The University

Heidelberg is a university of both change and continuity. Proud of its 159-year tradition, Heidelberg continues to be dedicated toward a liberal arts education, a path the University has followed since its founding when it educated ministers.

Today, because men and women change goals and careers with frequency during their lifetimes, Heidelberg’s mix of a liberal arts education with career opportunities offers students a solid base on which to grow in their professional and personal lives.

A liberal arts education expands knowledge, sharpens the intellect and explores cultural frameworks so that men and women can shape their values and their lives perceptively and with vision. Career opportunities afford time for looking at professional options, for developing marketable skills and for gaining real-world experience.