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Research

Research Profile

As a research university with international reach, Heidelberg University holds the strong theoretical and methodological competence evident in its subjects and disciplinary cultures as fundamental to its scientific endeavours. In addition to its disciplinary strengths, however, the university also acknowledges its social responsibilities and special potential to effectively address, through interdisciplinary cooperation, complex problems critical to the progress of humanity.

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Excellence Strategy

Heidelberg University has won support for two proposals from the Clusters of Excellence funding line within the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments. Following the international review sessions, the Committee of Experts appointed by the Joint Science Conference and the science and research ministers from the federal and state governments selected the “STRUCTURES” and “3D Matter Made to Order” cluster.

Promoting Young Researchers

Heidelberg University places particular importance on research-oriented teaching and excellently structured doctoral programmes in the training of young researchers and the advancement of outstanding young researchers.

Rankings

In all the national and international rankings, Ruperto Carola continues to assert its position as one of Germany's top three universities and score extremely well in the European and worldwide comparisons.

Research Institutions

Central Research Institutions and institutionally anchored core facilities give rise to new, self-governing central research platforms that continue to advance the research network within the four Fields of Focus.

Heidelberg Mannheim Health & Life Science Alliance

The world’s first medical campus was founded in the Bergheim district of Heidelberg in the mid-1800’s – pioneering modern clinical facilities and sparking a host of innovations in medical research and teaching. More than 150 years later, life science and medical researchers and institutions in the Rhine-Neckar region are joining forces in the Heidelberg Mannheim Health & Life Science Alliance and preparing to take a quantum leap in innovative research, patient care and health economy.