Universität Heidelberg in International Comparison
Ranking Results - Overview
Top Position in Germany, Leading Role in Europe
In 2014, Heidelberg University has asserted its leading position among universities in Germany as well as internationally: In all three of the major international rankings, Heidelberg University is among the top three of German universities, therefore making it one of the world’s best 100 universities in each. After coming out on top in the previous years, Heidelberg University Library is once again a front runner in the renowned BIX Library Index. [More...]
Recent Ranking Results
Again Best German University in QS World University Rankings
Heidelberg University asserted its leading position in the 2014 QS World University Rankings. Like last year, it ranked first among the German universities. In the international comparison, Ruperto Carola pulled ahead to 49th among the world’s best universities. [More...]
Best German University in Shanghai Ranking
Heidelberg University has garnered a first-place position among the German universities in the Shanghai Ranking 2014. In worldwide comparison, it advances to 49th and thus bettered its score by five points compared to 2013. [More...]
Best of Germany’s Major Academic Libraries
For the fifth consecutive year, Heidelberg University Library has been ranked at the top of the renowned BIX Library Index. Heidelberg is the only major academic library to be among the leaders in all four evaluation categories. [More...]
Very Good Ratings in CHE University Ranking
In the latest publication of the University Ranking by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE), Heidelberg University achieved excellent results in law and in economics. [More...]
No. 1 in Germany in Three Subjects of the QS Subject Rankings
Heidelberg University has cemented its position as a leading institution in Germany and the world in the QS Subject Rankings 2014. Heidelberg is among the 50 best universities worldwide in eight subjects. [More...]
Success in Times Higher Education Ranking
With 68th place in the THE Ranking 2013, Heidelberg University notably improved its standing in the international comparison. It also reaffirmed its position in the league of Germany's top three universities. [More...]