Incoming Students
Find all the information you need for an exchange semester in Weingarten. We look forward to welcoming you here.
Studying in Weingarten
University of Education Weingarten
The University of Education is beautifully located in the south of Germany with a view of the Alps and close to Lake Constance. In the baroque monastery complex on the Martinsberg you will find a unique atmosphere for learning and research, short distances and direct contact.
Number of students:
Approx. 3 500
Semester dates:
Winter semester: 1 October - 30 March
Summer semester: 1 April - 30 September
The English course catalog for the current semester can be found here.
The course catalog of the PH Weingarten is called „Lehre Studium Forschung“ (LSF).
LSF Course Catalog
Exchange Program for International Students
Teaching German as a Foreign Language
for International Students, 20 ECTS
- Format: one-semester
- Prerequisites: German B2 GER
- Participants: Maximum of 10
- Language: Deutsch
- Course Certificate upon completion
- Students can freely choose additional courses and thus achieve a total of 30 ECTS per semester
Information sheet can be downloaded here.
Global Classroom in Teacher Education
30 ECTS-points
- Format: One semester programme
- Prerequisites: B2 level of English
Three Modules within the program:
Education and Culture
Humanities and Culture
German Language Course + Internship in a Primary School
Information sheet can be downloaded here.
Catalogue of courses offered in English to choose from can be downloaded below.
Accommodation
You apply for a room in the student residence "Seezeit". This application must be submitted to Seezeit by June 15 or December 15.
There is a high demand for rooms in and around Weingarten, which is why we strongly (!) recommend applying for a room in the student dormitory.
If you are applying to a student residence, the International Office will be happy to help you with the preparations. All necessary information will be sent in time by email.
Please note that the dormitory room must always be paid for five full months. This also applies if you should leave before that.
Comforter, pillow and bed linen can be purchased from "Seezeit" for 45,-€.
Cost of Living
The cost of living at student level is about 750 to 800,-€ per month, including rent and utilities and personal expenses, of course always strongly dependent on personal lifestyle.
We strongly recommend bringing enough cash for the initial period (before receiving the scholarship). 500,-€ is recommended. Large bills are not accepted for a bus ticket or other small purchases. Therefore, bring enough small change or small bills. We also remind you that cash payment is still widespread in Germany and credit/debit cards cannot be used everywhere.
We support the exchange students in opening a German bank account. However, it can take 3 to 4 weeks until the account is successfully opened.
Application Procedure
Step 1: Nomination
Before students apply directly to PH Weingarten, a nomination from the home university must take place. To find out if your home university is a partner university of PH Weingarten, please have a look here.
For the nomination we need: Student's last name, first name, email, date of birth, field of study, and semester of study. Please send this information to internationaloffice(at)ph-weingarten.de
After successful nomination, students will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Mobility Online application portal.
Step 2: Applying via Mobility Online
Now you can apply via the application portal Mobility Online at the PH Weingarten. We ask for a prompt processing of the online application to ensure a smooth process.
The following application documents (documents as .pdf and images as .jpg) are required for a successful application:
- Signed application form
- Resume
- Application photo
- Letter of motivation in German, alternatively in English (1 to 2 pages)
- Certificate of enrollment from the home university
- Overview of grades
- German certificate, alternatively English certificate
Life in Weingarten
Weingarten is just a stone's throw from Lake Constance and the edge of the Alps. Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are in the immediate vicinity. Inhabitants: approx. 26,000.
Important: This is Weingarten in Württemberg (postal code 88250), NOT Weingarten in Baden
Important for arrival by train: the most convenient way is to get to the main station Ravensburg and from there continue with the city bus to Weingarten
Please note that Germany has 4 seasons and sub-zero temperatures are often reached in winter. Bring suitable clothing accordingly. In summer, it can also be chilly if necessary. Therefore, bring a light jacket or sweaters even in summer.
Lake Constance Summer School
The "Lake Constance Summer School" is an offer of the AG International of the Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association. It is financed by the Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association and organized by the International Office and the Language Teaching Institute of the University of Constance.
The four-week intensive German language course is offered in a blended learning format: One week of digital learning in online courses followed by in persons on the campus of the University of Constance on Lake Constance.
The face-to-face program included other language courses as well as excursions, for example to Neuschwanstein Castle or the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen, and other joint activities.
The "Lake Constance Summer School" is an offer of the AG International of the Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association. It is financed by the Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association and organized by the International Office and the Language Teaching Institute of the University of Constance.