ResearchThe 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 CooperationWe 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.