Heidelberg University
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:
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Literature
- Law
- Psychology
- Medical
- Religious Studies
- History
- Sociology
- Economics
- Political Science
- Education
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Communications
- Business
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Nursing
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
- A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist .
- Max Born
- A German-Jewish physicist and mathematician.
- Wilhelm Wundt
- A German physician, physiologist, philosopher and professor .
- Franz Boas
- A German-American anthropologist.
- W. E. B. Du Bois
- An American sociologist, historian, socialist, activist, and writer .
- Erich Fromm
- A German sociologist and psychoanalyst.
- Talcott Parsons
- An American sociologist.
- Hannah Arendt
- A German-American philosopher and political theorist.
- Josiah Willard Gibbs
- An American scientist .
- Karl Pearson
- An English mathematician and biometrician.
- Karl Jaspers
- A Psychiatrist and philosopher from Germany.
- Wilhelm Dilthey
- A German historian, psychologist, sociologist, student of hermeneutics, and philosopher.
