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Heidelberg University Hospital - Medical Faculty
Heidelberg, Germany
"University hospital and medical faculty on Heidelberg's medical campus"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
18 months
About Heidelberg University Hospital - Medical Faculty
Heidelberg University Hospital and the Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University combine patient care, research and teaching on the Im Neuenheimer Feld campus. The hospital has 50 clinical departments, 11 theoretical medicine institutes and 7 medical centres, including the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and the Heart Center. The Medical Faculty belongs to Heidelberg University, founded in 1386.
Rankings & Recognition
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No QS World University Rankings position found; see topuniversities.com for the latest list.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Heidelberg University Hospital - Medical Faculty's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
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Founded
Public University
Type
Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg
Location
Popular Programs
Human Medicine (state exam)
Dentistry
Molecular Medicine
Biomedical research
Oncology
Clinical specialities
Application Details
Application Portal
heiCO portal of Heidelberg University
Medicine
Nationally restricted subject
Deadline (non-EU, restricted)
July 15 (approx., check current year)
Application Route
Hochschulstart
Standardized Test Requirements
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Language test
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
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Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 2,161 physicians (hospital)
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Notable Alumni
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Campus & Location
The medical campus is in the Im Neuenheimer Feld district of Heidelberg, with hospital, institutes and research centres side by side.
Campus Details
Neuenheimer
Feld (Heidelberg)
Campus Forecast
Heidelberg
Baden-Wurttemberg
Main campus
Student residences
Temperate climate
cold winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg student halls
Halls in Heidelberg and nearby towns
Rents N/A on homepage
Dining
Triplex Mensa
Marstallhof and Zeughaus canteens
Marstallcafe
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
University sports of Heidelberg University
Student initiatives of the Medical Faculty
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
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Cost Deep-Dive
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Medicine is a nationally restricted subject; Heidelberg lists a July 15 deadline for restricted bachelor and state-exam programmes for non-EU applicants (check the current year on the official site).
Scholarships at Heidelberg University Hospital - Medical Faculty
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Deutschlandstipendium (Heidelberg University)
All funding: check university site
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Nationally restricted; German proficiency needed
Postgraduate
Check programme page
English Proficiency
Language test
Check university siteRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the UKHD international pages.
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Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
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Apply online
Apply through the Hochschulstart / university portal as the programme requires.
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Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
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Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
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Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
The medical campus is in the Im Neuenheimer Feld district of Heidelberg, with hospital, institutes and research centres side by side.
Bachelor's
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Heidelberg University Hospital - Medical Faculty
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Bachelor's
Human Medicine (Staatsexamen)
Heidelberg University Hospital - Medical Faculty
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Bachelor's
Dentistry (Staatsexamen)
Master's
3
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Master's
Molecular Medicine
Heidelberg University Hospital - Medical Faculty
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