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Heidelberg

Heidelberg is a young, colourful and education-friendly city of knowledge. From the modern campus in Neuenheimer Feld to the romantic old town and the traditional old building in Neuenheim - the student city offers Heidelberg University of Education and its members ideal conditions for learning, teaching and research. Situated in the economically strong Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, the culture of studying between tradition and innovation flourishes in the city on the Neckar. The city is a perfect place to study.

You can see a bicycle in Heidelberg's Old Town, which is home to many students.
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  • Studi Life: student culture with bars, initiatives and commitment
  • International: people from over 160 different nations live here
  • Book paradise: the city is a UNESCO City of Literature
  • Culture: numerous museums, affordable theatre and music events
  • Tolerant and cosmopolitan: Rainbow City
  • Breathe deeply: many green spaces for walking and relaxing
  • Ringing: bicycle-friendly infrastructure
  • Old bridge, beautiful castle: a world-famous old town invites you to explore
  • Well connected: you can quickly reach the picturesque Palatinate or urban Mannheim by train

of Heidelberg residents are younger than 30?

of Heidelberg students are enrolled at the PHHD?

the tradition of teacher training began in Heidelberg?

Education pulsates in the beautiful city on the Neckar. Tradition and future go hand in hand here - and not just in the city's many schools! Heidelberg has over 120 years of history as a centre for teacher training.

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The city is home to people from over 160 nations. We also attach great importance to international exchange in teaching, research and administration and promote cooperation with universities all over the world.

The Neckar city has one of the highest cultural expenditures per capita. It is also the cradle of German-language hip-hop and the only German city authorised to bear the title UNESCO City of Literature.

The city is doing a lot to ensure that young people and families feel at home here. With success: according to a Bertelsmann study, we will be the youngest city in Germany by 2040.

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