Heidelberg University in International Comparison
Heidelberg University has asserted its leading position among universities in Germany as well as internationally: In all three of the major international rankings, Heidelberg University is among the top three of German universities and - in addition to a top 100 ranking - twice among the top 50 universities in the world.
Recent Ranking Results
Ruperto Carola Again Best German University
The Shanghai Ranking for 2018, i.e. the Academic Ranking of World Universities, revealed that Heidelberg University is again the best university in Germany, for the fifth successive time. [More...]
Excellent Standing in QS Rankings
Heidelberg University is again among the top three best universities in Germany and it places 18th across Europe. At the international level, Heidelberg University now ranks 64th internationally. [More...]
Successful Placement in Times Higher Education Ranking
Ruperto Carola is one of the top three universities in Germany: The 2018/2019 Times Higher Education World University Ranking places Heidelberg third after the two universities in Munich. Internationally it ranks 47th, making it one of the world's "Top 50". [More...]
Top Recipient of Public Funding
In the ranking list of the 40 highest publicly funded universities in Germany, Heidelberg University is in second place with a total of 292.2 million euros in DFG funds. [More...]
Excellent Placement in QS Subject Ranking
In (the) Life Sciences / Medicine (area), Heidelberg University is excellently positioned in the new QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019, placing 39th internationally and second in Germany. [More...]
Medicine ranked first Germany-wide
Medicine at Heidelberg University has retained its first place in a ranking list by subject groups now published as part of the Times Higher Education World University Ranking for 2018/2019. [More...]
Ruperto Carola Recognised for Educational Excellence
Ruperto Carola is among Germany's leading institutions of higher learning in the Global University Employability Ranking 2018, also ranking highly with employers worldwide. [More...]
Successful Score in Best Global Universities Ranking
In the Best Global Universities Ranking, an international comparison of higher education institutions, Ruperto Carola placed second among universities in Germany. Internationally, Heidelberg University moved ahead five places compared to last year, now ranking 54th. [More...]
Clinical Medicine Takes Top Spot in Germany
Clinical medicine at Heidelberg University was rated 48th in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2017 and garnered the top spot in Germany. [More..]