Biomedical Engineering
Heidelberg University offers this 24-month English-taught master's in Health & Medicine in Heidelberg, ranked #49 by Times Higher Education. graduates of a relevant Bachelor's degree programme.
What it takes to get in
Entry bar: open entry. Driven by specific prior degree.
- English tests
- IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 92
- Prior degree
- graduates of a relevant Bachelor's degree programme
- Deadline
- 30 Sept 2026
- Apply via
- heiCO
What it costs
Plan for roughly €20k–€23k per year all-in as a Non-EU student — tuition plus a normal Heidelberg student life.
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What you'll study
120 ECTS over 24 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
Core courses
Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics · Biophysics · Medical Imaging · Computational Medical physics · Nuclear Medicine · Radiotherapy
Biomedical Engineering is a broad subject area, incorporating a combination of mathematics, physics, engineering, biology and medicine to answer health-science-related questions, for diagnostics, and for therapeutics.
Where graduates end up
What graduates of this programme tend to do — and where they end up working.
Common career paths
Rankings
- Times Higher Education 2026#49
- Times Higher Education 2025#47
- ARWU (Shanghai) 2024#50
Visa & life in Germany
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Non-EU students need a national (D) visa plus a residence permit after arrival; proof of finances (blocked account, ~€11,900/yr) is the main requirement. EU students just register locally (Anmeldung).
- Post-study work
- 18-month job-seeker residence permit after graduation — you can work without restriction while searching for a position matching your qualification.
- Tuition
- Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes — just a semester contribution of €150–€400. Exceptions: Baden-Württemberg (€1,500/semester for non-EU) and some TUM professional master's.
- Scholarships
- DAAD scholarships for international students, Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month, merit-based), plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
About Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University, located in Heidelberg, Germany, enrolls 28,448 students across 47 master's programs. The institution's academic portfolio is concentrated in Arts & Humanities, Education, and Natural Sciences. It ranks 47th globally in the Times Higher Education 2025 rankings.
Worth comparing
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Common questions
Is Biomedical Engineering at Heidelberg University taught in English?
Yes — the programme is taught entirely in English. Non-native speakers need IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 92 (minimum).
How much does Biomedical Engineering at Heidelberg University cost?
International tuition is €3,000 per year. Over the full 24-month programme that's roughly €6,000 in tuition, before living costs.
What is the acceptance rate at Heidelberg University?
Not published. Most European public universities don't release acceptance rates — admission is requirements-based, so if you meet the stated requirements your application gets a full review rather than competing against a fixed quota. Based on the published requirements (specific prior degree), the entry bar here is low — effectively open entry if you meet the formal requirements.
Do I need GRE or GMAT scores?
No — GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this programme.
Can I work in Germany after graduating?
Yes. Germany grants graduates of German universities an 18-month residence permit to look for work matching their qualification, and you can work without restriction during the search period.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 30 Sept 2026. Deadlines can differ by nationality — confirm on the programme page.
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