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Protestant University Ludwigsburg
Expatrio
2025-06-12
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The Protestant University Ludwigsburg, or Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg, is located just outside Stuttgart, in Ludwigsburg, in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg.
The university is famous for tuition in religious subjects, staying true to its roots as a training center for Protestant clergy. However, it is more known these days for its social work courses, which train graduates to staff German schools, mental health services, local government departments, and many more organizations.
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Protestant University Ludwigsburg in numbers
A relatively small university that dates back to 1971, the Protestant University Ludwigsburg hosts 1,200 students in care, social work, and administration courses. It offers a mix of BA and MA courses, including a specialized International Double Degree in Social Work, which it offers alongside the University of Birmingham (UK).
More about the Protestant University Ludwigsburg
Until fairly recently, the Protestant University Ludwigsburg was tightly focused around training deacons and other professionals for Germany's Lutheran church. But that's all changed now, as the school has become one of the country's leading centers for the study of nursing, social work, and social policy. It offers a range of flexible and interdisciplinary programs related to social work, and it also specializes in research – especially childhood inclusion and early years education.
Many of the courses are targeted mainly at German speakers, and language qualifications are a must to undertake those options. But the Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg isn't an inward-looking institution. It offers degrees in International Social Work, encourages Erasmus exchanges, and collaborates across borders on research projects. It also offers reliable career paths for teachers, care professionals, and social workers, with strong links to regional governments and private companies.
Tuition fees: Baden-Wuerttemberg
Internationals studying for more than one year in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg will have to pay a €1,500 tuition fee per semester.
Everything you need for your new life in Germany
Blocked Account
A blocked account is the easiest way to prove you have sufficient funds to cover your living costs during your time in Germany. At Expatrio, we offer a blocked account accepted by German authorities worldwide which can be set up online from your home country before applying for your visa. Remember that proof of funds for living costs is essential for a German student visa.
Incoming Insurance
At Expatrio, we offer Incoming Insurance as part of our Value Package and Health Insurance Plus. We partner with a highly recommended provider that has over 60 years’ experience in covering global mobility. This insurance covers you for the first days or weeks of living in Germany, meaning the time between your arrival and the start of your course. The Incoming Insurance is not only mandatory for your visa application, but also necessary, because your public healthcare cover will only start from your first day of enrollment or work.
Health Insurance
Private or Public Health Insurance cover is absolutely essential for every type of visa and for any resident in Germany. At Expatrio, we can help students aged under 30 to register for Public Health Insurance at the discounted student rate. We partner with TK (Techniker Krankenkasse), the biggest and one of the most popular public health funds in Germany. We also offer Private Health Insurance options if applicable to the individual situation.
Bank Account
You will also need a Bank Account; you do not need this in order to get your visa but it is much easier to have this completed prior to your arrival in Germany. Once set-up, you can arrange for monthly living costs to be transferred from your Blocked Account to your Bank Account each month. At Expatrio you automatically get a Bank Account with your Blocked Account.
ISIC Card
We can arrange your digital ISIC card: an international student identity card that gives you access to 150,000 discounts in over 130 countries. Many of these discounts are on leisure, food, and travel. The card is also a useful proof of ID and of student status. A virtual card can also be used in conjunction with the ISIC App. Again, this card is low in cost or even free as part of our Value Package.
Explore EH study programs
Bachelor Programs:
- Diaconal Studies (B.A.) & International Social Work (B.A.)
- Diaconal Studies (B.A.) & Social Work (B.A.)
- Early Childhood Education (B.A.)
- Early Childhood Education (B.A.) (vocational training integrated)
- Pedagogy of Inclusion and Special Needs Education (B.A.)
- International Social Work (B.A.)
- Nursing Care (vocational training integrated) (B.A.)
- Social Work (B.A.)
Master Programs:
- Diaconal Studies (M.A.)
- Early Childhood Education (M.A.)
- Religious Education (M.A.)
- Social Work (M.A.)
To know more about EH study programs follow the link.
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TK - Your health insurance partner at the Protestant University Ludwigsburg
Take care of your studies - we take care of the bureaucracy!
Health insurance cover is mandatory by law for all residents in Germany, including international students.
Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is one of Germany's leading public health insurance providers3 and a trustworthy partner of Expatrio. TK insures more than 10 million customers, making it Germany's best and largest health insurer. TK offers you:
- Discounted rate for university students aged under 30
- English language support and registration
- Dental hygiene and basic dental treatment coverage
- Coverage of vaccinations recommended by the International Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO)
- TK Bonus Program
At Expatrio, we partner with TK to help register international students into the public healthcare system, ensuring they can apply for their visas and are legally covered during their studies.
[*] Up to €249 savings consists of: €49 cashback on blocked account set-up fees + up to €90 TK-Flex cashback + free travel health insurance worth up to €95 + free ISIC card worth up to €15. This offer is only valid for customers who apply for the Value Package. Expatrio reserves the right to cancel this promotion at any point in time. Special terms and conditions apply.
1. Value Package customers can receive their €49 cashback after activating both their blocked account and health insurance.
2. TK-Flex is an elective tariff and only available for eligible TK health insurance customers. Once the TK membership is activated, TK-Flex can commence. Expatrio will provide the customer with detailed guidelines on how to do this. Within TK-Flex, users have the option to deselect/opt out of services they do not need. In return, there is a cashback bonus of up to €90 per year. However, if the services are needed after all, TK customers can reactivate their health insurance coverage by paying a deductible of €24 per service (up to €120) per year. Please refer to our TK-Flex page for more information.
3. In the issue 07/2023, Focus-Money business magazine awarded TK “Best Student Health Insurance Fund”.
4. DR-WALTER has been awarded the Super Star Award by the Study Travel Magazine.
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