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Public research university ยท ๐Ÿ“ Heidelberg, Germany

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Heidelberg University

Germany's oldest university, with English-taught master's for โ‚ฌ1,500 a semester.

Established
1386
Levels
Postgraduate
Courses listed
7

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About Heidelberg

Founded in 1386, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university and its strongest name in the life sciences, sitting alongside the German Cancer Research Center and four Max Planck institutes in one small city on the Neckar.

Baden-Wรผrttemberg charges non-EU students โ‚ฌ1,500 per semester, so a two-year English-taught master's costs roughly โ‚ฌ6,000 in tuition โ€” a fraction of a comparable UK or US degree, with an 18-month post-study job-seeking visa at the end of it.

Why students choose it

  • Germany's oldest university, founded in 1386
  • Life sciences cluster shared with the German Cancer Research Center
  • Non-EU tuition of โ‚ฌ1,500 per semester across most programmes
  • 18-month residence permit to look for work after graduating

Intakes

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 2026
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ April 2027

Planning to study in Germany? Read the Germany student visa guide for work rights and proof-of-funds requirements.

Courses at Heidelberg

7 programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.

Computer Science & IT

Computer Science & IT
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Data and Computer Science

Heidelberg University

Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Indicative tuition
โ‚ฌ3,000 / year

Data Science & AI

Data Science & AI
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Scientific Computing

Heidelberg University

Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Indicative tuition
โ‚ฌ3,000 / year

Economics

Economics
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Economics

Heidelberg University

Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Indicative tuition
โ‚ฌ3,000 / year

Life & Biomedical Sciences

Life & Biomedical Sciences
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Molecular Biosciences

Heidelberg University

Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Indicative tuition
โ‚ฌ3,000 / year

Nursing & Allied Health

Nursing & Allied Health
Postgraduate2 years

MSc International Health

Heidelberg University

Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Indicative tuition
โ‚ฌ12,000 / year

Social Sciences

Social Sciences
Postgraduate2 years

MA Health and Society in South Asia

Heidelberg University

Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Indicative tuition
โ‚ฌ3,000 / year
Social Sciences
Postgraduate2 years

MA Transcultural Studies

Heidelberg University

Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Indicative tuition
โ‚ฌ3,000 / year

Heidelberg University: your questions, answered

What courses can I study at Heidelberg University?

We currently list 7 programmes at Heidelberg University across Computer Science & IT, Data Science & AI, Economics, Life & Biomedical Sciences, Nursing & Allied Health, Social Sciences. Levels available are Postgraduate. Your counsellor can also request programmes not listed here.

When are the intakes at Heidelberg University?

Current intakes are October 2026, April 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives the widest choice of places and scholarships. Your counsellor confirms exact deadlines for your chosen course.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.