Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is the oldest university in Germany and one of the world’s oldest surviving universities. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide variety of subjects. The university is a public institution with a very large student population. Heidelberg is among the world’s leading research institutions.

Overview

Heidelberg University, or the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, attracts students from all over the world, contributing to the international character of this historic institution. The university places special emphasis on research and offers a comprehensive range of study and research opportunities. Among the notable alumni are 9 Nobel laureates and former German chancellor Helmut Kohl. The university library is one of the most important academic libraries in Germany. The university’s research achievements and its broad and innovative range of study and research programs are bolstered by an extensive international network. Over the centuries Heidelberg has retained its character as a comprehensive university with a broad and strong base in the humanities.