for real life, according to the latest state of research - practice-orientated, innovative and above all:
with joy for what you do.