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 University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Heidelberg University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Chemistry, Sociology, and Philosophy. Here are some of Heidelberg University's most famous alumni: