Universität Heidelberg

The Ruperto Carola, better known as Heidelberg University, is the oldest university in Germany and one of the most prestigious research institutions worldwide. Founded in 1386, it has a long tradition of academic excellence. Today, it is a leading center for interdisciplinary research and teaching.

• Educational Offerings: The university offers a wide range of over 160 fields of study, ranging from fundamental research to applications in industry and business.
• Research: Heidelberg is known for its excellent research facilities, including the Heidelberg Center for the Environment and numerous interdisciplinary research centers.
• Innovation and Transfer: The university supports startups and spin-offs through the label “Created at Universität Heidelberg,” which stands for excellence and innovation[4].

The mission of the university is to find answers to the great questions of humanity through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration. It values academic excellence, international exchange, and the promotion of future decision-makers[2].

Heidelberg University is actively engaged in sustainability, particularly through the Heidelberg Center for the Environment, which consolidates environmental science activities. Additionally, there are professorships focused on environmental and climate-related research[2].

The university is internationally connected and enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide. It is a member of the League of European Research Universities and the Coimbra Group, which underscores its leading role in the European scientific landscape[1].

• 1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg_University
• 2 - https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/de
• 3 - https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/university/maps
• 4 - https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/transfer/heiinnovation/label-created-at-universitaet-heidelberg
• 5 - https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/universitaet/geschichte/