Heidelberg University defines itself as an internationally networked research university dedicated to research-oriented teaching. It believes it has a duty to help address the issues facing humanity by crossing the divide between disciplines.

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.

Bachelor's degree programmes at Heidelberg University usually take six semesters to complete. Students can focus on a single major or add a related subject area (split 50/50 or 75/25, depending on the programme).

With a spectrum of more than 190 degree programmes, the Heidelberg University offers an almost unique variety of subject combination options in Germany. Inform: Each subject presents itself with its focus, features and characteristics.

Heidelberg University is a comprehensive university, offering the full spectrum of disciplines in the humanities, law and the social sciences alongside the natural and life sciences, including medicine.

International students who come to Heidelberg University from a different institution of higher education will be subject to tuition fees at Heidelberg University.

The University is among the top three German universities in all three relevant international rankings - the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the QS World University Ranking and the Times Higher Education Ranking - and can also hold its position with strong rankings worldwide.

The language of instruction in all undergraduate degree programmes as well as the majority of Master’s degree programmes at Heidelberg University is German. Therefore, very good German language skills are a vital requirement in order to successfully complete an academic programme at Heidelberg University.

Heidelberg University is again among the top three best universities in Germany and it places 18th across Europe. At the international level, Heidelberg University now ranks 64th internationally.

The Heidelberg campus connects the numerous medical institutes and clinics which form part of the University clinic and sustains links to other faculties of the University where research focusses on the life sciences and the humanities.