Updated 2026

Heidelberg University GPA Requirements 2026

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Public · QS World Ranking #87

Minimum GPA Required

3.15

Average Admitted GPA

3.50

Acceptance Rate

60.0%

QS World Ranking

#87

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Test Score Ranges

SAT (middle 50%)

N/A

ACT (middle 50%)

N/A

Popular Programs

  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Philosophy
  • Natural Sciences

Admissions Notes

NC-based admission; Medicine highly restricted.

Germany's oldest university; strong research tradition.

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Avg GPA

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How to use this GPA snapshot

This page summarizes published GPA-related admissions indicators for Heidelberg University on a 4.0 scale. Minimum GPA is a floor many applicants should clear; average admitted GPA reflects the middle of a competitive pool and is usually higher.

GPA is only one part of holistic review. Test scores (where used), essays, recommendations, coursework rigor, and program capacity also matter. Always confirm requirements on the school’s official admissions site before applying — published averages change by year and campus.

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