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University of Heidelberg

The University of Heidelberg is one of the top-ranking locations in the world of international science and scholarship. As Germany`s oldest seat of higher learning (1386) it can look back on a tradition for which it is envied by many other universities, not only in Germany.
Soon after its foundation, the University had firmly established its position in Europe's intellectual landscape. In the initial period, renowned theologians and jurists figured prominently among the Elector's counsellors, while the list of alumni included chancellors, bishops and royal emissaries. Later, in the 15th century, Heidelberg developed into a stronghold of humanism.

When the University of Heidelberg celebrated its 600th anniversary in 1986, the motto chosen to mark the occasion was “ A Tradition for the Future”. This motto is an apt reflection of the pride with which the University looks back on six centuries of scholarly and scientific achievement making it not only one...more