In short
Ludwigsburg has 3 universities and colleges offering 159 degree courses (75 Bachelor's, 83 Master's), and 1% of them are taught in English or bilingually. Tuition for non-EU students: €1,500 — Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester at public universities, including PH Ludwigsburg. EU students pay only the semester contribution. Check the Protestant University of Applied Sciences' own fee rules.
Ludwigsburg is a Baroque residence town just north of Stuttgart, built around one of Germany's largest palaces. Its biggest institution is the Ludwigsburg University of Education (PH Ludwigsburg), which trains teachers, joined by the Protestant University of Applied Sciences for social work and nursing. The town is also home to the renowned Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, and Stuttgart's jobs and nightlife are a short S-Bahn ride away.
Universities in Ludwigsburg
Every university and college in Ludwigsburg in our catalogue, biggest first.
- Website of Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg (opens in a new tab)
Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg
University 145 courses
- Website of Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg - staatlich anerkannte Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften der Evangelischen Landeskirche Württemberg (opens in a new tab)
Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg - staatlich anerkannte Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften der Evangelischen Landeskirche Württemberg
University of applied sciences 13 courses
Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung und Finanzen Ludwigsburg
Other institution 1 course
Cost of living
What studying in Ludwigsburg costs, from the latest figures we could source.
- Rent for a student flat
- No figure yetNot covered by the MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026 — check the local Studierendenwerk.
- Tuition for non-EU students
- €1,500 / semesterPlus the semester contribution every student pays. The rules are summed up in In short.
- Proof of funds for a visa
- €992 / monthThe proof of funds German missions currently ask of student-visa applicants (€11,904 a year) — confirm with the German embassy or consulate handling your application.
Good to know
- Teaching degrees (Lehramt) are taught in German — plan for a high level of German if you want to study at PH Ludwigsburg.
- Rents in Ludwigsburg are usually lower than in central Stuttgart, so it is also a good base for Stuttgart students.
- Visit Blühendes Barock in autumn for the pumpkin festival — one of the largest in the world.
Industries & employers
Big names that hire graduates, and offer internships and working-student jobs, in and around Ludwigsburg.
MANN+HUMMEL
Filtration
Global filtration specialist headquartered in Ludwigsburg.
Bosch
Engineering
Large research and development site in neighbouring Schwieberdingen.
Dürr
Machinery
Paint-shop and automation specialist headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissingen, a few minutes north.
Porsche
Automotive
Headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, about 10 km south.
Culture & people
Ludwigsburg was laid out in the early 18th century as a Baroque residence for the Dukes of Württemberg, and the palace gardens are still its pride. The market square with its twin churches is the centre of town life.
Thanks to the film academy and the Academy of Performing Arts, the town has a lively creative scene, with festivals and screenings throughout the year.
Events & festivals
Pumpkin festival
Sept – Nov
Giant pumpkin sculptures in the Blühendes Barock gardens.
Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele
Summer
Classical music and performing arts festival in the palace.
Baroque Christmas market
Late Nov – Dec
Market square stalls framed by illuminated angels.
Places to see
Ludwigsburg Residential Palace
Palace
One of Germany's largest Baroque palaces, with 452 rooms.
Blühendes Barock
Garden
Baroque gardens around the palace, with a fairy-tale garden.
Favorite Palace & Monrepos
Palace
A hunting lodge and a lake palace in the surrounding parkland.
Stuttgart
City
Big-city life 15 minutes away by S-Bahn.
Getting around
S-Bahn lines S4 and S5 run to Stuttgart in about 15 minutes, and regional and some long-distance trains stop at Ludwigsburg station. Local buses cover the town. Stuttgart Airport is about 45 minutes away by S-Bahn. Check whether your semester contribution includes a semester ticket; the Deutschlandticket costs €63 a month.
Student experiences
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Studying in Ludwigsburg: FAQ
Which universities are in Ludwigsburg?
The Ludwigsburg University of Education (PH Ludwigsburg) and the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg. The town is also home to the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and the Academy of Performing Arts.
Can I study in English in Ludwigsburg?
Very few programmes are in English — 1% of the courses in our Ludwigsburg catalogue. Most degrees here, especially teacher training, are taught in German.
How far is Ludwigsburg from Stuttgart?
About 15 minutes by S-Bahn, so many students live in one city and study or work in the other.
Do I pay tuition fees in Ludwigsburg?
Non-EU students pay €1,500 per semester at public universities in Baden-Württemberg, including PH Ludwigsburg. EU students pay only the semester contribution.
More guides in Baden-Württemberg
The whole state: Study in Baden-Württemberg
Other university cities
Sources
- University of Tübingen — tuition fees for international students (Baden-Württemberg) (opens in a new tab)
- Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg — tuition fees for international students (opens in a new tab)
- University and course numbers: the Where Is My Uni? catalogue, rebuilt from official university data.
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