SRH University

The leading innovative private university in Heidelberg with a modular CORE system and dual degree opportunities.

Location

The campus sits along the Neckar River in Heidelberg—a city UNESCO recognized as a City of Literature. Founded in 1969 as SRH Hochschule Heidelberg, SRH University has grown into one of Germany’s largest private universities. Nearby, the EMBL Institute and four Max Planck centers create a distinct research atmosphere. Students access VR labs, a 24-hour library, a startup incubator, and riverside workspaces. Strong ties with companies like SAP and HeidelbergCement contribute to impressive outcomes—93% of graduates find employment within six months.

Academic Portfolio

SRH University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and MBA programs in English and German. Across Germany, more than 9,500 students from over 140 countries choose among more than 200 programs in nine fields: arts, design and music; business and law; communication, media and marketing; computer and data science; engineering, sustainability and architecture; health, sport, education and social work; hospitality; psychology and therapy; and supply chain management. Heidelberg remains one of the university’s five core campuses.

Rankings and Achievements

SRH University holds 47th place in the QS ranking, reflecting strong educational standards. By 2027-28 the university will concentrate its programs at five core campuses in Berlin, Dresden, Gera, Heidelberg, and Leipzig, tailoring them to individual strengths and goals. Its innovative CORE system—built on active learning and practical assignments—received the prestigious Genius Loci Award in 2018. The international master’s in management earned FIBAA’s premium certificate for outstanding quality and graduate employment rates.

SRH University Programs

SRH offers diverse educational programs spanning multiple fields:

• Executive MBA and Creative Leadership—developing leadership qualities, innovative and strategic thinking.
• Management—covering automotive industry, healthcare, and sustainable development.
• Media Studies—combining creativity and technology, providing expertise in advertising, brand design, photography, and UX.
• Engineering Programs—focusing on automation, robotics, renewable energy, and sustainable manufacturing methods.
• Architecture—exploring smart building technologies and sustainable urban design.