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Heidelberg University (Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg)

📍 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg • Germany

Heidelberg University, established in 1386, is the oldest university in Germany and one of the world’s most venerable scientific institutions. Nestled in romantic Heidelberg along the Neckar River, it is globally celebrated for medicine, biosciences, physics, philosophy, and German romanticism.

Testing Policy

Flexible

TMS (Test for Medical Studies) used heavily for medical admissions weighting. Academic credential evaluation according to German KMK regulations.

Institutional Selectivity

Most Competitive (~16.0% (Medicine <5%))

Heidelberg Medicine is one of the most competitive programs in Europe, requiring an Abitur of 1.0 or top-percentile scores on the TMS (Test für Medizinische Studiengänge).

Language Proficiency

Holistic Assessment

German proficiency at C1/C2 level is mandatory for undergraduate enrollment.

Key Application Timelines & Rounds

Winter Semester Intake

Deadline: July 15

Decision: August

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