Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg

What Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg does

Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg (EH Ludwigsburg) is a state-recognized university of applied sciences (Hochschule) located in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, sponsored by the Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg. It delivers a tightly focused academic portfolio of five Bachelor's and five Master's degree programs concentrated in social work, religious pedagogy (Religionspädagogik), diaconal studies, early childhood education, and nursing/pflegebezogene disciplines, including integrated practice pathways such as the pastorate. The institution addresses prospective students in Baden-Württemberg and beyond, as well as the regional social, church-affiliated, and healthcare employer base that absorbs graduates and hosts practice placements.

The operating model combines teaching with three auxiliary revenue-generating and societal-engagement arms: the Institut für Fort- und Weiterbildung (ifw) for continuing professional education; the Institut für Angewandte Forschung (IAF) for externally funded applied research in social fields; and the Institut für Antidiskriminierung und Diversity (IAD), operated jointly with Diakonisches Werk Württemberg since 2007. The technology layer is conventional higher-education infrastructure — Moodle as learning management system, HISinOne for campus and application management, and Mahara for e-portfolio — supporting both on-campus and flexible berufsbegleitende / ausbildungsintegrierte study formats. Academic information services are delivered through the EHZ-Bibliothek, a jointly operated library across three locations following a merger with the Landeskirchliche Zentralbibliothek Stuttgart.

Revenue mechanics reflect the standard German kirchliche Hochschule model: state funding for accredited teaching, tuition and semester fees from enrolled students, continuing-education income via ifw, third-party research grants routed through IAF, and donation income via the affiliated EH-Stiftung. An international partnership network of more than 40 universities, including a double-degree arrangement with VIVES University Belgium, supports cross-border student mobility. The institution is a non-profit, non-listed entity; financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg

Legal name

Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg

Website

https://eh-ludwigsburg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg is a state-recognized, church-sponsored university of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg offering five Bachelor's and five Master's programs in social work, religious pedagogy, diaconal studies, early childhood education, and nursing, serving students and the regional social sector through teaching, applied research, and continuing education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Land-Grant–Like/Extension-Oriented Private Research Universities (Applied Outreach) (EDAHABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE), Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Social work programs
• Religious education
• Applied research
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludwigsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding (Public Subsidies): As a state-recognized university of applied sciences under church sponsorship, receives government funding based on student enrollment and research output metrics
2. Tuition and Fees: Semester contributions and program-specific fees for degree programs and continuing education offerings
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Third-party funding from federal, state, and church sources for applied research projects conducted through the Institut für Angewandte Forschung (IAF)
4. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from ifw (Institut für Fort- und Weiterbildung) offering one-day trainings, professional certifications, and academic continuing education programs
5. Donations and Foundation Income: EH-Stiftung provides scholarships funded through donations and endowment returns, supporting students in social need, single parents, and innovative projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg is a state-recognized university of applied sciences under church sponsorship that delivers Bachelor and Master degree programs in Social Work, International Social Work, Diaconal Studies, Religious Education, Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Pedagogy, and Nursing. The university supplements degree programs with applied research through the Institut für Angewandte Forschung (IAF), continuing education through the Institut für Fort- und Weiterbildung (ifw), international exchange programs with 40+ partner universities, and the EHZ-Bibliothek library service.

Product overview

Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg is a state-recognized university of applied sciences operated by the Protestant Church in Württemberg. The institution offers a portfolio of Bachelor and Master degree programs in Social Work, International Social Work, Diaconal Studies, Religious Education, Childhood Education, Inclusive Pedagogy, and Nursing. The educational offerings are supported by the Moodle e-learning platform and HISinOne campus management system. The university provides supplementary services including the Institut für Fort- und Weiterbildung (ifw) for continuing education, the Institut für Angewandte Forschung (IAF) for applied research, the EHZ-Bibliothek merged library service, the International Office for exchange programs, the Fachstelle Anerkennung und Anrechnung for prior learning recognition, the IAD for anti-discrimination and diversity issues, and the EH-Stiftung for student scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor Study Programs Undergraduate degree programs including Social Work, International Social Work, Diaconal Studies, Religious Education, Childhood Education, Inclusive Pedagogy and Heilpädagogik, and Nursing programs. Some programs offer combined degrees or integrated vocational training pathways for students seeking higher education entrance qualifications.
• Master Study Programs
• Institut für Fort- und Weiterbildung (ifw) Continuing Education
• Institut für Angewandte Forschung (IAF) Applied Research
• EHZ-Bibliothek Library Service
• International Office Services and Exchange Programs
• Fachstelle Anerkennung und Anrechnung (Prior Learning Recognition)
• EH-Stiftung Scholarship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 international partner universities for student exchanges and double degree programs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VIVES University (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree program in International Social Work allowing students to earn degrees from both institutions. Students spend semesters at both universities and benefit from international academic and cultural exchange.
• International Partner Universities (40+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnerships with over 40 universities in and outside Europe. Enables student exchanges, theoretical semesters abroad, international projects, and staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other programs.
• Diakonisches Werk Württemberg (DWW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint projects including founding of Institute for Anti-Discrimination and Diversity (IAD) in 2007. Co-hosts Hochschulmesse with EH Ludwigsburg. Strong network for practice partnerships and research collaboration.
• Evangelische Landeskirche in WürttembergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch sponsor (Träger) of the university. Provides institutional support, governance representation, and alignment with church mission. The university is 'state-recognized university of applied sciences of the Protestant Church in Württemberg.'
• Diakonie StettenminorOthersFounding donor and supporter of the EH-Stiftung. Diaconal institution providing practice learning opportunities for students.
• Stiftung Karlshöhe LudwigsburgminorOthersFounding donor and supporter of the EH-Stiftung. Diaconal institution contributing to student support through foundation donations.
• Zieglersche Anstalten e.V. WillhelmsdorfminorOthersFounding donor and supporter of the EH-Stiftung. Diaconal institution for people with disabilities.
• Pädagogische Hochschule LudwigsburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated transportation connection via bus line 427 and S4. Students in some programs (Early Childhood Education) use LSF portal of Pädagogische Hochschule for course enrollment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt (EHD): State-recognized Protestant university of applied sciences in Hesse offering degree programs in social work, religious education, and diaconal studies — almost identical mission, sponsorship model (Evangelische Kirche in Hessen und Nassau), and program portfolio to EH Ludwigsburg.
• Evangelische Hochschule Freiburg (EH Freiburg): Protestant university of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg, also sponsored by the Evangelische Landeskirche in Baden. Comparable size, mission, and program focus in social work and religious education, making it the closest geographic peer.
• Katholische Hochschule für Sozialwesen Berlin (KHSB): Catholic-affiliated state-recognized university of applied sciences for social work in Berlin. Closest denominational counterpart to EH Ludwigsburg, with parallel sponsorship model (Catholic Church) and mission focus on social professions.
• Evangelische Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit und Diakonie Hamburg (EASTD): Protestant university in Hamburg focused on social work and diaconal practice, with similar sponsorship by a regional Evangelical church. Comparable program portfolio and practice-network model.
• VIVES University (Belgium): Belgian university partner of EH Ludwigsburg offering the joint double-degree program in International Social Work. Comparable applied-university model focused on social and health professions with strong international orientation.
• Hochschule für Sozialwesen Esslingen (HSWE): Specialized university of applied sciences for social work in the greater Stuttgart region offering BA/MA programs in social work and education. Most direct program-overlap competitor to EH Ludwigsburg in the local market.

Regional players

• Hochschule Esslingen (HS Esslingen): Public university of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg near Ludwigsburg that competes for similar applicants in social-work-adjacent fields. Comparable in scale and HAW model but lacks the church-sponsored specialization.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg: State-run teacher-training university co-located in Ludwigsburg with shared transport infrastructure. Overlaps with EH Ludwigsburg in early-childhood education programs and competes for similar applicants in the regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW): Large state-run dual-study university in Baden-Württemberg with significantly greater scale and broader program range. Competes for the same applicant pool interested in practice-integrated higher education, particularly in social-work and healthcare-adjacent programs.
• SRH Hochschule Heidelberg: Large private state-recognized university in Baden-Württemberg with applied focus and broader program portfolio including social sciences. Competes for the same fee-paying, practice-oriented applicant pool EH Ludwigsburg targets.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EHLudwigsburg

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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