Heidelberg University

Education and USPs of Heidelberg University

1. 29,187 students with 5,194 international students.

2. Two clusters of excellence with a comprehensive focus on research and development (R&D).

3. 28 centers for collaborative research along with 10 research training groups and 29 ERC grants.

4. Multiple ERASMUS partner programs and other international exchange programs with 27 universities.

5. 531 professorships including eminent psychoanalysts, economists, scientists, lawyers, philosophers, and more.

6. More than 180 academic programs for students with diverse combinations of subjects.

7. Dedicated career support and services for students with emphasis on helping them connect with potential employers and research institutions.  

Famous Alumni

1. Max Weber, sociologist

2. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, philosopher.

3. Otto Frank, father of Anne Frank.

4. Constantine I, King of Greece.

5. Emanuel Lasker, chess player.  

Address

 Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany. 

Public/Private status

The Heidelberg University is a public research institution.  

QS World University Rankings 

Heidelberg University’s ranking is 63 in the QS World University Rankings list.  

Top Offered Courses 

Some of the popular courses include:

1. Clinical medicine

2. Biology

3. Biomedical engineering

4. Biochemistry

5. Assyriology

6. American Studies

7. Anthropology

8. Classical and Modern Literature

9. Communication, Literature, and Media in Modern South Asian Languages

The Heidelberg University’s fees for tuition are $32,900 (approximately INR 24.67 lakh) for undergraduate students for one year and $10,764-34,230 (INR 8.07 lakh to INR 25.67 lakh) for graduate students.  

Required Exams 

Some Heidelberg University’s requirements include scores in numerous standardized examinations. They include the following:

1. TOEFL iBT- 79.

2. TOEFL PBT- 550.

3. IELTS- 6.5.

4. ELS- 112.

5. SAT- 560 for the Evidence-based Reading & Writing sections.

6. ACT- 21 for the English section.

7. PTE- 53.

8. Cambridge- 180.

9. GTEC- 1181.  

Admission Requirements

Here are the requirements for Heidelberg University admissions:

1. Online application via CommonApp.

2. ACT/SAT scores (optional).

3. English language proficiency proof.

4. Passport copy.

5. Records of secondary school.

6. Recommendation letters and personal statements (optional).  

Graduate program applicants need to provide the following:

1. Online application via the university website.

2. English language proficiency proof.

3. Passport copy.

4. Goal statement.

5. 3 LORs.

6. Official academic and university records.  

Available scholarships at Heidelberg University

1. International Ambassador Scholarship

It offers $13,000-17,000 (INR 9.75-12.75 lakh) per year to international students with suitable academic records from university and high school. 

2. International Student Financial Aid (ISFA)

It offers need-based grants and scholarships to students. 

3. Performance-based Scholarships

Amounts vary under these programs though students may participate in band, music, or theatre to be eligible. Auditions are a part of the selection procedure. 

4. Academic Scholarships

The university offers amounts between $15,000-20,000 (INR 11.25 lakh to INR 15 lakh) per year under its Presidential, Faculty, and Dean’s scholarship programs for academically meritorious students who apply to the university and have scored requisite marks at the high school level.