Freie Hochschule Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
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- Institution type
- Private
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Overview
Freie Hochschule Stuttgart (FHS Stuttgart) is a state-accredited private higher education institution in Stuttgart, Germany. It is the original institution of Waldorf/Steiner teacher education, tracing its roots to Rudolf Steiner's first teacher training courses. The institution offers accredited Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts programmes in Waldorf pedagogy (class teaching, upper-school teaching, Eurythmy, and speech arts), as well as an English-language International Masters for Waldorf teachers drawing students from over 40 countries. It also conducts research in educational science and Waldorf pedagogy.
Fields of study
- Education
- Waldorf Pedagogy
- Eurythmy
- Speech Arts
- Pedagogy
- Educational Science
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, February
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- info@freie-hochschule-stuttgart.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $1,512 / year
Domestic students
€1,400 – €16,000
Bachelor Waldorfpädagogik: €2,250/year. Master Klassen- und Fachlehrer:in (consecutive): €1,125/semester. Master Klassen- und Fachlehrer:in (postgradual): €2,250/year. Master (individual part-time): €1,400/year. International Masters (English, 18 months): €16,000 total. Sprachgestaltung: €2,250/year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.