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Established in 1386, Heidelberg University – also known as Ruperto Carola – is Germany’s oldest university and one of Europe’s most research-intensive institutions. Its successes in the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments and its positions in internationally recognised rankings substantiate the leading role and excellent reputation of Heidelberg University in the academic, scientific and research landscape.
Heidelberg University is a comprehensive research university. Its broad subject spectrum includes the humanities, social sciences, law, natural and life sciences, and medicine. About 30,000 students are enrolled in the twelve faculties of Ruperto Carola. With approximately 160 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes, Heidelberg offers a preeminent array of subject combinations. The university is especially committed to advancing exceptional individual disciplines, promoting dialogue beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and turning research findings to good use for society and the economy. In this endeavour, it also relies on strong partners outside the university.
The university actively participates in a worldwide network of teaching and research collaborations: 25 institutional partnerships at the overall university level and exchange arrangements with over 450 universities throughout the world underscore the strength of Ruperto Carola’s international ties.
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