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Heidelberg University, Germany

Universität Heidelberg (Heidelberg University), founded in 1386, is among the oldest and most reputable universities in Germany. It has been associated with 56 Nobel laureates.

Heidelberg is located in the south-west of Germany, close to the river Neckar and surrounded by forest. With its romantic and picturesque cityscape including Heidelberg Castle and the baroque style old town, Heidelberg is one of Germany’s biggest tourist destinations and yet it retains a spirited student atmosphere. Its rich literary history and thriving contemporary scene of authors, publishing houses, bookshops, libraries and festivals saw it named a UNESCO City of Literature in 2014.

Available Subject Areas

Please ensure that you research the courses available to you as an exchange student, and check with your subject coordinator(s) that these courses are suitable for your Glasgow degree programme. Please note that partner course offerings may change on a yearly basis.

Please research course level; content and assessment structures; partner academic pre-requisites for exchange students; whether enough courses / credits are available in your degree subject(s) to meet your Glasgow degree credit requirements; language of teaching and for Joint Honours students, whether the partner has any restrictions on taking courses from different Schools/Faculties.

Life Sciences

Key facts

Language of Teaching: German and English. German proficiency expected. Intensive German language courses available.
Calendar
Grade System: 1.0-5.0
Estimated number of places: 1-3 full-year or 2-6 semester places
Entry Requirements: not applicable. Further information on study at Heidelberg University
Student accommodation available