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Study in Heidelberg: 9 Universities with 392 English Degree Programs

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Heidelberg

1196

Founded in

Baden-Württemberg

State

165,000

Inhabitants

Universities

Academic Excellence & Tradition

Heidelberg is home to Germany’s oldest university and is internationally known for academic excellence, research, and innovation.

Romantic City with Global Spirit

The historic old town, Heidelberg Castle, and the scenic Neckar River create a unique and inspiring environment for students from all over the world.

High Quality of Life in a Compact City

Heidelberg offers a safe, green, and walkable city with short distances, making everyday student life comfortable and enjoyable.

Overview

392

Study Programs

Universities

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 per semester

Maximum:

€ 8,280 per semester

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between 15 Jul and 15 Jun

Summer Semester

between 15 Sep and 31 Mar

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Top-ranked German Universities in Heidelberg

Top 100 Worldwide

Top 250 Worldwide

National Ranking

#23THE World University Ranking

Heidelberg University

public University

No. of Students: approx. 31,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - 8,000 (per semester)

Humboldt Ranking #5, DFG-Ranking #2

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Tuition Fees

283

Free
(EU Citizens)
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214

Free
(non-EU Citizens)
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Up To
€ 1500/sem
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Up To
€ 3000/sem
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Up To
€ 5.000/sem
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More than
€ 5.000/sem
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Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2026/2027

Summer Semester 2027

Open Programs

171 programs

169 programs

Application Modes

0.8% national admission restriction (national NC)

29.1% local admission restriction (local NC)

5.4% no admission restriction, but ability test

63.8% no admission restriction

1% no information provided

Application Process

99.7% directly at University

0% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)

0.3% via uni-assist

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

4 (1 program)

Minimum:

70 (1 program)

Minimum:

C1 Advanced (CAE) (15 programs)

Maximum:

7.5 (1 program)

Maximum:

115 (1 program)

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (4 programs)

IELTS Band

Minimum:

4 (1 program)

Maximum:

7.5 (1 program)

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

70 (1 program)

Maximum:

115 (1 program)

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

C1 Advanced (CAE) (15 programs)

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (4 programs)

Program Features

1-20 semesters

Duration

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Online Courses

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Degree Types

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Master of Laws

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Master of Education

State Exam

Magister

Bachelor of Music

Master of Music

Master of Business Administration

Bachelor of Engineering

Master of Engineering

Bachelor of Laws

Beginning

Winter intake

34.4%

Summer intake

1.8%

Winter & Summer intake

63.8%

1.8% no information provided

Location

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Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg (HfJS)

Heidelberg University

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences

iba | University of Cooperative Education

Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg

University of Church Music of the Protestant Regional Church in Baden

ISBA

Schiller International University - Heidelberg

SRH University

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