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Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg

University of Heidelberg, Seminarstraße 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
4.04 / 5 based on 132 reviews.

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132 Overall reviews of Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg

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by Laura, St. Mary´s College of Maryland, St. Mary´s City, United States
Language, University Agreement
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How quickly the time would pass.
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
Heidelberg is a large university and university town, but there are also several international businesses in the area, so it has a very international feel, which at times was great and at times was not exactly what I wanted (English was very common, so it was up to me to make sure I was speaking German in my everyday encounters). It is a beautiful town, and a pretty good location to visit other parts of Germany and Europe.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel whenever you can (the Bahncard 25 or 50 helps keep some costs down). It is also important to be willing to try new things, and meet new people and to reserve judgement or else you will miss a lot of things.
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by Elisa, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Linguistics, Erasmus
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I wish I had known that it's so important to get there at least a month before the beginning of the courses in order to get a good/rather cheap room, because the situation at the semester beginning is really desperate.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I find it really fantastic, but perhaps in other cities you can get in contact with native students easier than here.



FINAL COMMENTS

Heidelberg was really special for me and I can only reccomend it. The only tip I can give is the one regarding the accomodation. All the rest is easy.
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by Paul, Arizona State University, Tempe, United States
Anthropology, Arizona State University International Programs Office
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
This is definately a small university town and if what you crave is the excitement and 24/7 feel of a big city then perhapts Heidelberg is not the perfect choice. However Heidelberg is also unlike any other city in all of Germany and the many pluses include the friendliness and familiarity of the local people, the beautiful landscapes, the opportunity to interact with many foreign people ( the university has a huge international population ) and the nightlife, which hosts many international figures and great music.



FINAL COMMENTS

Definately do a little research about wherever you plan to travel or study because the smallest things, such as at least leraning local phrases, will greatly benefit you. I encourage everyone to try and study or at least travel abroad as it is an experience like no other that will be profoundly life changing in many positive ways. Happy Trails, Cheers !
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by del833661355, Scripps College, Claremont, United States
Language, University Agreement
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No one told me Heidelberg is the second most expensive city in Germany!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Heidelberg is a great little university town, with some awesome tourist attractions (i.e. the famous castle) to boot. What's more, it's the oldest university in Germany. How can you go wrong?



FINAL COMMENTS

Enjoy it all. It's over before you know it.
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by tonytal, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Language,
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A better knowledge of my old english rules i.e knowledge of Accusative and dative cases.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Very strongly, one of the best in germany and europe, and well priced.



FINAL COMMENTS

Look it up on the internet under www.hsf.dk or somthing like that. german language courses in Heidelberg.
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by Zainab, Rutgers, New Brunswick, United States
Political Science, Independent
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I wish I had known just how friendly everyone in my department was...and how easy it was to get to know them...a lot of my most amazing friendships would've started a lot earlier!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Heidelberg is gorgeous and so idyllic...plus, it has the most international exchange students in Germany, which means you can meet So many different types of people...it's like it's own little microcosm of society, that you hate to leave - definitely one of those places where you wish you could stay more than 1-2 semesters



FINAL COMMENTS

When travelling, use STA Travel (it's next to Starbucks on the Hauptstrasse). before you leave, get an international student ID made before you leave for Germany. And USE RYAN AIR TO THE FULLEST EXTENT in terms of travelling around Europe. Plus, a BahnCard 50 (from the Deutsche Bahn) is a good investment if you plan on travelling.
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by badtzflicka, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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start to look for accomodation very early
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
i think it's quite good university, being the oldest one in the country adds a bit of prestige



FINAL COMMENTS

german uni system is veruy different from UK , if it teachs u one thing it's organisation cos u have to plan your studies yourself although teachers and fellow studenst are here to help
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by Rupert, Gordon College, Wenham, United States
Language, University Agreement
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It is just so important to plan ahead and set a budget beforehand.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I would highly recommend Heidelberg University. It is large University and very diverse.



FINAL COMMENTS

Plan ahead. It is just so hard to plan when you in the middle of a semester.
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by julie, Université de Montpellier I, Montpellier, France
Physical Therapy, Erasmus
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no
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
good sport facilities you should speak german of course



FINAL COMMENTS

a lovely and small city, friendly and open minded people
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by Claire_Vassen, Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Political Science, Erasmus
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
One of the best choices you can make if you want to study in Germany.



FINAL COMMENTS

The international student office will help and guide you through all your administrative obligations. Traveling is very easy and the region is full of small and lovely towns, as well and woods, lakes... Just enjoy it.
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by Jenny, Lunds Universitet, Lund, Sweden
Sociology, Erasmus
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Not that I can think of.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Choose Heidelberg, the typical university town.



FINAL COMMENTS

Germany is very well organized and you get most of the information before you arrive. No need to worry!
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by Nils, Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen, Antwerp, Belgium
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
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I wash I had been more prepared for the administrative things.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Beautiful university, nicely located, nice people.



FINAL COMMENTS

Be prepared to spend a lot of time & energy in getting fully settled: looking for a nice (& payable!) room, getting all the administrative papers right, choosing your courses, etc. The sooner you get this settled, the better!
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by wtoosterveld, Universiteit Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands
Law, International, Erasmus
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Great atmosphere to study, beautiful scenery to explore, especially if you bring a good ATB. But don't go much longer than a year, Heidelberg is small.



FINAL COMMENTS

make sure if you study law not to miss out on the seminars at the Max Planck institute for international law.
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by Kate, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
that living abroad is easier than you think.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Heidelberg is beautiful, the right size and i think the best place to go for Kurzzeitstudium in Germany.



FINAL COMMENTS

get everything organised before you go
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by Aron, Universidad Internacional, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Education, Independent
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Yes, a little more about the language.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Well, a cafeteria with more chairs and tables could be an extra.



FINAL COMMENTS

Heidelberg is beautiful. A bit expensive, but, it pays back whenever you see how beautiful it is.
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by Thomas, University of Wales, Bangor, Bangor, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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I haven't been yet. It said on the website that I could tick the box if it's somewhere I know I'll go in the future, and this is the case. I will go to Heidelberg n September 2007.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Haven't been yet.



FINAL COMMENTS

Haven't been yet.
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by Ryan, Brigham Young University, Provo, United States
Economics, Independent
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Living situations are not like America.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It was a lot of fun and I would do it again.



FINAL COMMENTS

Keep in contact with friends that you make from there, because they will be friends for life.
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by mariaestalayo, Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
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No
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Most people loved it.



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
To take advantage of the different courses offered.



FINAL COMMENTS

Participate in activities with German students!
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by Jacques Henri, Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
International Relations, Erasmus
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
A very good option for those who intend to study in Germany 6 months or one year.



FINAL COMMENTS

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by Kanika, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
Education, Independent
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I wish I had known...
shopping part
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
VERY WELL MANAGED UNIVERSITY



FINAL COMMENTS

KOOL
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