Institutions
Faculties, Institutes and Departments

Heidelberg University is a research-oriented comprehensive university. It has twelve faculties in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, and the Life and Natural Sciences and Medicine.
Research

Heidelberg University's current success in the Excellence Initiative and in internationally recognised rankings attest to the University's excellent scientific reputation.
Studies and Teaching

Advising, counseling and career-preparation facilities and services are an active part of the ideal academic environment Heidelberg University offers.
Library and Infrastructure

The Computing Centre and the University Library - one of the best in Germany according to the BIX ranking - are but two of the outstanding scientific service centres run by Heidelberg University.
Services and Administration

The university’s administration is a partner for research, teaching, development and continuing education.