About SRH Hochschule Heidelberg

As one of the oldest and largest private universities in Germany, we set the standard for education. We equip you with the knowledge you need for your future – hands-on, innovative and creative. For this, close collaboration between our students and faculty is of particular importance. Our recipe for success: we offer new, hands-on degree programmes, individual supervision and speedy placement in the job market. For our students, this means the best chances for a jumpstart into their career.

For four decades, the SRH University Heidelberg has been among the most renowned German universities, with a close network of businesses and institutes of higher education worldwide.

Education without borders

Foundation and perspectives, freedom of movement and responsibility: Come study in the SRH Science Tower, our “teaching tower.” Its architecture symbolizes dynamism, transparence and creativity. We offer you an educational environment with state-of-the-art equipment and an attractive campus in one of the most beautiful cities in Germany.

Excellent quality

We strive for excellence. Our study model, academics and instruction, as well as the services provided to our students are all measured against this standard. The continuous high quality of your education is ensured through internationally recognized procedures and methods.

At our university, instruction and research have an international and interdisciplinary focus. Through the worldwide exchange of our faculty and students, we promote cultural diversity and openness. We value students’ personal development as highly as their educational qualifications – our degree programmes are developed and conducted through a dialog of experts from research and practice. This is how we prepare them for the challenges and chances they will face as the highly-qualified professionals and leaders of the future, achievement-oriented and eager to learn.

Well-connected

The SRH University Heidelberg works together with selected universities and research institutions both at home and abroad to ensure and promote exchange with the international scientific community. Cosmopolitan and yet still rooted in the metropolitan region where it is located, our university is a regional center for culture and encounters.

Heidelberg University Rankings

• Ranked #3 in Germany, #17 in Europe, and #66 in the world by QS World University Ranking 2021.
• Ranked #3 in Germany, #13 in Europe, and #44 in the world by Times Higher Education 2020.
• Ranked #1 in Germany, #12 in Europe, and #47 in the world by Shanghai Ranking of World Universities 2019.

As per other ranking agencies as well, the Heidelberg University ranks amongst the top 100 universities in the world.

SRH Hochschule Heidelberg Admissions

The academic year at Heidelberg University is divided into two semesters: Winter Semester (October 1 to March 31) and Summer Semester (April 1 to September 30)

Application Deadlines

• For Undergraduate Programs, applications must be submitted before July 15 (Winter) and January 15 (Summer). 
• For Masters and Research Programs, the admission application deadlines vary.
• For Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Medicine programs, the deadline is July 15.

Due to COVID 19 outbreak, the university has extended upcoming winter semester deadline till August 20, 2020. The deadline extension is applicable for UG and selective PG programs whose admissions are conducted internally by the university itself.

How to Apply SRH Hochschule Heidelberg?

All applicants from non-EU/EEA countries are required to apply for admission online on the university website.

Candidates seeking admission to courses with national restrictions (medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry) should apply through Uni-assist for document verification.

Admission Requirements

While there may be specific a few specific program requirements, overall admission requirements at the university are:

• Certification: High School Official Transcripts; Undergraduate Degree Certificate (master’s applicants)
• Tests to Study in Germany (Language Proficiency): DSH- Level 2; Goethe Certificate 2; TestDaF (TDN 4 or above); Certificate of ”telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule”
• Supporting Documents: Motivation letter; CV; TestAS result (for select graduate-level programs)
• Financial Statement: Bank Statement/Tax return showcasing the ability to spend 725 EUR per month
• Health Insurance: Proof of substantial health insurance.
• For admission to doctoral programs, prospective students must find a supervisor willing to support their research proposal.

Inability to meet the German language requirements is a problem that can be solved by taking up language preparatory courses at the Heidelberg University, or in your own home country. The university also has an International Summer School which offers 4-week German courses at different levels.

Visa Requirements

To pursue any program at Heidelberg University, it is mandatory for international students (non-EU nationals) to apply for and obtain a German student visa. Documents required along with the visa application are listed below:

• Cover letter stating the purpose and duration of your stay
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Acceptance letter from the university
• Proof of available finances ( 8,700 EUR per year) and health insurance
• Proof of proficiency in English and German

The German student visa application costs 75 EUR and takes around 25 days to process. 

Heidelberg University Scholarships & Financial Aid

Presently, the university doesn’t offer any scholarships or financial aid programs to students. While international students will have to bear the cost of living themselves, they can apply for scholarships offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and other German organizations. Some of these scholarship programs include

• DeutschlandStipendum: Offered to high performing international students commencing UG/PG coursework program at a German university. The scholarship is offered through the partnership of federal government and private sponsors. Recipients get an award of 330 USD per month
• German Chancellor Fellowship: 50 scholarships worth 2170 EUR,  2470 EUR, and 2770 EUR are awarded to students from India, Brazil, the USA, China, and Russia.
• KAAD Scholarship: Awarded to students from Africa, Asia, Middle East or Latin America, commencing PG studies at German University. Recipients are awarded a substantial tuition fee waiver amount that varies every year.

Apart from these, the institution recommends international students to seek scholarships by the organizations in their own countries. 

As per THE World University Rankings 2019, Heidelberg University was placed at #45 globally and #4 in Germany. The university graduates (both domestic and international) can earn an annual salary between 50,000 EUR to 100,000 EUR. Furthermore, few top employers in the area like Heidelberg Cement, SAP, ABB Ltd. offer generous annual packages worth even 120,000 EUR.

Heidelberg University Highlights

Heidelberg University verage Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Heidelberg University charges its international students from non-EU/EEA countries a tuition fee of EUR 1,500 per semester since the winter semester 2017/18.

The table above shows the estimated cost of attendance for international students (non-EU/EEA) studying at Heidelberg University. In some special cases, candidates may apply for exemption from the tuition fee.

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