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About Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University — public non-profit university. It is located in Heidelberg, Germany. Heidelberg University was founded in 1386, which makes it one of the oldest institutions in the country. As a member of International Association of Universities (IAU), European University Association (EUA), Hochschulrektoren Konferenz / German Rectors' Conference (HRK), Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst / German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Heidelberg University is actively working on developing the academic environment.
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-90 in the world.
Heidelberg University does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 40 |
Natural Sciences | 40 |
Arts & Humanities | 61 |
Social Sciences & Management | 195 |
Accounting & Finance | 269 |
Engineering & Technology | 272 |

Heidelberg University tuition fees
At Heidelberg University, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Studying at public institutions in Germany is free, regardless of the chosen program. Students pay only a semester fee. At Heidelberg University, it is about 3,202 USD per year. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at Heidelberg University
Education & Training
Education Studies
Journalism & Media
Translation Studies
Translation Studies for Information Technologies
Physical Sciences
Earth Sciences
Economics
Geography
Economics & Business Management
Economics
Medicine
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Interprofessional Health Care
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Byzantine Archaeology and Art History
European Art History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Economics
Computer Science & IT
Applied Computer Science
Computational Linguistics
Translation Studies for Information Technologies
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
American Studies
Classical Archaeology
Computational Linguistics
East Asian Studies
English Studies
History, Philosophy & Theology
American Studies
Ancient History
Anthropology
Byzantine Archaeology and Art History
Christianity and Culture
Social Sciences & Management
American Studies
Anthropology
Byzantine Archaeology and Art History
Christianity and Culture
Classical Archaeology
Humanities
American Studies
Ancient History
Anthropology
Christianity and Culture
Classical Archaeology
Arts & Humanities
Japanese Studies
Economics & Business Management
Economics
Governance of Risk and Resources
Mathematics
Education & Training
English Studies
Medical Education (MME)
Psychology
Law
Corporate Restructuring
International Law
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Development, Environment, Societies, and History of South Asia
Economics
Governance of Risk and Resources
Computer Science & IT
Computational Linguistics
Data and Computer Science
Scientific Computing
Physical Sciences
Computational Linguistics
Data and Computer Science
Development, Environment, Societies, and History of South Asia
Economics
Governance of Risk and Resources
Medicine
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Health Care Research and Implementation Science in Health Care Systems
Health and Society in South Asia
International Health
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Computational Linguistics
Data and Computer Science
Mathematics
History, Philosophy & Theology
Anthropology
Development, Environment, Societies, and History of South Asia
East Asian Art History
Japanese Studies
Near Eastern Archaeology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
American Studies
Computational Linguistics
English Studies
English Studies
French - Transcultural Studies
Social Sciences & Management
American Studies
Anthropology
East Asian Art History
Economics
French - Transcultural Studies
Humanities
American Studies
Anthropology
Computational Linguistics
Development, Environment, Societies, and History of South Asia
East Asian Art History
Other
English Studies
Medicine
Biochemistry
Fundamental Physics
Heidelberg Biosciences International Graduate School
Modern Molecular Virology
Neurosciences
Physical Sciences
Fundamental Physics
Graduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods for the Sciences
Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biochemistry
Graduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods for the Sciences
Heidelberg Biosciences International Graduate School
Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics
Neurosciences
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
American Studies
Semantic Processing
Transcultural Studies
History, Philosophy & Theology
American Studies
Theology
Transcultural Studies
Social Sciences & Management
American Studies
Transcultural Studies
Humanities
American Studies
Semantic Processing
Theology
Transcultural Studies

Bachelor degree at Heidelberg University
You cannot enter a German university after the 11th grade, because schooling there lasts longer than 11 years. First, you need to eliminate the academic difference. To do this, foreign students go through a preparatory year in special educational institutions — Studienkollegs. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 550. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
Master's degree at Heidelberg University
It is impossible to enter Heidelberg University for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
Doctorate degree at Heidelberg University
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6.5 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 90.
Heidelberg University campus
The city campus of Heidelberg University provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Heidelberg has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Heidelberg University regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

What to do after graduation
To stay in Germany after graduation for another 18 months, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work without an offer from an employer. Graduates of Heidelberg University are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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