University Administration

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.

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.

The Organisational Development unit supports the University administration in the process of planning as well as implementing new approaches and gives advice for project-, process- and knowledge management.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Agreements on teleworking at the university can now be concluded for a period of up to three years. The new regulation has been in force since 1 August 2024.

Continuing education for members of the university, including its alumni, is an important concern for Ruperto Carola. The university offers a diverse program tailored to different needs of individual target groups.

The Rector's Bulletin shall contain, in addition to the statutes of the University, the resolutions on the formation, amendment, abolition and allocation of university institutions.