, University of Heidelberg is the oldest existing university and in modern Germany , which was founded in 1386. October 23, 1385 Heidelberg received from Pope Urban VI privilege grounds of the university.Since its founding in 1386 by Elector Ruprecht I Palatinate University of centuries consisted of four faculties ( theology , law , medical and philosophical) . Only in 1890 was the fifth faculty of science faculty . In 1969 the university was divided into 16 departments .After the reform of 2002, there are 12 university faculties.

University of Heidelberg is named after its founder Karl Ruprecht and (German Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg).Ruprecht I - Elector of the Palatinate established a university , and the Grand Duke Karl Friedrich of Baden re- created , reorganized and made public universtet dating from after the devastating Thirty Years War and the subsequent over it in the 18th century ruin.

In recent years, thanks to its numerous clinics and work with various research institutions, the university received recognition in the field of medicine , neurobiology and physics, mathematics and computer science , law and economics.Heidelberg was the first university , founded branches abroad , such as Egypt, Chile and Massachusetts (USA).

campus.

Today the University is arranged as follows : natural , athletic and most of the medical sciences are in Noyengeymer Feld , most humanities and social sciences , university administration and university administration are in the old part of Heidelberg.theology of evangelism ),

Departments .

o University Hospital .

o University Hospital ,

o Central Institute of Mental Health,

o Institute for Health, Social and Preventive Medicine .

Interesting facts .

the Third Reich.

While the University of Heidelberg has always been known primarily as a legal and cultural center , he was also the first university in Germany, openly supported National Socialism. This led to the dismissal of a large number of professors of Jewish origin, and then to the exclusion of students on political and racial reasons.Many were forced to emigrate , the two professors have been a victim of terror.

The burning of books in the University area have been actively involved , especially employees of the university (the burning of books in 1933 in Germany).Dedication to the University building was converted to the Spirit who lives in the Spirit, German, and many , even among the professors who have served this motto . Incidentally, the notorious Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels was also a graduate of this institution .

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