The University of Education was established in 1962 and relocated to Ludwigsburg in 1966. It is the biggest of the six universities of education in Baden-Wuerttemberg, with around 6,000 students and more than 470 employees. The doctoral and post-doctoral degrees offered by these universities of education put them on par with traditional universities. In their research and instruction, they prioritize challenges related to educational science.
The Ludwigsburg University of Education (LUE) is a cutting-edge hub of expertise for educational sciences in four closely related fields: extracurricular children's and youth education, adult/further education, and education in cultural and social sectors.
The university's profile includes a significant portion of the bachelor's and master's degree programs in primary, secondary, European secondary, and special education (B.A./M.Ed.). A Master of Science in vocational education is additionally offered by the University of Education.
At LUE, internationalization is a major concern. LUE participates in the immigration society as a scientific educational force and provides administrators, lecturers, researchers, and students with a variety of opportunities to travel abroad. Over 90 partner universities across the world maintain close links with the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt). As a part of the organization's European and international mobility programs, numerous students and lecturers are given financial assistance for trips abroad. Every year, the International Office supports approximately 100 international students and countless international scholars while also acting as a welcome center.