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Heidelberg · BWPublicFounded 1386

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54

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9%

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6%

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Editorial assessment

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Tier
Elite
Selectivity
High
Strong subjects
Medicine, Biochemistry, Physics, Economics, Law
Fit notes
Germany`s oldest. Excellence Initiative member. Strong life sciences research.
Tuition summary
EUR 1,500 per semester (non-EU in BW)
English bachelor
Limited
English master
Yes
Teaching languages
English
Summary
Germany`s oldest. Excellence Initiative member. Strong life sciences research.

Standing and scale

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  • Students

    30603 (2025)

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  • International

    21.7%

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  • International students

    6633

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Fees

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  • Tuition bachelor noneu

    3,000 EUR

    Baden-Wurttemberg state policy since Winter 2017/18. Applies to all non-EU/EEA students with foreign university entrance qualifications.

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  • Tuition master noneu

    3,000 EUR

    Baden-Wurttemberg state policy since Winter 2017/18. Applies to all non-EU/EEA students with foreign university entrance qualifications.

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  • Application fee

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    Heidelberg University does not charge a separate application fee for most programs. However, some programs may charge fees through uni-assist (EUR 55 for first application, EUR 15 for each additional).

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Deadlines

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  • Winter

    June 1 - July 15

    Bachelor winter semester

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  • Spring

    December 1 - January 15

    Bachelor summer semester

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  • Other

    Varies by program (typically February 1 - March 15, or April 1 - May 15)

    Master restricted access

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  • Winter

    June 1 - July 15

    Master unrestricted access (winter)

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  • Spring

    December 1 - January 15

    Master unrestricted access (summer)

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  • Winter

    May - July 15 (winter only; additional uni-assist deadline July 1 for VPD)

    Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

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Language requirements

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  • Ielts

    6.5 · Any

    For English-taught programs. Some programs require 7.0.

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  • Toefl

    TOEFL iBT minimum 79, typical 90-100. TOEFL PBT 550. · Any

    For English-taught programs.

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  • Cambridge

    C1 level · Any

    CAE accepted for English-taught programs.

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How you apply

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  • Process

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    Application fee: EUR 75 for National D Visa (Student Visa). Residence permit fee: EUR 100. Processing time: 4-12 weeks (varies by embassy/consulate).

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Credential requirements

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  • Documents required

    Pakistan

    For Bachelor applicants.

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  • Percentage cutoff

    Pakistan

    For Bachelor applicants.

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  • Documents required

    Pakistan

    For Master applicants.

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  • Percentage cutoff

    Pakistan

    For Master applicants (GPA).

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  • Hec attestation

    Pakistan

    HEC attestation procedure.

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  • Documents required

    Pakistan

    For PhD applicants.

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  • Moi acceptance

    Pakistan

    Language requirement.

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Scholarships

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  • Deutschlandstipendium

    EUR 300/month

    All nationalities; merit-based (academic achievement + social commitment) Most accessible scholarship for international students at Heidelberg

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  • DAAD EPOS Scholarship

    ~EUR 1,300/month + travel + health insurance

    Students from developing countries in development-related Master's programs (e.g., MSc International Health)

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  • DAAD STIBET

    One-time or short-term funding

    International students in final year who need support to complete degree

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  • Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarship

    Partial support

    First-year STEM students (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) of any nationality

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  • Amirana Scholarship

    Living cost support

    Non-EU international students pursuing Medicine or Dentistry

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  • Tuition Fee Exemption (Heidelberg University Charter)

    Up to EUR 1,500/semester waived

    Extraordinary academic ability + social criteria; competitive Quota: Up to 5% of international students (winter semester)

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  • Tuition Fee Exemption (Heidelberg University Charter)

    Up to EUR 1,500/semester waived

    Extraordinary academic ability + social criteria; competitive Quota: Up to 5% of international students (summer semester)

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  • Tuition Fee Waiver (Financial Hardship)

    Full or partial waiver

    Financial emergency through no fault of own; not available for first-semester students Winter semester

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  • Tuition Fee Waiver (Financial Hardship)

    Full or partial waiver

    Financial emergency through no fault of own; not available for first-semester students Summer semester

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  • Baden-Wurttemberg Stipendium

    Partial support + cultural program

    Enrolled Heidelberg students for short-term exchange abroad

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  • Foundation Scholarships

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    Open to international students; apply directly to each foundation Examples: Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Heinrich Boll Foundation, Friedrich Ebert Foundation

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Housing

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  • Available

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Support services

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  • Orientation days

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  • Visa support

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  • Career services

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  • Health insurance support

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  • Blocked account

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  • Post study work

    Work opportunities while studying: 140 full days or 280 half days per year; up to 20 hours/week during lecture period; unlimited during semester breaks.

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  • Student organisations

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  • Living cost shared room

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  • Living cost studio

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  • Scholarship advisory

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Courses

You apply to a course, not to a university — the deadline, the fees and the entry requirements all differ between them.

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