University of Heidelberg
University of Heidelberg – Public University in Germany
Year of Establishment: 1386
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
University Website: http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/
Number of Students: 31,000
Ranking: Times Higher Education – World University Rankings: 43rd place
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The University of Heidelberg is a public research university in Germany, located in Heidelberg and founded in 1386. Established at the initiative of Pope Urban VI, it is Germany’s oldest university and one of the oldest surviving universities in Europe.

The university boasts an impressive list of notable alumni, including numerous Nobel Prize winners and renowned scholars. Today, it is one of the most prestigious and leading universities not only in Germany but also across Europe. The university is structured into 12 faculties and offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Currently, around 31,000 students are enrolled in over 100 academic programs.
The University of Heidelberg is a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and the Coimbra Group, reinforcing its strong international reputation in research and academia.

Accommodation:
The university does not provide on-campus housing, but it offers assistance in finding suitable accommodation for students in Heidelberg.

Why Choose the University of Heidelberg?
  • Wide range of academic programs
  • One of the most prestigious universities in Europe
  • Germany’s oldest university
  • Excellent location in Heidelberg
Programs Offered:
  • Undergraduate (Bachelor’s),
  • Postgraduate (Master’s, MBA),
  • and Doctoral Programs

The university consists of 12 faculties, offering studies in the following disciplines:
  • Faculty of Behavioral Sciences and Empirical Cultural Sciences
  • Faculty of Biosciences
  • Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences
  • Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Medicine in Mannheim
  • Faculty of Modern Languages
  • Faculty of Philosophy and History
  • Faculty of Physics and Astronomy
  • Faculty of Theology
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s):
  • High school diploma
  • One of the following exams: IELTS, TOEFL
Postgraduate (Master’s, MBA, PhD):
  • Bachelor's or specialist degree
  • One of the following exams: IELTS, TOEFL