1 University in Baden-Württemberg

Heidelberg University leads the 1 universities in Baden-Württemberg at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Across the whole list there are 68 courses to choose from.

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QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Heidelberg University

Public University · 68 courses

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EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1386Founded

29,000Students

6,000International

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#80 QS World University Rankings 2026

#5 in Germany

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Heidelberg University at #80 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,425,915 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Baden-Württemberg (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Heidelberg University, founded in 1386. Heidelberg University is the largest, with 29,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 38 bachelor's, 24 master's and 6 professional. The most common subjects are Languages & Linguistics (16), Social Sciences & Psychology (10), Medicine & Health Sciences (10) and Art History (4). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). Heidelberg University offers the widest choice, with 68 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Baden-Württemberg?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Baden-Württemberg are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Baden-Württemberg?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Baden-Württemberg?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Baden-Württemberg?

Heidelberg University, with 68.

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