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Heidelberg University

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University Overview

Founded in 1386, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (Heidelberg University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Heidelberg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. This institution also has a branch campus in Mannheim. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 639-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Heidelberg University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Heidelberg University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Heidelberg University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Heidelberg University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Heidelberg University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1386
Motto Semper Apertus
Always open
Colours Sandstone red and gold
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Grabengasse 1
Heidelberg
69117 Baden-Wurttemberg
Germany
Heidelberg University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Heidelberg University Phone Number (6221) 540
Heidelberg University Fax Number (6221) 54 2618
Other locations Mannheim

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Recognition and Accreditation

Heidelberg University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Heidelberg University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1386


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Heidelberg University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Heidelberg University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Heidelberg University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Heidelberg University's academic range and degree level offering.



Heidelberg University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Heidelberg University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Heidelberg University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Heidelberg University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Heidelberg University.



Heidelberg University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Heidelberg University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Heidelberg University Admission Info


Heidelberg University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Heidelberg University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Heidelberg University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Heidelberg University's Admission Office Admission Office

Seminarstrasse 2
Heidelberg 69117
(6221) 545454


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Heidelberg University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Heidelberg University Size and Profile


Heidelberg University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Heidelberg University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.


Heidelberg University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Heidelberg University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Heidelberg University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Heidelberg University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Heidelberg University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Heidelberg University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Heidelberg University Facilities


Heidelberg University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Heidelberg University's Library


Heidelberg University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Heidelberg University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Heidelberg University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Heidelberg University Services


Heidelberg University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Heidelberg University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Heidelberg University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Heidelberg University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Heidelberg University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Heidelberg University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Heidelberg University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Coimbra Group
  • Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK)
  • Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
  • German U15


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Free Online Courses

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