New cohort at PH Weingarten: 266 students start their studies!

New cohort at PH Weingarten: 266 students start their studies!

On April 7, 2025, the Weingarten University of Education welcomed a total of 266 first-semester students with a festive introductory event in the ballroom. Rector Professor Dr. Karin Schweizer took the opportunity to highlight the university as a place for innovative teaching and targeted student advice. She also emphasized the relevance of research in educational sciences and the importance of knowledge transfer. Mayor Clemens Moll also warmly welcomed the new students and encouraged them to actively explore the city of Weingarten and its leisure opportunities.

Student advisory services play a central role when starting your studies. She organized the semester start week, during which useful items such as pillows, balls and cell phone cables were made available to make it easier for first-year students to get started. In addition, various arrival options have been developed for students, who can receive support with various concerns in open consultation hours and detailed consultations. These offerings are under the direct influence of the team of Claudia Kownatzki, Corinna Pedrazzoli and the entire student advisory team, who invite students to use these valuable resources.

First insights into student life

Mareen Schmel from Mengen, who is starting a primary school teaching course, became aware of PH Weingarten through recommendations. Cedric Bornemann, who previously studied at the Cooperative State University, is curious about the challenges and opportunities that await him. Emily Rosenberg from Lindau also chose PH Weingarten and emphasizes the university's easy accessibility.

For the summer semester, PH Weingarten only accepts students in teacher training courses. During registration, 41 new students were welcomed for the bachelor's degree in primary school teaching and 28 for the secondary school teaching course. In addition, 130 graduates in primary school teaching and 67 in secondary school teaching have decided to study for a master's degree. Completing such a master's degree is an important prerequisite for access to school service in Germany.

Student numbers and university statistics

The Weingarten University of Education currently has a total of 2,822 students. This figure is part of the comprehensive higher education statistics, which provide basic information for planning and policy-making in higher education. The official higher education system includes, among other things, data on students, graduates and personnel statistics information, which is of central importance for university development.

The Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) also publishes comprehensive statistics that provide forecasts about the number of new students expected in the future. This proves to be helpful in adapting the training offerings better to needs. Overall, the university statistics show not only the state but also the development of the education system in Germany and provide a valuable basis for educational policy decisions and measures.

In summary, PH Weingarten offers a positive framework for successful university education with its valuable support for first-year students and a clear focus on innovative teaching and research. More information about the university and its student advisory service can be found on the PH Weingarten website, while comprehensive statistics are available in various reports on the Education Server can be found.