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How much does Heidelberg Center for Jewish Studies cost for international students?
HfJS states that it charges no tuition fees of its own. However, for every degree programme its students must also enrol at Heidelberg University, and Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students with a foreign school-leaving qualification 1,500 EUR per semester in Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programmes; a second degree costs 650 EUR per semester. HfJS does not confirm this on its own pages, so check with the HfJS Registrar's Office which fees apply to you before you enrol.
Every student pays the semester contribution to Heidelberg University, currently 189.80 EUR. Confirm the amount for your semester with the university.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor and Master (non-EU, foreign qualification) | 1,500 EUR per semester (Baden-Württemberg fee, via Heidelberg University) |
| Bachelor and Master (EU, or German qualification) | No tuition fees |
| Second degree | 650 EUR per semester |
| Semester contribution (everyone) | 189.80 EUR per semester |
Tuition fees come on top of the proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
| Programme | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. Jewish Studies | Winter / Summer | 15 July / 15 January |
| M.A. Jewish Civilizations (English) | Winter | 15 November, for the following winter semester |
| M.A. Jewish Museology | See the programme page | 15 July |
| M.A. History of Jewish Cultures, M.A. Middle Eastern Studies, M.A. Interreligious Studies | See the programme page | 15 June |
| M.A. Medieval Studies, M.A. Classical and Modern Literary Studies | See the programme page | 15 June and 15 November |
| Master of Education (Grammar Schools) | See the programme page | 15 May and 15 November |
| Open-admission Bachelor (enrolment period) | Winter / Summer | 31 October / 30 April |
HfJS publishes one set of dates for all applicants; there is no separate non-EU date. If you need a visa, apply well before the deadline.
How many programmes are taught in English?
One programme, at Master level:
- Jewish Civilizations (M.A.), joint programme with Paideia, The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden
Seven further Master's programmes are taught in German and English. All Bachelor's programmes are taught in German.
About Heidelberg Center for Jewish Studies
Heidelberg Center for Jewish Studies (Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg) is a small, state-recognised university under private sponsorship in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It was founded in 1979, has 144 students (winter 2025/26), and teaches Jewish studies, including religion, history, cultures and Hebrew, with joint enrolment at Heidelberg University.
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