Heidelberg University: Heidelberg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
- Location(s): Heidelberg, Germany
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Heidelberg University: Heidelberg - American Junior Year Program
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- Heidelberg University is part of a global network of research and teaching partnerships. International cooperation is also cultivated between faculties and institutes, and between individual scientist.- Its wide range of study programmes makes ... read more
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It definitely was worthwhile! I learned a lot about my ability to take care of myself. I also got to experience another culture: both university life and the work place A student - University of Connecticut View Entire Review
Yes. A student - St. Mary's College of Maryland View Entire Review

I feel like I have a better understanding of how it feels to be a foreigner. I not only gained more knowledge of the language and the culture, but the kindness and friendly-ness I experienced on this trip was so great! It's an awful feeling to not be completely fluent in the language being spoken. When there are people there tha... Fanchon O - South Dakota State University View Entire Review

My study abroad experience was completely worthwhile, but I would definitely do a different program or make sure that I was much better prepared the next time around. I was part of the reason that my experience was so frustrating and better preparation would have helped me immensely. But I still say, do it and own your experienc... Ashlee F - Austin College View Entire Review

Study abroad was stressful and difficult, and most definitely worthwhile. I learned life skills like budgeting, traveling, and living on my own. I learned more about myself than I ever thought I would. By taking away everything that I was used to, I learned what I need in order to succeed. I also learned alot about other culture... A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I learned that going abroad isn't for everybody. Devin M - University of Connecticut View Entire Review
I had more of a personal growth from this program due to the nature of having to do a lot of things on my own. I learned that while it is difficult, I am capable of adapting well and I can feed myself. Drinking culture/social culture I found to be very different from those in the United States. I also learned that despite having... Catherine P - Bethany College View Entire Review
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- Heidelberg University is part of a global network of research and teaching partnerships. International cooperation is also cultivated between faculties and institutes, and between individual scientist.
- Its wide range of study programmes makes Heidelberg University an attractive choice for students from all over the world: roughly one-fifth of the university’s students and one-third of doctoral candidates are foreign nationals.
- Heidelberg University maintains a large number of partnerships and exchange programmes with international universities and supports its students in the planning and implementation of stays abroad.
- Foreign branch offices increase Heidelberg University’s international visibility. Located in specific core regions, these centres create greater awareness of the university around the world.