Studying in Heidelberg
In Heidelberg our catalogue has 5 universities with 20 programmes (10 in English), including Uni Heidelberg, SRH. There are 2 Studienkollegs in the city. International students pay €1,500 per semester at public universities.
- Universities
- 5
- Language schools
- 2
- Studienkolleg
- 1 state, 1 private
- Tuition fee
- €1,500
- Living costs per month
- €1,303–1,315
What to look for in Heidelberg
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Heidelberg.
Uni Heidelberg, SRH … · tuition fee: €1,500 per semester
View universities →2 language schools
View courses →Room in a shared flat (WG) €1,303 · Own studio €1,315
Calculate the budget →Transport and everyday life
Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.
Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.
Living costs
Costs in detail →A student's month: rent, health insurance, food and transport. The difference is almost entirely in housing.
Universities in Heidelberg
All 5 universities →
Language schools in Heidelberg
All courses →
Studienkollegs in Heidelberg
Heidelberg and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with the cheapest housing we have data for — a place in a dormitory or a room in a WG.
Other cities of Baden-Württemberg
All 41 cities of Baden-Württemberg →Questions about studying in Heidelberg
How many universities are there in Heidelberg?
Can I study in English in Heidelberg?
Do international students pay tuition in Heidelberg?
Is there a Studienkolleg in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg or a cheaper city?
We'll pick a city for your programme and budget: first where you qualify with your certificate and language, then where life is cheaper.