# Study in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg

> 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.

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## Cost of living

- Rent: no figure in the 2026 rent study
- 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.
- 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

- **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.

## 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.

## Sources

- [University of Tübingen — tuition fees for international students (Baden-Württemberg)](https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/31479)
- [Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg — tuition fees for international students](https://www.eh-ludwigsburg.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Hochschule/Campus_Reutlingen/Studiengebuehren_fuer_Internationale_Studierende.pdf)

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