A Brief Introduction
Established in 1386, this is the oldest University of Germany and the 5th oldest in Central Europe. It was the third university established in the Holy Roman Empire.
It became a co educational institute in the year 1899. Since long, it has consistently ranked as Europe’s top universities. It is also regarded as the strongest research universities in Europe. The University places special emphasis on maintaining the dialogue across traditional subject boundaries.
According to World University Rankings by Times Higher Education, the University ranks 37th in the world and 47th by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Campus
Situated in the Rhine Neckar Triangle, which is a European metropolitan area with a population of approximately 2.4 million, which also comprise the cities near Heidelberg. The University offers a network for a large number of non-university research institutions and companies in Heidelberg and the Rhine-Neckar region.
With a large number of courses available the University is an attractive choice for students all over the globe. Around one fifth of its students are and one third doctoral candidates are foreign students.
The University comprises of two two major campuses: one in Heidelberg's Old Town and another in the Neuenheimer Feld quarter on the outskirts of the city. with international universities and supports its students in the planning and implementation of stays abroad.
Student Facilities
The University offers the following facility –
- Genetics/Cell and Molecular Biology Lab
- Intro Lab
- Microbiology Lab
- Cadaver Lab
- Geology Lab
- Field Biology Lab
- Psysiology Lab
- National Center for Water Quality Research
Accommodation
These services are available for the students in the university –
- Student Services Rooms and Apartments
- Student Services Housing Assistance
- Student Residences operated by other Institutions (Student Services)
For more information please refer the following link.
https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/university/life/living.html
http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/imperia/md/content/fakultaeten/biowissenschaften/master_molbiosci/howtofindaccomodation06_07.pdf
Cost of living
It is possible to live in Heidelberg for about 700 Euros per month.
Estimated costs of 2016-2017 of the University are as follows-
Direct Charges | Amount |
Tuition & Fees | $28,600 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Technology Fees | $600 |
Total Direct Charges | $39,200 |
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Estimated Expenses | Amount |
Books | $1,500 |
Personal & Travel | $1,500 |
Scholarship
The following Heidelberg scholarships are available to first-time Freshman enrolling for the 2016-17 Academic Year.
- Scholarships for Transfer Students
- International Ambassador Scholarship
- Other Scholarships and Grants
- Federal Programs
- State Programs
For more information please refer the following link –
http://www.heidelberg.edu/offices/financialaid/scholarships
Noted Alumni
Sr. No. | NAME | NOTABILITY |
1. | Felix Adler | Founder of the Ethical Culture Movement in 1876 |
2. | Christoph Ahlhaus | Mayor and Prime Minister of Hamburg |
3. | Prince Maximilian of Baden | Last Chancellor of the German Empire |
4. | Auguste Beernaert | Prime Minister of Belgium and Nobel Peace Laureate |
5. | Manfred Bischoff | Chairman of EADS; Chairman of DaimlerChrysler |
6. | Reinhard Bütikofer | Chairman of the Green Party of Germany |
7. | Rangsit, Prince of Chainat | Prince Regent of Thailand |
8. | Jürgen Dormann | CEO of ABB Group |
9. | Max Güde | Attorney General of Germany |
10. | Barnabas Kelet Henagan | Governor of South Carolina |
Advising & Counseling
You can reach out to the University’s advising and counseling cell at:
310 E. Market St.
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419)-448-2301
careers@heidelberg.edu
Contact Address
Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
