Heidelberg University is the oldest university in today’s Germany and one of Europe’s most research-intensive institutions.
Established in 1386, Heidelberg University (UHD) is the oldest university in today’s Germany and one of Europe’s most research-intensive institutions. Its successes in the Excellence Competitions of the German federal and state governments, and its positions in internationally recognised rankings, substantiate its leading role in the research landscape. Heidelberg University is a comprehensive research university. Its broad subject spectrum in 13 faculties includes the humanities and social sciences, law, the natural and engineering sciences, and the life sciences, as well as medicine.
The university’s focus on international cooperation is visible in its worldwide network of research and teaching collaborations: Four centres abroad in Latin America, North America, India and Japan, 27 institutional partnerships, and exchange arrangements with more than 480 universities throughout the world underscore the strength of Heidelberg University’s international ties. 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.