University Administration

University administration conducts the business of the university as directed by the president's office. It is divided into nine divisions and three staff units. The university's Kanzler, who is also a member of the president's office, is the director of the university administration.

University administration is tasked with providing services to scientists, scholars and students as well as optimising overall conditions for research, teaching and successful study.

Administration / Staff Units

Data Protection

The Data Protection staff unit provides privacy consulting, monitors compliance with data protection standards, acts as the contact point for the State Data Protection Commissioner, and is a confidential contact for affected individuals.

Internal Auditing

The Internal Auditing unit is the independent auditing organisation of the university. In line with the concept of compliance, it provides advice and information to support the university leadership and the university's institutions. It also supports externally initiated audit procedures.

heiCO

The staff supports and operates the heiCO-plattform, assumes a moderating and coordinating role, and enables projects in coordination with all parties involved in order to harmonise processes.

Divisions

Law and Committees

The staff of the Law and Committees Division assists researchers, employees and students in all legal matters and questions, especially with respect to higher education issues.

Student Affairs and Teaching

The Division of Student Affairs and Teaching offers prospective and current students as well as the faculties and subject areas all-round services related to the core functions of academic study, teaching and continuing education.

Planning, Construction and Safety

The Division of Planning, Construction and Safety is responsible for infrastructural developments, the implementation of construction projects as well as a secure and sustainable building operation.

Finance

The staff of the Finance Division supports the members of the university in the administration and use of state funds. They handle questions regarding accounting, payment transactions and tax issues.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Division is responsible for personnel administration of employees of Heidelberg University and furnishes information on all issues of advanced training and personnel development.

Research

The Research Division supports researchers of Heidelberg University regarding administrative tasks and is responsible for knowledge exchange and transfer

International Relations

The Division of International Relations defines itself as a service facility for all members of the University who are interested in international activities and cooperation.

Foundations and Assets

The Division for Foundations and Assets provides support in all matters related to contributions, foundations and bequests to the university.

Digitale Transformation

The DT Division plays a key role in the further development and modernization of administrative processes. It acts in a manner complementary to the university's overall digitization strategy.