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Heidelberg University

With a long tradition of shaping the future, Heidelberg University sees itself as an internationally oriented research and teaching institution that offers a rich range of subjects and disciplines. It acknowledges its responsibility to humanity, society, and nature and is committed to broadening and harnessing its knowledge and skills, in a spirit of open-mindedness and tolerance toward individuals and ideas, for the benefit of future generations.

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Facts about the university

Ownership	Public, Baden-Württemberg
City	Heidelberg
Founded	1386
Students	≈ 4,478
Programmes	14 programmes · 7 bachelor's, 4 master's, 4 in English
Tuition fee	€1,500 per semester for international students what it consists of Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students€1,500 Semester contribution€189.80 Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Semester contribution	€189.80 per semester
Application	Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.05
Campuses	, Campus Bergheim, Campus Im Neuenheimer Feld
Studienkolleg	Studienkolleg Heidelberg (own)

Faculties

12 faculties · showing the 6 largest

The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.

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Studienkolleg

If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. This university has its own college; the others listed here are its partner colleges.

Programmes

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Bachelor's · 7 Master's · 4 In English · 4

How to apply

The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.

1
Check your school-leaving certificate
Direct admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
2
Application directly to the university
Bachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.05. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
3
Admission, visa, moving
Plan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.

What it costs to study

Tuition fee	€1,500 per semester for international students
Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students	€1,500
Semester contribution	€189.80

Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

Campuses

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A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.

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If you don't meet the requirements yet

Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.

Certificate without direct admission

A Studienkolleg prepares you in a year — this university has its own.

German for admission

Language courses in Heidelberg: preparation for the required level and the exam (DSH, TestDaF).

Questions about Heidelberg University

How much does it cost to study at Heidelberg University?

The federal state charges international students from outside the EU €1,500 per semester. Every student pays the semester contribution of €189.80. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

Are there programmes in English?

Yes: 4 programmes are taught in English.

When do I need to apply?

Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.07 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 15.05. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.

Do I need a Studienkolleg?

It depends on your certificate, not on the university. If you need one, Heidelberg University has its own Studienkolleg: Studienkolleg Heidelberg.

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