Welcome to PHZ

Welcome to the Central Swiss centre of expertise and stimulation for teacher training, education and didactics!

The University of Teacher Education Central Switzerland (PHZ) is one of 15 university-level teacher training institutions in Switzerland. PHZ offers:

• Basic teacher training for the pre-school level, primary level, and for the lower secondary level
• In-service education and supplementary training for teachers
  Research and development
  Services in the areas of schools and education

PHZ is supported by the six cantons of Central Switzerland, by Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Uri, and Zug.

PHZ can be described as an institution composed of three clearly delineated universities in Lucerne, Schwyz and Zug. These semi-autonomous universities have a lot in common in several important areas and complement and strengthen each other’s profile.