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Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
"Germany's oldest university, founded in 1386"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#80 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Heidelberg University was founded in 1386 and is the oldest university in Germany. It has 13 faculties covering roughly 100 disciplines from the humanities to medicine and the natural sciences. Teaching is spread over the Old Town, the Neuenheimer Feld science campus and the Bergheim campus. It is repeatedly ranked among the top three German universities.
Rankings & Recognition
#80
Ranked #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
87.10#1
Employer Reputation
72.20#1
Faculty Student Ratio
99.80#1
Citations per Faculty
41.40#1
International Faculty Ratio
66.20#1
International Student Ratio
71.40#1
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Key Facts
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Founded
#80
QS 2026 Rank
Public University
Type
Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg
Location
approx. 29,000
Total Students
approx. 5,300
International Students
Popular Programs
Medicine and life sciences
Physics and astronomy
Chemistry and biosciences
Humanities and cultural studies
Law and economics
Mathematics and computer science
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct), some Summer (Apr)
Application Route
Direct online portal
Non-EU tuition
EUR 1,500 / semester
Semester fee
EUR 161.10 / semester
Standardized Test Requirements
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DSH
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DSH-2 |
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TestDaF
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TDN 4 |
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English-taught programmes
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Check programme page |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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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
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — N/A
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Hannah Arendt
Helmut Kohl
Max Weber
Robert Schumann
Campus & Location
Three main areas in Heidelberg: the Old Town (humanities and social sciences), Neuenheimer Feld (sciences and medicine) and Bergheim (economics and social sciences).
Campus Details
Altstadt
(Old Town)
Neuenheimer
Feld
Bergheim
Campus Forecast
Heidelberg
Baden-Wurttemberg
Main campus
Student residences
Temperate climate
cold winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg student halls
Less than 14% of students can live in student dorms
Rent per month N/A
Dining
Triplex Mensa
Bergheim Mensa
Marstallhof Mensa
Zeughaus Mensa
Mensa food trucks
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
Heidelberg university sports programme
Student initiatives and clubs
University theatre access with semester fee
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 5,300
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 1,500 / semester (non-EU)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 1,500 / semester
Semester Fee
EUR 161.10 / semester
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Most programmes start in the winter semester (October); some also admit in the summer semester. Exact deadlines are listed on the university key dates page for each year.
Scholarships at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school-leaving certificate + German C1
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor degree + programme language proof
English Proficiency
DSH
TestDaF
English-taught programmes
Check programme pageRequired 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
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the Heidelberg Univ. international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply on the Heidelberg Univ. online application portal and upload your documents.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
5
Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
Three main areas in Heidelberg: the Old Town (humanities and social sciences), Neuenheimer Feld (sciences and medicine) and Bergheim (economics and social sciences).
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Physics (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Medicine (Staatsexamen)
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Bachelor's
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Biology (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Economics (B.Sc.)
Master's
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Master's
Molecular Biosciences (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Physics (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Scientific Computing (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Transcultural Studies (M.A.)
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