HeidelbergUniversity
Germany's oldest university, founded in 1386, with deep research traditions.
About Heidelberg University
Heidelberg is a top research-intensive institution with English-taught master's programmes especially in sciences and humanities. The town of Heidelberg is a classic European student city built around its historic university.
Why choose Heidelberg University?
- Germany's oldest university — founded in 1386 with an unbroken academic tradition
- Top 100 globally, with particular strength in medicine and molecular biology
- Heidelberg is a beautiful historic student town with low crime and high quality of life
- Tuition-free; affordable cost of living compared to Munich or Frankfurt
- Strong links with nearby German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ)
Fields of study
Tuition
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Entry Requirements
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Intake note: We list September as the standard intake. Spring (February/January) intakes for international students vary by university and programme — contact us to check availability for your subject.
Intakes & Deadlines
Main Intake
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