Rankings
How every major ranking places Heidelberg University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 29 | $3,934 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 13 | $442 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $3,934 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 8 | $442 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 8 | $442 | See → |
| Social sciences | 8 | $3,934 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 5 | $3,934 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $3,934 | See → |
| Business & management | 3 | $0 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | $2,188 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $9,754 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 2 | $3,934 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $3,934 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $6,262 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 4 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Heidelberg University
The job market for Heidelberg University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Germany.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Heidelberg University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $3,934 a year; half of Heidelberg University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $442 and $3,934. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $9,754, business & management $0.
How is Heidelberg University ranked?
Heidelberg University is ranked #80 by QS (2026), #49 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #51 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Archaeology (#23) and Biological Sciences (#32).
How many postgraduate courses does Heidelberg University offer?
91 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (29), life sciences & biotechnology (13) and computer science & data technology (8).
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Updated 24 September 2026. Courses and fees from Heidelberg University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.