The University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd offers a wide range of higher education programmes with a focus on Education, Health, and Cultural Diversity
Degree courses
- Teacher training for primary education (B.A./M.Ed.)
- Teacher training for lower secondary education (B.A./M.Ed.)
- Teacher training for vocational education (in collaboration with the Aalen University of Applied Sciences)
- Early childhood education (B.A./M.A.)
- Health Promotion and Prevention (B.Sc./M.Sc.)
- Engineering Education (B.Eng./M.Sc.)
- Nursing Sciences (B.Sc./M.Sc.)
- Intercultural relations and integration (M.A.)
- German Language and Literature Studies and Cultural Diversity/Multilingualism (M.A.)
- Early Childhood and Social Pedagogy (M.A.)
- Nursing Pedagogy (M.A.)
Our teacher training students specialize in the following subjects: German Language and Literature, English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Fine Arts, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education (Catholic and Lutheran denominations), Geography, History, Sociology, Political Science, Technology, Food & Nutrition, Economics.
Doctoral and Post-doctoral degrees
Dr. phil., Dr. paed., Dr. habil.
Research
The University of Education is characterized by intensive research activities, including both fundamental and applied approaches, with particular fields of interests in empirical education and school research, as well as research in teaching methodology for individual school subjects. Research takes place in numerous co-operations with universities, schools, companies and other institutions inside and outside Germany. Research and teaching are closely related to each other. Students are often integrated into research projects.
Some of our strong research areas
- Early childhood education
- Health promotion
- Migrant studies
- Didactis of mathematics
- Life-long learning
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education
- Early language and literacy development and disorders
- Bilingual language learning in preschools and primary schools
International Cooperation
We work closely with more than 40 partner universities worldwide to promote the international exchange of scholars, students and ideas. International exchange students and staff find very comfortable and welcoming surroundings where they quickly feel at home. The International office offers them a full range of services and activities – from orientation, affordable accommodation to social and cultural activities and free German language courses.
News International
Visiting the Technical University of Liberec – Strengthening Cooperation!
f.l.t.r.: Prof. Dr. Lutz Kasper, Prof. Dr. Jiri Erhart and Nico Reichert
Workshop Nico Reichert (Mathe-matics Department)
Three physicists in an infrared image at the Science Center.
Three physicist lift a car (f.l.t.r.: Prof. Dr. Lutz Kasper; Prof. Dr. Jiri Erhart; Nico Reichert)
From May 11–14, 2026, Prof. Dr. Lutz Kasper and Nico Reichert visited the Technical University of Liberec. This visit strengthened and expanded the partnership with the Technical University of Liberec.
Over the course of several days, Prof. Dr. Lutz Kasper held three events, some of which were open to students and others to all members of the university community. The events focused on the topics “Misconceptions in Physics: Comic Vignettes as a Teaching Tool” and “Discovering Physics in Everyday Life: Digital Data Collection and Modeling Using Smartphones.” The events were attended by both lecturers and students.
Nico Reichert took the opportunity to present his course “Misconceptions in Mathematics Education: Fractions” in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Summer School. There was lively participation from both students and lecturers. The Summer School participants will benefit from the insights gained.
During the stay, which was funded by the Erasmus+ program, there was plenty of time to get to know the city and the Czech partners better. Together with Prof. Dr. Jiri Erhart, they visited the iQLANDIA science center. Prof. Dr. Lutz Kasper also took part in a hike up the local mountain, 'Jeschken'.