The rector’s office is responsible for university governance. It represents Heidelberg University externally, and coordinates the cooperation between university members internally. The rector’s office consists of two full-time members, the rector and the registrar, as well as four vice rectors. The rector and registrar are elected to six-year terms. The rector proposes the vice rectors to the university Senate, who elects them to three-year terms. Within the university administration, each member is responsible for a specific area.

University Rector
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Eitel

Vice Rector for International Affairs
Prof. Dr. Thomas Pfeiffer

Vice Rector for Research and Structure
Prof. Dr. Thomas Rausch

Vice Rector for Quality Development
Prof. Dr. Karlheinz Sonntag

Vice Rector for Education
Prof. Dr. Friederike Nüssel

Registrar
Dr. Angela Kalous