Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | EUR 1,500 per semester for non-EU international students (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study/application-enrolment/enrolment/enrolment-in-the-1st-academic-semester-1?menu=2 |
Why Heidelberg University stands out
Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is Germany’s oldest university and one of its leading research universities. It is especially strong in medicine, the natural sciences, law, the humanities and the social sciences, and its historic campus town on the Neckar river gives students a distinctive setting for their studies. International students join a university with a long academic tradition and a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
What you can study
Heidelberg offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health and medicine, the natural sciences, law, arts and humanities, and the social sciences. Medicine and dentistry are offered as state-examination programmes. Some master’s programmes are taught in English, while most bachelor’s programmes are taught in German.
International admissions
International students enrol for the first semester through the university’s heiCO portal. Proof of German (DSH) is needed for German-taught programmes, and non-EU applicants for restricted-admission programmes register through DoSV and hochschulstart. Non-EU students pay tuition of EUR 1,500 per semester in addition to a semester fee of EUR 189.80. See the official international enrolment page for the steps that apply to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is tuition for non-EU students at Heidelberg?
EUR 1,500 per semester, plus a semester fee of EUR 189.80 per semester.
How do I apply to Heidelberg University?
International students enrol through the heiCO portal. For restricted-admission programmes, non-EU applicants also register through DoSV and hochschulstart.
Do I need German language skills?
Yes, proof of German (DSH) is needed for German-taught programmes. Check the language requirements of your chosen programme on the official site.
Are there English-taught programmes?
Some master’s programmes are taught in English. Check the language of instruction for your chosen programme on the official site.
What is the semester fee?
EUR 189.80 per semester, with additional fees for international students. Confirm the current amounts on the official semester-fees page.