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Childhood educators deal with the education and upbringing of children. Graduates of Bachelor's degree programmes in Childhood Education are entitled to use the professional title of state-recognised childhood educator in addition to their Bachelor's degree.
In the meantime, there are some private universities of applied sciences that offer NC-free Bachelor's degrees in Childhood Education and matching Master's programmes. Here I present all study programmes at private universities, both on-campus study programmes in cities such as Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, as well as dual study programmes, part-time study programmes and online study programmes.
Overview of all Courses
We have a total of 20 courses in the field of Childhood Education.
- Dual studies
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- 7 Semester
- Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Brunswick, Bremen, Chemnitz, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Dusseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Cologne, Kiel, Leipzig, Luebeck, Magdeburg, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Muenster, Nuremberg, Potsdam, Ravensburg, Regensburg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Ulm, Wuppertal, Wuerzburg or Virtual Campus
- German
- Introduction to Childhood Education, Pedagogy, Introduction to Scientific Work, Concepts and Fields of Pedagogy, Reflective Practice in Childhood Pedagogy I, Inclusion in Childhood Pedagogy, Social Hi…
In the dual study program in childhood education at Germany's largest university, you systematically engage with topics such as social history, social law, and inclusion. Additionally, you can choose to specialize in managing social institutions, working with families, or educational work with children. Over 7 semesters of regular study time, theory and practice alternate regularly, for example on a weekly basis. And the tuition fees? Your practical partner covers them!
- Fulltime programm (blended learning)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- 6 Semester
- Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Brunswick, Bremen, Chemnitz, Cologne, Dresden, Duisburg, Erfurt, Essen, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Kiel, Leipzig, Luebeck, Magdeburg, Mainz, Mannheim, Muenster, Nuremberg, Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Ulm, Wuerzburg or Virtual Campus
- German
- Early Childhood Development, Psychological and Neurobiological Foundations, Introduction to Scientific Work, Pedagogy, Introduction to Childhood Pedagogy, Inclusion, Collaborative Work, Concepts and F…
You want to support children and adolescents, their parents, or families with questions about upbringing? Then get started with a Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education. In myStudies, you will acquire the necessary knowledge in the areas of care, education, and upbringing. Additionally, you will gain competencies in relationship building, cooperation, communication, and interaction. With your social and interdisciplinary skills, you are able to consider the respective living conditions and designs of families. This way, you can support state or private educational institutions in addressing the needs of young people.
- Distance learning program
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- 6 Semester
- online
- German
- Pedagogy, Introduction to Scientific Work, Introduction to Childhood Pedagogy, Concepts and Fields of Work in Pedagogy, Social Conditions of Pedagogy, Project: Self-Reflection, Personality Development…
In the Bachelor's degree program in Childhood Education, students acquire the professional skills to care for, support, and accompany children of various age groups in educational institutions. The focus is on childhood to school age. Students learn how to develop and implement educational and pedagogical concepts based on current pedagogical research and practice. Graduates can work in various institutions of child and youth welfare, in childcare facilities, in all-day schools, in family centers, or in open youth work. The degree program thus offers a wide range of career opportunities in various fields of educational work with children and young people.
- Distance learning program
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- 6 Semester
- Hamburg
- German
- Introduction to Studies and Scientific Work, Introduction to Childhood and Youth Pedagogy, Pedagogical Basics, Psychological Basics, Communication and Conflict Management, Institutions and Transitions…
The distance learning program "Childhood and Youth Education" offered by the European Distance Learning University Hamburg GmbH provides a solid introduction to academic work and the fundamentals of this field. Topics such as pedagogical and psychological basics, communication, legal aspects, diversity, counseling, and professional development are the focus. With 180 ECTS points over 36 months, the course leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree and includes on-site phases in Hamburg as well as online seminars for an interactive learning environment.
Childhood Education
Fliedner University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf
Childhood Education
DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences
Childhood Education
University of Social Work and Pedagogy
Childhood Education
DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences
Early Childhood Education - Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Education
DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences
Early Support and Early Intervention
Medical School Berlin
Transdisciplinary Early Intervention
Medical School Hamburg
Childhood Education
Kolping University of Applied Sciences
Culture - Education - Participation. art & pedagogy in early childhood
Fliedner University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf
Inclusive Childhood Education (0-12 years)
SRH University
Childhood Education
Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences
Inclusive education in elementary and primary settings
University of Social Work and Pedagogy
Elementary Education
European University of Applied Sciences
Childhood Education
European University of Applied Sciences
Educational Science: Primary and Elementary Education
FHM University of Applied Sciences
Which university is the best?
Courses of study in childhood education and pedagogy are now offered by several private universities or universities of applied sciences. You should find out which university suits you best on the basis of various criteria:
- Location. Of course, the location of the university plays an important role. Important to know: Some universities, such as the IU International University of Applied Sciences or the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, offer their degree programmes in several cities in Germany, or even nationwide in the form of online degree programmes.
- Study contents and specialisations. When choosing your university to study education, always pay attention to the study contents or modules of your desired degree programme and to the specialisation options.
- Costs. Of course, tuition fees also play an important role in choosing the best university for your education studies. Particularly favourable are usually dual study programmes, where the training company or the practice partner takes over the tuition fees.
Here is a brief portrait of the universities offering courses in the field of childhood education:
IU International University of Applied Sciences: With over 100,000 enrolled students, IU is the largest university in Germany. The university is based in Erfurt, but IU also offers its campus programmes at many other locations throughout Germany. In addition to the campus programmes in Business Administration & Management, among others, the university offers over 100 distance learning programmes as well as a large number of part-time and dual study programmes, including in the field of education.
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences: Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences in Germany. In the winter semester 2021/2022, more than 18,000 students were enrolled at the university. The Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is located in Idstein, Hesse, and also has campuses in Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin and New York. The university mainly offers degree programmes in the fields of economics and natural sciences. Special feature: Many courses are not only offered as attendance courses, but also as distance learning or evening study courses.
European Distance Learning University Hamburg: The Euro-FH is a state-recognised, private university of applied sciences based in Hamburg. The university is part of the Stuttgart-based Klett Group and was founded in 2003. In the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 7,523 students were enrolled at the Euro-FH. The university predominantly offers distance learning programmes in the field of economics, both Bachelor's and Master's degrees. In the field of education, for example, the university offers a Bachelor's degree in Childhood and Youth Education.
FHM University of Applied Sciences: FHM is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Bielefeld/North Rhine-Westphalia with further campuses in Bamberg, Berlin, Hanover, Cologne, Pulheim, Rostock and Schwerin. In the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 4,721 students were enrolled at FHM. The university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Primary and Elementary Education at its Leipzig campus.
Medical School Berlin: Medical School Berlin (MSB) is a private, state-recognised university. The university was founded in 2012 and is located in Berlin-Wilmersdorf on Rüdesheimer Straße. In WS 2019/2020, a total of 1,650 students were enrolled at the university. The MSB consists of 2 faculties: the Faculty of Natural Sciences is a university faculty, and the Faculty of Health Sciences is a university of applied sciences faculty. The MSB currently offers 2 degree programmes in the field of early support and intervention.
European University of Applied Sciences: The EUFH is a state-recognised, private university of applied sciences located in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia. The EUFH was founded in 2001. 2,619 students were enrolled in the winter semester 2020/2021. The EUFH offers the 2 dual degree programmes Primary School Education and Childhood Education, among others, at its locations in Cologne and Berlin.
SRH University of Applied Health Sciences: The SRH University of Applied Health Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Gera/Thuringia. The university was founded in 2007 and a total of 1,241 students were enrolled at SRH Gera in the winter semester 2019/2020. The university offers a degree programme in inclusive childhood education at its location in Gera.
Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences: Alanus University is a state-recognised, private art university based in Alfter/North Rhine-Westphalia. The university was founded in 1973. In the winter semester 2020/2021, a total of 1,694 students were enrolled at the university.
University of Social Work and Pedagogy: The HSAP is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Berlin. The university was founded in 2013 and a total of 337 students were enrolled in the winter semester 2020/2021. The focus of the university is on degree programmes in the fields of social work and education. Accordingly, the HSAP offers a dual Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education and a part-time Master's degree in Inclusive Education.
Kolping University of Applied Sciences: The Kolping University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Cologne. The university was founded in 2019 and currently offers degree programmes in Social Work, Health Psychology, Gerontology and Childhood Education. The B.A. in Childhood Education is a part-time attendance programme.
An overview of the best cities to study education
Education degree programmes and degree programmes in childhood education are offered in all major cities in Germany. Some universities, such as IU International Universities, even offer their courses at several locations in Germany. Here is an overview of the most important cities with universities that offer childhood education degree programmes:
City | Livingcosts | Livingquality | Populationdensity | Universities |
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Munich | 66.53 | 176.16 | 4,736 | IU International University |
Frankfurt/Main | 59.05 | 172.67 | 3,067 | IU International University |
Hamburg | 56.32 | 162.48 | 2,447 | MSH Medical School Hamburg |
Stuttgart | 55.23 | 165.16 | 3,067 | IU International University |
Berlin | 54.18 | 160.49 | 4,115 | IU International University, University of Applied Education, Medical School Berlin, European University of Applied Sciences |
Cologne | 52.94 | 158.48 | 2,686 | IU International University, European University of Applied Sciences |
Dusseldorf | 52.61 | 175.02 | 2,860 | IU International University, Fliedner University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf |

Dual studies in childhood education: work experience and studies at the same time
A dual degree programme in childhood education offers you 2 major advantages: you gain work experience while you are still studying; and you draw your first salary while you are still studying.
Particularly interesting: The dual study programme at the IU International University of Applied Sciences, which is offered at more than 20 different locations in Germany. The tuition fees are paid by the practice partner, and classes usually take place on a weekly basis.
Here are all the dual study programmes in childhood education:
Course | University | Study site | Duration | Fees | |
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Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | University of Social Work and Pedagogy | Berlin | 6 Semester | from 9900 € total from 275 € monthly | |
Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | European University of Applied Sciences | Cologne, Rheine, Rostock, Berlin | 6 Semester | from 20500 € total from 589 € monthly | |
Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | IU International University of Applied Sciences | Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Brunswick, Bremen, Chemnitz, … | 7 Semester | ||
Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | European University of Applied Sciences | Berlin, Rostock | 7 Semester | from 19600 € total from 495 € monthly |
Childhood education by distance learning: part-time and digital study
No time for a classic campus study or for a dual study programme? You can also study childhood education online. Advantage: You can study more efficiently, save on trips to the university, sometimes even take exams online and combine your studies with your job.
There are currently only about 4 universities that offer distance learning courses in childhood education. Of particular interest: the online degree programme in Childhood Education, Leadership and Management at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. The programme lasts 6 semesters in full-time study, but can be extended to 8-12 semesters. In the full-time study programme, students complete these modules:
- 1st semester: Subject-specific foundations of pedagogy, professionalism and pedagogical attitude, working with the child I, working with groups, introductory project on self-organised learning, scientific work
- 2nd semester: Lifeworlds, diversity and inclusion, society, politics and law I, working with the child II, applied work in the educational areas, working with parents/families
- 3rd semester: Law II, Child and youth welfare in social work, Action and methodological competence in dealing with clients, Action and methodological competence in the organisational context
- 4th semester: Introduction to business administration, accounting, controlling and financing for social professions, social marketing and fundraising, quality and conception, empirical social and educational research
- 5th semester: Professional field internship
- 6th semester: Human resource management for social professions, personnel management and teamwork, compulsory elective subject (education international, children and media or practical project Kita foundation), Bachelor thesis
Here is an overview of all online courses in childhood education:
Course | University | Duration | Fees | |
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Childhood and Adolescent Education, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | European Distance Learning University Hamburg | 6 Semester | from 13872 € total from 289 € monthly | |
Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | IU International University of Applied Sciences | 6 Semester | from 15063 € total from 259 € monthly | |
Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences | 8 Semester | from 10711 € total from 207 € monthly | |
Childhood Education, Leadership and Management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | Fresenius University of Applied Sciences | 6 Semester | from 12420 € total from 215 € monthly | |
Early Childhood Education - Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences | 5 Semester | from 6895 € total from 207 € monthly |
What does a Bachelor's programme in Childhood Education cost?
The tuition fees at private universities are, of course, significantly higher than the semester fees you pay at state colleges and universities. Accordingly, you pay between 13,000.- and 20,000.- euros for a Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education. In contrast to state universities, however, you usually do not pay the fees by semester, but rather monthly.
Here is a comparison of the tuition fees for all Bachelor courses:
Course | University | Study site | Fees | |
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Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Part-time program | Kolping University of Applied Sciences | Deutschlandweit | from 12634 € total from 320 € monthly | |
Inclusive Childhood Education (0-12 years), Bachelor of Arts On-campus program | SRH University | Gera | from 14040 € total from 390 € monthly | |
Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts On-campus program | Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences | Alfter | from 14220 € total from 395 € monthly | |
Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts On-campus program | DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences | Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Leipzig | from 14885 € total from 395 € monthly | |
Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts On-campus program | Fliedner University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf | Düsseldorf | from 15768 € total from 438 € monthly | |
Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Fulltime programm (blended learning) | IU International University of Applied Sciences | Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Brunswick, Bremen, Chemnitz, … | from 15804 € total from 439 € monthly |
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