Department of Education and Culture
We are committed to providing good schools with viable and high-performing pupils who are both academically accomplished and equipped for life's challenges. We also offer comprehensive vocational, study and career counselling for all Zug residents and promote culture and the arts.
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 11:45 14:00 - 17:00
About us
In the field of education, we establish guidelines for municipal schools, considering inter-cantonal school coordination efforts. We also manage the following educational institutes and programs:
- Zug University of Teacher Education
- Zug Cantonal school KSZ (secondary school)
- Menzingen Cantonal school KSM (secondary school)
- Vocational middle school FMS
- Zug Business school WMS (at the Zug Cantonal School)
- Media center for teachers at all levels (Didactic Centre)
We provide education grants (scholarships, loans and school fees). Young people and adults can seek guidance on career and course selection, and career planning. We also support institutions that offer general further training (adult education).
We support and recognize artists in the cultural sphere with awards. Furthermore, we foster cultural initiatives and manage the Museum of Prehistory.
Management
Stephan Schleiss
Regierungsrat
6301 Zug
Lukas Fürrer
Generalsekretär / 2. stv. Landschreiber
6301 Zug
Organization chart
Organisation chart DEC
News
May 26, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
Kostenlose Beratung stärkt berufliche Entwicklung
viamia wird im Kanton Zug weitergeführt. Das Angebot unterstützt Personen ab 40 Jahren bei der Laufbahnplanung.
May 20, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
Handlungsfähig bleiben
Kanton und Gemeinden haben die Entwicklungslinien für die Zuger Volksschulen bis 2030 festgelegt.
Apr 27, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
Wettbewerbsausstellung Förderbeiträge und Werkjahr 2026
Der Kanton Zug vergibt seit 1978 jährlich Förderbeiträge und ein Zuger Werkjahr. In einer Ausstellung werden die aktuellen Bewerbungen gezeigt.