|
Study to become a teacher at the PHHD

Do you want to guide and inspire young people and give them important skills for life? Then the teaching profession is just right for you! If you would like to study to become a teacher, you will find excellent conditions at the PHHD: For over 120 years, we have been focussing on the qualification of teachers. Whether primary school, lower secondary school or special needs education - our teaching staff, who have generally worked as teachers themselves, will prepare you for a profession that is as demanding as it is fulfilling in a practical and academically sound way. Study to become a teacher at the PHHD now!

Go directly to the application here


As a teacher, you shape their development, awaken their curiosity and strengthen their self-confidence. You will experience many moving moments that will also help you grow.

You can organise your lessons creatively - with a variety of methods, illustrative materials and new ideas. This makes learning lively and exciting for your students.

Teachers have direct contact with people. You shape conversations, pass on energy and exemplify values. Small daily successes make the job meaningful and fulfilling.

Orientation: Is the teaching profession something for me?


No news available.


Early and varied practical experience prepares you optimally for everyday school life.

Small groups and lecturers who have taught themselves enable a personal and supportive study programme.

Our innovative focal points such as education for sustainable development or media education strengthen your expertise.

Find out more about studying in Heidelberg


Our campus in the old and new buildings are the central locations for your studies, work and life at the PH Heidelberg. Here you will find modern seminar rooms, well-equipped libraries and numerous learning spaces to support you in your studies and much more. Meet up with fellow students in the canteen, take advantage of our sports facilities or relax in the green spaces between the buildings.

Do you want to become a teacher with as broad a focus as possible? Are you also interested in aesthetic or computer science education, deaf-blind/hearing-impaired education or theatre education? Then our "Special Extension Subjects" are the right addition for you! At our university, you can also study "subjects with a different scope" and thus not only sharpen your subject profile, but also become a sought-after all-round talent.

Get fit for everyday school life with our supplementary qualification programmes:

  • Information and media skills
  • Multilingualism in specialised lessons
  • Sustainability
  • Democracy education
  • Migration and diversity

More about the additional qualifications


How do you actually become a teacher? What are the three phases of teacher training? And what happens in the profession? We'll show you:

In order to become a teacher, you must first complete a teaching-related Bachelor's degree. We at the PHHD offer the following three programmes:

  • Primary education (primary school teaching degree)
  • Secondary education (related to secondary level I teaching degree)
  • Special education (related to the special education teaching degree)

To the application



B.A. Primary Education
(related to primary school teaching)

B.A. Education at secondary level
(related to teaching degree programme secondary level I)

B.A. Special Education
(Reference: Teaching special needs education)

Application


Eine Frau sitzt am Schreibtisch in ihrem Büro des SSC und beantwortet mit einem Headset die Fragen, die per Telefon gestellt werden.

The general telephone hotline will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your studies.

Telephone number:

Monday: 8:00 - 15:00
Tuesday: 8:00 - 15:00
Wednesday: 8:00 - 15:00
Thursday: 8:00 - 15:00
Friday: 8:00 - 12:00

Zwei Frauen im SSC während einer Beratung zum Lehramtsstudium an der PHHD. Sie sitzen an einem runden Tisch.

We are available for personal questions and counselling in the SSC in the old building of the PH Heidelberg.

Location: Room 012a

Monday: 10:00 - 14:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 14:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 14:00
Friday: 10:00 - 12:00

Hände die auf einer Tastatur tippen, im Hintergrund ist ein Bildschirm zu sehen und ein offenes Dokument.

The Central Student Advisory Service answers questions about your studies, the application procedure and admission requirements at .

Written enquiries will be answered by the respective departments:

Study Office, Examination Office, ZfS, International Office

  • Education and upbringing of 5- to 12-year-olds
  • Your impact:
  • Your place of work: Primary school

  • Education and upbringing of 10- to 17-year-olds
  • Your impact:
  • Your place of work: e.g. secondary modern school, secondary modern school, intermediate schools, community schools

  • Education and upbringing of children, adolescents and young adults with special educational needs
  • Your impact:
  • Your place of work: special education and counselling centres, inclusive education programmes at general schools