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Heidelberg University: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

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Founded in 1386, Heidelberg University is Germany's oldest university. This public research institution has 30,000 students, including 5,000 international students, across twelve faculties in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This comprehensive university offers programs ranging from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences and medicine. It has particular research strengths in the life sciences, physics, and medicine.

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of international students
16%
No. of students (2025)
30,603
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For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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Top 10 Most Selective Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

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Numerus ClaususWaiting SemestersAdH-ScoreAcceptance rate
1
Medizin
language State Exam
1.0
no selection quota
62
2%
2
Zahnmedizin
language State Exam
1.0
no selection quota
49
1%
3
Pharmazie
language State Exam
1.0
no selection quota
41
1%
4
Data and Computer Science
language Master of Science
No data published by the university.
5
Mathematics of Machine Learning and Data Science
language Master of Science
No data published by the university.
6
Molecular Biosciences
language Master of Science
No data published by the university.
7
Biomedical Engineering
language Master of Science
No data published by the university.
8
Economics
language Master of Science
No data published by the university.
9
English Studies
language Master of Arts
No data published by the university.
10
Computational Linguistics
language Master of Arts
No data published by the university.
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Most Selective Universities & University Heidelberg

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Share of admission-restricted programs
1
97%
University of Education Ludwigsburg
University of Education Ludwigsburg
2
92%
University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
3
91%
Hochschule der Medien
Hochschule der Medien
4
89%
University of Education Karlsruhe
University of Education Karlsruhe
5
86%
HTWK Leipzig
HTWK Leipzig
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50
38%
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University
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language Universities in Baden-Württemberg

Share of admission-restricted programs
1
97%
University of Education Ludwigsburg
University of Education Ludwigsburg
2
92%
University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
3
91%
Hochschule der Medien
Hochschule der Medien
4
89%
University of Education Karlsruhe
University of Education Karlsruhe
5
74%
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences
...
20
38%
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University
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University Heidelberg NC: Glossary

Numerus Clausus (NC)
This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.
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