Heidelberg University is Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386. As a comprehensive research university, UHEI recognizes its special potential, through cooperation and beyond the boundaries of the disciplines, to work on complex problems that are central to shaping the future and thus to assume social responsibility. International rankings (No. 14 in Europe, No. 50 worldwide in Shanghai Ranking 2024, No. 13 in Europe, No. 47 worldwide in Times Higher Education Ranking) and membership in European networks such as the League of European Research Universities (LERU) substantiate UHEI’s excellent reputation and international leading role in the academic, scientific and research landscape.