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Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg

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University Overview

Founded in 1386, the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (Heidelberg University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Heidelberg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. This institution also has a branch campus in Mannheim. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 638-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Founded:1386
Motto:Semper Apertus Always open
Colours:Sandstone red and gold
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University Location

Address:Grabengasse 1 Heidelberg 69117 Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
Tel:+49 (6221) 540
Fax: +49 (6221) 54 2618
Other locations:Mannheim

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1386


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Coimbra Group
  • Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK)
  • Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
  • German U15