International Affairs
Refugees
International Profile
Heidelberg University is tied into a worldwide network of research and teaching collaborations. The primary aim of further expanding cooperation with partner institutions internationally is to use the various expertise and perspectives to leverage additional research potential and to qualify young scientists for international competition.
International Studies
Study abroad
Heidelberg University maintains numerous partnerships and exchange programmes with universities all over the world and supports its students in planning and carrying out stays abroad.
Studying in Heidelberg
Its wide range of study programmes makes Heidelberg University an attractive choice for students from all over the world: roughly one-fifth of the university’s students and one-third of doctoral candidates are foreign nationals.
Research International
Heidelberg University maintains close cooperation with prestigious international partners. Researchers and staff from the university can avail themselves of multiple opportunities to spend time at partner universities in Europe and worldwide for teaching, research or further training. International scientists and scholars coming to Heidelberg receive a wide range of support – from planning their research leave to administrative accompaniment on arrival, e.g. dealing with legal questions or looking for accommodation.
Centres Abroad
Foreign branch offices increase Heidelberg University’s international visibility. The Ruperto Carola branch offices fulfil the function of scientific hubs for regional studies, are service centres for all university facilities and open the way for foreign graduates to Heidelberg.
