Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg

At the University of Heidelberg. Ruprecht and Karl status of the oldest higher education institution in Germany. Its foundation falls on the deep Middle Ages. As early as the 13th century, graduates of the Sorbonne founded Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (RKUH). By age, this is the fourth university in Europe. Modern Heidelberg University combines humanitarian, technical and other faculties, which are constantly in demand by applicants from all over Europe. The campus of the university is located within the city limits of Heidelberg, near the French and Luxembourg borders.

The educational institution takes a leading position in the world academic ranking. The German national ranking consistently places Universität Heidelberg in second place among all universities in Germany. Achievements of the university in certain areas:

• The most popular, in terms of education, since the Middle Ages remains the medical faculty. Excellent reputation in the academic world is based primarily on scientific research conducted at the university hospital.
• Excellent scientific potential has the direction of the humanities. Faculties, where they study German studies, philosophy and archeology, have long been included in the first 50 positions of the world ranking of the corresponding direction.
• The third branch of prestigious disciplines is studied in the faculties where biologists and astrophysicists are eduacted. The largest scientific potential among young scientists is revealed precisely in the faculties of natural sciences. Highly paid places are always waiting for qualified chemists and pharmacists after receiving a diploma from the University of Heidelberg.

University pride

• Max Weber is a German philosopher known as the founder of sociology. At the time, received a diploma at the Faculty of Law of the University of Heidelberg.
• M. Born is a physicist with German and English roots. He conducted a series of revolutionary studies in the field of quantum physics and won the Nobel Prize.
• E. Fromm is a psychoanalyst who created neo-Freudianism. He founded the school of post-Marxist thought.

The main buildings of the Universität Heidelberg are located in the Old Town district. This is the right bank of the river Neckar. Most of the faculties were established as early as the 20th century, so they settled in a new area. In general, the university consists of educational buildings, student residences and the famous Heidelberg Library, which was founded in the Middle Ages.

The Russian applicant has two ways to enter such a prestigious university. The period of study in the German school lasts for thirteen years. Therefore, to become a student at Heidelberg University, you must first complete two courses at the university of your country. Another, more reliable option is to study in the gymnasium Studienkolleg, at the university. With regard to postgraduate education, then the magistracy can apply for all those who have a bachelor's degree.

• In order to enroll in the university or the gymnasium of Studienkoll it is necessary to pass an exam that determines the degree of proficiency in the official language of Germany. When testing DSH level C2 is required for applicants entering the faculty of philology. All other applicants can submit documents with a confirmed level of C1.
• If the future master prefers to receive knowledge in English at Heidelberg University, then he will be required to have an IELTS certificate with a score of 6.5 points (or more). Alternatively, you can provide a TOEFL certificate (lower limit of 85 points).

• Separately, a certificate confirming the financial viability of the applicant is provided to the admissions office. You also need to prove the availability of funds to stay in the country.

Regarding the deadlines for filing documents, those who wish to start education in the winter submit documents until July 15. Those who decided to start studying from the summer period must submit the documents before January 15.

As in all of Germany, the educational process at Heidelberg University is free. Separately, you need to pay an administrative fee of 125 euros. This contribution goes to a specialized student fund. Thanks to his activities, students receive various benefits, in particular for travel. The cost of living in a hostel is 250 euros for one month.

Universität Heidelberg can offer students a variety of scholarship programs. Foreign learners are most often covered by the Deutschlandstipendium program. This scholarship is provided by the funds of the German government, its size is 300 euros per month. Students who have achieved high results in the academic process can apply for such a scholarship. There are other options for financial assistance. Different faculties may offer assistance to graduate or postgraduate students.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision