History

University of Hildesheim: Now and Then

The tradition of Teacher Education in Hildesheim goes back to the 20th century

1946
Beginning as “the Alfeld lecture courses of the Hildesheim Teacher Training College“

1978
The Hildesheim Teacher Training College, meanwhile part of the Lower Saxony Teacher Training College, becomes a university in its own right

Diversification meant the development and founding of new faculties outside of Teacher Training

1989
The University of Hildesheim is officially entitled to full university status

2003
The University of Hildesheim Foundation is established