Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg
About
This university in Heidelberg teaches humanities, social sciences and theology from €3,000/year, low by German private-university standards, with an IELTS 6.0 entry threshold. Heidelberg is one of Germany's oldest and most internationally recognised university cities, with a dense academic and cultural scene, and the EU-recognised German degree carries Schengen-wide mobility and an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Heidelberg is Germany's romantic university city, nestled in the Neckar valley with a 17th-century atmosphere. Student culture is strong, housing is available, and cost of living is moderate for the setting. The city combines intellectual gravitas with genuine student nightlife—cafés, bars, and a famous student spirit.
Application deadlines
- M.A. Jüdische Studien — winter semester intake15 July
Corrected: the stored single 'WiSe 15 Jul' row flattened per-programme deadlines that the university publishes separately for each Master's programme. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- M.A. Jüdische Studien — summer semester intake15 January
Corrected: the stored single 'WiSe 15 Jul' row flattened per-programme deadlines that the university publishes separately for each Master's programme. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- M.A. Jüdische Museologie (Jewish museum studies)15 July
Matches the previously stored date, but only for this specific programme. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- M.A. Geschichte Jüdischer Kulturen (history of Jewish cultures)15 June
Added: not covered by the stored single row. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- M.A. Mittelalterstudien (medieval studies) — winter semester intake15 June
Added: not covered by the stored single row. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- M.A. Mittelalterstudien (medieval studies) — summer semester intake15 November
Added: not covered by the stored single row. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- M.A. Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern studies)15 June
Added: not covered by the stored single row. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- M.A. Klassische und Moderne Literaturwissenschaft (classical and modern literature) — winter semester intake15 June
Added: not covered by the stored single row. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- M.A. Klassische und Moderne Literaturwissenschaft (classical and modern literature) — summer semester intake15 November
Added: not covered by the stored single row. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- M.A. Interreligiöse Studien (interreligious studies)15 June
Added: not covered by the stored single row. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- Master of Education (Lehramt an Gymnasien — teaching degree) — winter semester intake15 May
Added: not covered by the stored single row. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- Master of Education (Lehramt an Gymnasien — teaching degree) — summer semester intake15 November
Added: not covered by the stored single row. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
- Master of Education (Erweiterungsfach — additional teaching subject)15 May
Under certain conditions also 15 November, per the source page. Source: https://www.hfjs.eu/studieren/studiengaenge.html
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg is €3000 per year. Living costs in 69117 Heidelberg are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg located?
Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg is in 69117 Heidelberg, Germany. Landfriedstraße, 69117 Heidelberg
What can you study at Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg?
Fields offered include: Humanities, Social Sciences, Theology.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg dorms via dual-enrollment at Uni Heidelberg. Typical range €250–460/month; outliers €210 (Leimen) and €520+ (Herrenmühle). Apply at stw.uni-heidelberg.de as Uni Heidelberg student
- Studierendenwerk Heidelberg · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition of €3,000 per year is low by German private-university standards, though public universities in other Bundesländer charge even less.
- A German university diploma is recognised across the EU and Schengen area, supporting visa-free professional mobility after graduation.
- Germany grants 18 months of post-study job-seeker visa rights, giving graduates time to convert studies into a career.
- Heidelberg is one of Germany's oldest and most internationally recognised university cities, with a dense academic and cultural scene.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English preparation.
- Specialisation in Jewish studies, humanities, and social sciences is unique in the German-speaking world, giving graduates a rare academic profile.
What to check
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an extra €1,500 per semester on top of published tuition, significantly raising the real annual cost.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Heidelberg are conducted in German; without B2/C1 German, integration and job-seeking are hard.
- Germany requires non-EU students to prove €11,904 per year in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a visa is issued — a substantial upfront cash requirement.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificates are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- The institution is very small and highly specialised; students seeking broad humanities programmes or large campus infrastructure should consider larger universities.
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