Academic Programmes

As a higher education institution for teacher education, we are fully authorised to award doctoral and post-doctoral habilitation degrees. We enjoy a high reputation - both as a university and as a great place for studying, research and continuing education.

Our range of degree programmes covers a future-oriented spectrum both for professions in the field of education for all age groups as well as for research relevant to education.

We are particularly proud of our active teaching and learning culture, which gives students the opportunity to choose their individual focus and profile. As a graduate, you will start your professional career with profound expertise and practical skills - be it at a school or in another educational field. You are considering pursuing a degree in Teacher Education and are looking for a suitable programme of study offering good prospects for the future? You can even imagine pursuing a doctorate in the field of Educational Sciences?

Teaching is the job of your dreams?

At our university, students can pursue a degree in Teacher Education for Primary Schools and Secodary Schools I, for the German school system. Both programmes can optionally be studied as bilingual courses (BLL/CLIL). As a matter of principle, (at least) three subjects have to be studied. To be eligible to work as a teacher, you must complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree. Subsequently, you will need to complete the practical training phase ("Referendariat").

Our programmes of study

Guide to our bachelor's programmes

Guide to our master's programmes

Extracurricular courses

At your service

Do you have any questions regarding our programmes of study, the admission requirements or the application process? Are you facing a special personal, health or financial situation? The student help desk (Studien-Service-Zentrum) will provide you with support and advice on any questions you may have.

Öffnungszeiten
Vorlesungszeit:
Montag bis Mittwoch 9 bis 14 Uhr
Donnerstag 10 bis 16 Uhr
Freitag 9 bis 12 Uhr

Prüfungswoche 28.07.-01.08.:
Montag bis Donnerstag 9 bis 14 Uhr
Freitag 9 bis 12 Uhr

Vorlesungsfreie Zeit 04.08.-03.10.:
Montag bis Donnerstag: 9 bis 12 Uhr
Freitag geschlossen

Einführungswoche 06.10.-10.10.:
Montag bis Donnerstag 9 bis 14 Uhr
Freitag 9 bis 12 Uhr

Do you live in another country and would like to spend a semester in Karlsruhe as an incoming exchange student or earn a degree at our university? Our team at the International Office are experts in this field and will answer any question you may have regarding student mobility and exchange programmes. We have a lot of experience with exchange students at our university and we will help you overcome any minor or major hurdles you may encounter.

Semester periods

Duration of the semester1 October 2025 - 31 May 2026
Orientation phase for first-year students6 October 2025 - 10 October 2025
Lecture period13 October 2025 - 30 January 2025
Christmas break20 December 2025 - 4 January 2026
Examination period31 January 2026 - 14 February 2026
Re-registration period for the next semester15 January 2026 - 15 February 2026

Impressions

Last updated: 30.07.2025
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