The Protestant University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg (Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg) is a state-recognised church-run university of applied sciences in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1971. It offers programmes in areas such as social work, early childhood education, inclusion and special needs education, nursing, diaconia, and theology-related subjects, with both bachelor’s and master’s options. The institution is supported by the Evangelical Church in Württemberg and combines academic study with practice-oriented training for social and church-related professions. It can suit students who want applied study in social or diaconal fields in the Stuttgart region, including those looking for a values-based university environment.