Living in Heidelberg

Many of the institutes and departments, particularly in modern languages, have their own theater groups, which welcome international participants. The English department is always looking for native speakers interested in drama. The Institut für Deutsch als Fremdsprachenphilologie runs a one-year theater seminar that includes a basic course in acting in addition to putting on plays. Students can earn credits for participation in this theater group called Idefix.

There is a large number of university groups within which students can pursue their musical interests. There are four university choirs, an orchestra as well as many other choral and musical groups at university. Information can be found on flyers and posters in university buildings and libraries, especially at the beginning of the semester.

The Studierendenwerk offers a broad range of services for students, ranging from housing and food to financial, legal and psychological advice and counselling.

Whether you prefer to get around by bike, bus, train or your own car, Heidelberg’s transportation infrastructure is excellent. Thanks to several nearby major airports, the metropolitan area is easy to reach from anywhere in the world.

Heidelberg’s gastronomy is widely known and loved. From breakfast in a cosy bistro, lunch and dinner in every kind of restaurant imaginable, to evenings in a pub or club, hardly a culinary wish goes unfulfilled.