Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies (HfJS Heidelberg) Summary
Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies is a private state recognised university of Jewish studies in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies is a state-recognized specialised university, established by the Central Council of Jews in Germany. It offers comprehensive Jewish studies, teacher training, applied cultural programs and the Dr. phil. Its institutional development includes nineteenth century Jewish seminaries, which established major traditions of academic Jewish Studies in Germany. The leading institutions in Breslau and Berlin were destroyed by Nazi persecution. Today its academic profile encompasses Jewish religion, Bible, Talmud, history, philosophy, literature, linguistics, art, Israel and Middle East studies, Jewish museology, interreligious studies, social work, religious education, Hebrew, Yiddish and doctoral research. The campus in Landfriedstraße is in the middle of the academic environment of Heidelberg and works in close cooperation with Heidelberg University. It offers students opportunities for broad combinations of the humanities, libraries, student services, teacher training and a city associated with the historic Ashkenaz region.
This master file displays the course portfolio with 5 undergraduate and 9 postgraduate entries. Where appropriate, subject combinations have been combined under their parent degrees. Jewish Studies – 75% ; Jewish Studies – 50% ; Jewish Studies – 25% ; Jewish Studies with Teacher-Training Option ; Jewish Social Work Undergraduate examples Jewish Studies – 25% ; Jewish Studies with Teacher-Training Option ; Jewish Social Work Postgraduate studies: Jewish Civilisations, Jewish Museology, History of Jewish Cultures, Mediaeval Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Interreligious Studies, Jewish Religious Education, Jewish Religious Education – Extension Subject. Each course is still a parent qualification and the specialisations are logged against the course entry rather than falsely represented as separate degrees.
Admission controlled at program level. Degree students are enrolled at both Heidelberg University and HfJS, so applicants must adhere to the procedures of both institutions. Admission-free degree registration and master's deadlines differ by semester; certificates, language evidence, and program-specific Hebrew or subject preparation must be completed as stated. Applicants must verify the language of instruction, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route before submitting the application. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may ask for module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience, or interviews. Admission to a doctoral study is different from the admission to a bachelor’s or master’s study. It usually includes a viable research proposal, suitable supervision and formal approval by the responsible faculty.
HfJS does not charge tuition. Semester administration, student-body and student-services fees are paid through Heidelberg University; the binding amount is shown in heiCO; under Baden-Württemberg law, non-EU and second-degree fees can apply where an exemption does not apply. These institutional charges do not cover rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs and personal travel. Special tuition may be applied in the case of continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats, if provided for by the relevant law or program regulation. Funding may include BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards, but each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
Career preparation is a reflection of the subject mix of the university, not a guarantyd placement scheme. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and a thesis developed in cooperation with an external partner can all help to improve professional readiness.
This master file displays the course portfolio with 5 undergraduate and 9 postgraduate entries. Where appropriate, subject combinations have been combined under their parent degrees. Jewish Studies – 75% ; Jewish Studies – 50% ; Jewish Studies – 25% ; Jewish Studies with Teacher-Training Option ; Jewish Social Work Undergraduate examples Jewish Studies – 25% ; Jewish Studies with Teacher-Training Option ; Jewish Social Work Postgraduate studies: Jewish Civilisations, Jewish Museology, History of Jewish Cultures, Mediaeval Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Interreligious Studies, Jewish Religious Education, Jewish Religious Education – Extension Subject. Each course is still a parent qualification and the specialisations are logged against the course entry rather than falsely represented as separate degrees.
Admission controlled at program level. Degree students are enrolled at both Heidelberg University and HfJS, so applicants must adhere to the procedures of both institutions. Admission-free degree registration and master's deadlines differ by semester; certificates, language evidence, and program-specific Hebrew or subject preparation must be completed as stated. Applicants must verify the language of instruction, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route before submitting the application. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may ask for module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience, or interviews. Admission to a doctoral study is different from the admission to a bachelor’s or master’s study. It usually includes a viable research proposal, suitable supervision and formal approval by the responsible faculty.
HfJS does not charge tuition. Semester administration, student-body and student-services fees are paid through Heidelberg University; the binding amount is shown in heiCO; under Baden-Württemberg law, non-EU and second-degree fees can apply where an exemption does not apply. These institutional charges do not cover rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs and personal travel. Special tuition may be applied in the case of continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats, if provided for by the relevant law or program regulation. Funding may include BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards, but each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
Career preparation is a reflection of the subject mix of the university, not a guarantyd placement scheme. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and a thesis developed in cooperation with an external partner can all help to improve professional readiness.
