International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

Ruprecht Charles University of Heidelberg (Heidelberg University)
Heidelberg, Germany

Website: http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/index_e.html

 

Institution Profile
 

Heidelberg University is a public research university located in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1386, it is the oldest university in Germany and was the third university established in the Holy Roman Empire. Associated with 30 Nobel Prize laureates, the university continues to emphasize research. It is consistently ranked among Europe's top overall universities.

Heidelberg University offers a wide range of high quality study programs in the life sciences, the natural sciences, law economics, the social sciences and the humanities.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Early September to Late February
Semester 2: Early March to Late August

Curriculum Structure

Bachelor, Master’s
Medium of Instruction for Classes

German
Faculties/Schools
 
  • Biosciences
  • Chemistry and Earth Sciences
  • Mathematics and Computer Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Philosophy
  • Modern Languages
  • Theology
  • Law
  • Economics and Social Sciences
  • Behavioural and Cultural Studies
  • Medicine
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Biosciences and Law are not open to exchange students. Please note that only certain combinations of subjects are possible. Students should explore potential combinations before applying. Should a particular subject combination not be possible, exchange students are still allowed to participate in courses of a subject for which they are not registered with the permission of the relevant professor.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.
NUS Application Deadline

Please check with your faculty for its internal application deadlines. After you have been selected by and accepted your faculty’s internal offer, your faculty would give you the application instructions of the partner university. An online application to the partner university is needed.

 
Accommodations
Housing Options

Heidelberg University does not have its own Halls of Residence; however the University can help students get accommodated by putting them in touch with local agents and landlords. Students can rent accommodation off campus; types of accommodation available can range from an individual room to 2-3 room apartments.
 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulation

A residence permit is required. In order to receive a residence permit, you need to present to the Ausländerbehörde (local foreigner’s registration office) a statement of financial support proving that you have at least € 650 to live on for each month of your stay. This can either be a bank statement, a parental letter or a scholarship certificate.

Visit http://www.singapur.diplo.de/Vertretung/singapur/en/Startseite.html

Health/Medical Insurance

Health insurance is compulsory for international students.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.
 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
Euros €
Accommodation
200 - 300
Food
100
Transport
23
Insurance
68
Others
75 - 120
Monthly Estimate
466 - 611


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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