Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden

What Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden does

Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden (PHGR) is a publicly funded university of teacher education located in Chur, Switzerland, operating under the governance of the Canton of Graubünden. The institution delivers Bachelor programs for kindergarten and primary teachers (grades 1-2 and 1-6), Master programs for secondary education (Sekundarstufe I), secondary-plus-gymnasium (Sek I + Maturitätsschulen), special education (Schulische Heilpädagogik), and school development, plus a one-year Vorkurs preparatory course at EMS Schiers and Erweiterungsstudien for additional qualifications. All diplomas are EDK-recognized and the institution holds Swiss Accreditation Council accreditation. The curriculum is delivered in a trilingual study environment spanning German, Romansh, and Italian, reflecting the linguistic composition of Canton Graubünden.

The continuing education division operates a catalog of eight CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) programs — covering teaching materials authoring, the Chur Model classroom architecture, digital transformation (MINT, AI, computational thinking modules), art mediation, German as a second language, higher education didactics, school leadership, and music — alongside individual courses (CHF 50-390 range), Schulassistenz (school assistant training at CHF 3,600), and customized in-school professional development commissioned via the Amt für Volksschule und Sport. Revenue derives principally from cantonal subsidies, supplemented by tuition, CAS fees, and professional development services. The research portfolio includes the Mediomatix Romansh textbook series, the Orbita Italian textbook series, and the Avraportas Romansh-as-foreign-language series, plus STEM outreach (i-CAMPs, First Lego League, MINTmobil, Bündner MINT-Woche) and the San Bernardino Lab transdisciplinary real-world laboratory conducted jointly with FH Graubünden and SUPSI.

The institution is internationally connected through SEMP and NALE mobility partnerships with universities in Austria, Germany, and Italy and through seven Swiss partner schools abroad. It maintains a ~140-person staff, operates the Scalära campus with modern lecture halls, library, sports, music, and design facilities, and is a member of swissuniversities. Strategic moats rest on EDK regulatory accreditation, proprietary language-specific textbook assets, and the practical monopoly as the canton's designated teacher education provider.

Name

Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden

Legal name

Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden

Website

https://phgr.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden is a publicly funded Swiss university of teacher education in Chur offering trilingual (German, Romansh, Italian) Bachelor, Master, and continuing education programs for prospective and practicing educators serving Canton Graubünden's school system.

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Product category

Teacher Education / Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Curriculum & Instruction / Instructional Design Programs (EDAHAFAE), Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Teacher education
• Higher education institution
• Professional development courses
• Trilingual instruction
• Educational research

Headquarters

HQ city

Chur

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Students pay tuition fees for Bachelor, Master, and continuing education programs. Vorkurs fee is CHF 640. School assistance course costs CHF 3,600. CAS programs offered at professional education level.
2. Public Cantonal Funding: Funded by Canton of Graubünden as a public university of teacher education, receiving government subsidies for operating costs.
3. Professional Development Services: Revenue from continuing education courses, CAS programs, school-based training, and professional development offerings for educators.

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Core offering

Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden is a public university of teacher education that trains prospective and practicing educators through Bachelor programs (kindergarten and primary), Master programs (secondary I, secondary I plus Maturitätsschulen, special education, school development), preparatory and extension courses, and a portfolio of CAS continuing-education certificates. It also develops multilingual teaching materials and conducts educational research serving the Canton of Graubünden's public school system.

Product overview

Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden (PHGR) is a trilingual (German, Romansh, Italian) teacher education university offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs and continuing education. The core academic offerings include Bachelor programs for kindergarten/primary (grades 1-2 and 1-6) and Master programs for secondary education, special education (Schulische Heilpädagogik), and school development - all leading to EDK-recognized teaching diplomas. The continuing education division provides 7 CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) programs covering specialized areas including teaching materials authoring, the Chur Model classroom development, digital transformation in education (MINT, AI, computational thinking), art mediation, German as a second language, higher education didactics, school leadership, and music. Additionally, PHGR offers preparatory courses (Vorkurs), expansion studies (Erweiterungsstudien) for additional qualifications, professional development courses, and school-internal training. Research output includes educational textbook development (Mediomatix for Romansh languages, Orbita for Italian, Avraportas for Romansh as foreign language). Specialized initiatives include MINT-Förderung STEM programs with robotics competitions and i-CAMPs, the San Bernardino Lab transdisciplinary laboratory, and library services via the Swiss Library Service Platform.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor: Kindergarten und Primarschule (1.-2. Klasse) Full-time bachelor program preparing students to become teachers for kindergarten and primary school grades 1-2, leading to EDK-recognized teaching diploma with trilingual study options.
• Bachelor: Primarschule (1.-6. Klasse) Full-time or part-time bachelor program preparing students to become primary school teachers for grades 1-6, with trilingual study options in German, Romansh, and Italian.
• Master: Sekundarstufe I (für Personen mit Fachbachelor) Three-year part-time master's program for teaching at secondary level I for students with a professional bachelor's degree.
• Master: Sekundarstufe I + Maturitätsschulen (für Personen mit Fachmaster) Three-year part-time master's program qualifying teachers for secondary level I and grammar schools (Maturitätsschulen).
• Master: Schulische Heilpädagogik Master's program training special education teachers to support students with special educational needs, combining current practice with scientific research.
• Master: Schulentwicklung Master's program in school development offered in cooperation with other universities, qualifying experts at national and international levels.
• Vorkurs One-year preparatory course at EMS Schiers preparing students for bachelor studies at PHGR, covering languages, mathematics, sciences, music, and sports.
• Erweiterungsstudien Additional qualification programs for certified teachers to obtain further teaching authorizations for additional grade levels, subjects, or Swiss-wide recognition of foreign diplomas.
• CAS: Lehrmittelautor:in Certificate of Advanced Studies for developing modern and effective educational materials, both digital and analog.
• CAS: Unterrichtsentwicklung mit dem Churermodell CAS program teaching the Chur Model methodology for differentiated instruction, classroom architecture, and increasing student self-efficacy.
• CAS: Bildung im digitalen Wandel Modular certificate program with five elective modules: MINT & Making, Multimedia/Social Media, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, and PICTS Concepts.
• CAS: Kunst und Vermittlung One-year professional development CAS in art and mediation, developed with art professionals and art mediators.
• CAS: Deutsch als Zweitsprache (DaZ) Certificate program for teachers to support foreign-language students in acquiring German language skills, targeting both DaZ specialists and mainstream teachers.
• CAS: Hochschuldidaktik Certificate program for higher education lecturers to develop teaching skills through inputs, co-learning sessions, and individual teaching development projects.
• CAS: Schulleitung Certificate/Diploma program qualifying school leaders to manage change processes and support collaborative, effective, and resource-oriented solutions.
• CAS: Musik Professional development CAS for music-interested teachers to deepen musical skills, develop music lessons, and lead musical projects with students.
• Weiterbildungskurse Continuing education courses covering diverse topics: pedagogy, movement, arts, mathematics, media, music, languages, and interdisciplinary competencies.
• Ausbildung zur Praxislehrperson Training program for practicing teachers to become supervising mentors for PHGR students during internships, including basic module in professional practice.
• Kurs Schulassistenz Course preparing participants to support teachers and school teams in classroom and administrative tasks, launching autumn 2026.
• Schulinterne Weiterbildung (SchiWe) Customized in-school professional development programs on topics including teaching methods, health promotion, collaboration, digitalization, and sustainability.
• MIA21 – Medien, Informatik, Anwendung Online training program for teachers implementing curriculum 21 in media and informatics, developed in cooperation with all Swiss universities of teacher education.
• Mediomatix Romansh language textbook series covering Vallader, Puter, Sutsilvan, and Sursilvan idioms, with digital exercises for grammar, syntax, and spelling practice.
• Orbita Italian language textbook series for Italian-speaking Graubünden, covering grades 2-3 with student books, workbooks, and teacher guides.
• Avraportas Competence-oriented textbook series for learning Romansh as a second or foreign language, aligned with CEFR levels A1-C2 for Sursilvan and Vallader idioms.
• MINT-Förderung STEM (MINT) promotion programs including MINTatelier workshop, i-CAMPs, First Lego League robotics competitions, and Bündner MINT-Woche.
• San Bernardino Lab Transdisciplinary real-world laboratory project in the bilingual San Bernardino Pass region, fostering sustainable regional development through applied research collaborations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 143 new certified teachers graduated in June 2026
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• EMS SchiersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Since 2008, co-organizer of First Lego League regional competition at PH Graubünden premises.
• EMS Schiers (Evangelische Mittelschule Schiers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for conducting the one-year Vorkurs (preparatory course) for aspiring teachers. EMS Schiers hosts the preparatory program while PH Graubünden provides curriculum and certification. Students complete Vorkurs at EMS Schiers before entering Bachelor programs.
• MovetiacoreOthersNational agency for exchange and mobility in education. PH Graubünden receives SEMP (Swiss-European Mobility Programme) and NALE (National Teacher Exchange) funding through Movetia for student and staff international exchange programs.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Salzburg Stefan ZweigmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEMP partner university for student exchange. Students can spend 4th semester at PH Salzburg. Studies available in German or mixed German-English.
• Freie Universität Bozen (Unibz)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEMP partner university for Italian-speaking region. Students can study in South Tyrol. Also partner for NALE internship placements at Ortisei school.
• PH Schwäbisch GmündmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner university for SEMP student exchange. Studies available in German or mixed German-English formats.
• PH KärntenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian partner university for SEMP exchange with studies in German or mixed German-English.
• PH WeingartenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner university for SEMP student exchange with German or mixed German-English study options.
• Universität ErfurtmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner university for SEMP exchange, offering study opportunities in Erfurt.
• Fachhochschule Graubünden (FHGR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal higher education partner. Collaborates on joint sports programs for students and staff. Partner in San Bernardino Lab transdisciplinary projects. Co-organizer of First Lego League regional competition.
• ETH ZürichmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading technical university partner for MINT education collaboration and expertise exchange.
• Bündner Wirtschaft (Regional Businesses)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business partners collaborate on MINT programs including Bündner MINT-Woche, where students work alongside business professionals.
• Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Italian university of applied sciences. Partner in San Bernardino Lab for regional sustainable development research and education.
• PureGym SwitzerlandminorOthersFitness provider partnership offering students nationwide PureGym access for CHF 100 per academic year.
• Buchhandlung ConradiminorOthersBookstore partner offering 10% discount on book purchases for PH Graubünden students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SUPSI (Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana): Swiss Italian university of applied sciences and PHGR partner in the San Bernardino Lab. While not solely a teacher education institution, SUPSI trains teachers in Italian and offers comparable continuing education; the closest peer for the Italian-language segment of PHGR's portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pädagogische Hochschule Salzburg Stefan Zweig: Austrian Pädagogische Hochschule and SEMP exchange partner of PHGR. Comparable in teacher education focus, German-language curriculum delivery, and CAS-style continuing education; represents cross-border comparability in academic structure.
• PH Schwäbisch Gmünd: German Pädagogische Hochschule and SEMP exchange partner of PHGR. Comparable in teacher education focus and Bachelor/Master program architecture, though operating within the German federal education system.
• Pädagogische Hochschule FHNW (Pädagogische Hochschule Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz): Swiss teacher education institution offering degree and continuing education programs in Northwestern Switzerland. Directly comparable in program architecture and EDK accreditation approach, competing for the same Swiss prospective teacher pool.
• Libera Università di Bolzano / Freie Universität Bozen: Trilingual Italian/German university in South Tyrol and SEMP partner of PHGR. Comparable in trilingual academic delivery and serves a similar cross-border Italian-German language education market to PHGR's Italian offerings.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Kärnten: Austrian Pädagogische Hochschule and SEMP exchange partner of PHGR. Directly comparable as a regional teacher education institution offering Bachelor, Master, and continuing education in German-speaking context.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Bern: Major Swiss teacher education university offering comparable Bachelor, Master, and CAS programs for kindergarten, primary, secondary, and special education in a bilingual canton. Closely comparable in academic structure and target learner segments to PHGR.
• Pädagogische Hochschule St. Gallen: Eastern Swiss teacher education university offering degree programs in primary, secondary, and special education, and CAS continuing education. Direct peer given regional proximity to Graubünden and overlapping Swiss-German catchment area.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich: The largest Pädagogische Hochschule in Switzerland, offering Bachelor and Master teacher education programs across primary, secondary, and special education. PHGR's most direct national peer in scope of offerings and degree structure, though operating at materially larger scale in a German-speaking urban canton.
• PH Weingarten: German Pädagogische Hochschule and SEMP exchange partner of PHGR. Direct peer in teacher education scope and program architecture, with similar continuing education offerings for practicing teachers.

Market position

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