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Study in Heidelberg: 9 Universities with 388 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2026/2027)

Heidelberg

Heidelberg

Overview Deadlines

Heidelberg

1196
Founded in
Baden-Württemberg
State
165,000
Inhabitants
9
Universities
1
Academic Excellence & Tradition
Heidelberg is home to Germany’s oldest university and is internationally known for academic excellence, research, and innovation.
2
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.
3
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

masters
388

Study Programs

universities
9

Universities

ranking
1

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 per semester

Maximum:

€ 8,280 per semester

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between 31 Oct and 30 Sep

Summer Semester

between 15 Nov and 15 Sep

View all 388 courses still open for next intake

Top-ranked German Universities in Heidelberg

#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
More Info

Tuition Fees

281
208
79
11
70
34

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2026/2027

Summer Semester 2027

Open Programs

131 programs

349 programs

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Application Modes

Application Modes

0.8% national admission restriction (national NC)
28.6% local admission restriction (local NC)
9.5% no admission restriction, but ability test
60.1% no admission restriction
1% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

97.2% directly at University
15.5% 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:

51 (2 programs)

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (3 programs)

Maximum:

7.5 (1 program)

Maximum:

115 (1 program)

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (7 programs)

IELTS Band

Minimum:

4 (1 program)

Maximum:

7.5 (1 program)

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

51 (2 programs)

Maximum:

115 (1 program)

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (3 programs)

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (7 programs)

Program Features

1-20 semesters

Duration

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Online Courses
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degree typesDegree 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

Bachelor of Engineering

Master of Engineering

Bachelor of Laws

Master of Business Administration

Beginning

Winter intake

33%

Summer intake

2.1%

Winter & Summer intake

64.4%