Heidelberg University

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Public research university in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About Heidelberg University

According to Wikipedia, Heidelberg University, officially the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg, is a public research university in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1386 on instruction of Pope Urban VI, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university and one of the world's oldest surviving universities; it was the third university established in the Holy Roman Empire. Heidelberg is one of the most prestigious and highly ranked universities in Europe and the world. Heidelberg has been a coeducational institution since 1899. The university consists of twelve faculties and offers degree programmes at undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels in some 100 disciplines. The language of instruction is usually German, while a considerable number of graduate degrees are offered in English as well as some in French.

Heidelberg University's Online Degrees

What Is Heidelberg University Known For?

Heidelberg University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Heidelberg University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Heidelberg University's Most Influential Alumni?

Heidelberg University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Chemistry, Sociology, and Anthropology. Here are some of Heidelberg University's most famous alumni:

Max Weber
Max Weber
A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist .
Max Born
Max Born
A German-Jewish physicist and mathematician.
Wilhelm Wundt
Wilhelm Wundt
A German physician, physiologist, philosopher and professor .
Franz Boas
Franz Boas
A German-American anthropologist.
W. E. B. Du Bois
W. E. B. Du Bois
An American sociologist, historian, socialist, activist, and writer .
Erich Fromm
Erich Fromm
A German sociologist and psychoanalyst.
Talcott Parsons
Talcott Parsons
An American sociologist.
Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt
A German-American philosopher and political theorist.
Josiah Willard Gibbs
Josiah Willard Gibbs
An American scientist .
Karl Pearson
Karl Pearson
An English mathematician and biometrician.
Karl Jaspers
Karl Jaspers
A Psychiatrist and philosopher from Germany.
Wilhelm Dilthey
Wilhelm Dilthey
A German historian, psychologist, sociologist, student of hermeneutics, and philosopher.

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