Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Heidelberg University

Founded in 1386, Heidelberg University is Germany’s oldest university and a leading research institution in Baden-Württemberg. With a long tradition of shaping the future, it sees itself as an internationally oriented, comprehensive university offering a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, law, natural sciences, engineering, and medicine. Guided by the motto Semper apertus (“Always open”), it promotes academic freedom, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to humanity, society, and nature. Heidelberg values open-mindedness and tolerance, integrates research with teaching, and supports scholars at all stages. Its strong international outlook attracts outstanding students and researchers worldwide and fosters global academic partnerships