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About
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, founded in 1386, is Germany's oldest university and one of Europe's most prestigious research institutions, located in the historic city of Heidelberg. It is renowned for its strong focus on research across a comprehensive range of disciplines including humanities, law, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine. The university is a German Excellence University and a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU).
UNIREAL Score
91/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 91
Overview
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Heidelberg
- Established
- 1386
- Students
- 32,178
- Programs
- 190
- Tuition (yearly)
- €3,000
- Admission period
- June – July
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Heidelberg University?
Heidelberg University is located in Heidelberg, Germany.
How much does it cost to study at Heidelberg University?
Typical yearly tuition at Heidelberg University is about €3,000. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Heidelberg University?
Admission at Heidelberg University usually runs June – July.
What can I study at Heidelberg University?
Heidelberg University offers about 190 programs, including Medicine, Law, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Biosciences.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Heidelberg University?
Heidelberg University has a UNIREAL Score of 91/100, calculated from: research activity.
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