Research
Award-winning and funded: Discover the versatility and strength of subject-specific didactics, educational science, and disciplinary research in teacher education at the University of Cologne.
Teacher Education
Responsibly Shaping the Future
One of the University of Cologne's most important tasks lies in educating teachers.
Learn moreIn a rapidly changing world, teachers have a crucial role to play: they empower young people to shape their own futures as responsible citizens and to actively contribute to realizing an inclusive, democratic society worth living in.
The University of Cologne strongly believes in the transformative power of education, taking responsibility for the future. It therefore provides excellent, holistic teacher education that encompasses all core university missions: research, teaching and learning, and transfer.
Drawing from acclaimed research, the teacher education programme at the University of Cologne strengthens the subject-specific, subject-didactic, and pedagogical competencies of prospective teachers while promoting innovative approaches.
As one of the largest teacher education universities in Europe, the University of Cologne maintains a well-established international network.
Teacher education impacts society far beyond the university: students, graduates, and teachers actively drive the transfer of innovation into society.
The University of Cologne looks far into the future by fostering an inquiry, research-based attitude in prospective teachers during their studies and empowering them to collaboratively develop answers to global challenges together with their pupils.
Teacher education is a defining feature of the University of Cologne’s profile. Here, worlds are brought together that share and benefit from working together. That is why we have restructured teacher education and established an innovative platform that is scientifically sound, and clearly focused on the practical requirements of teaching.
Teacher Education catalyses and initiates research and educational processes for the next generation. This is one of the most noble and important tasks at our university.
Teacher education in Cologne
UoC Teacher Education Hub
This platform is where future-oriented design meets the teaching profession.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
Students are optimally equipped to teach for a future that optimizes for Well-being and with cutting-edge research.
Research
Renowned research strengthens the subject-specific didactics and pedagogical skills of future teachers.
Transfer
Teacher training in Cologne bears a societal responsibility.