SRH University Heidelberg
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SRH Hochschule Heidelberg | |
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Former name | Stiftung Rehabilitation Heidelberg |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1969 |
| Students | 3,600 |
| Location | , , 49°24′47″N 8°39′14″E / 49.413°N 8.654°E |
| Website | www |
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The SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg is a state-recognized private university in Heidelberg, Germany.
The university opened on October 1, 1969, as a "facility for the professional rehabilitation of people with disabilities in the tertiary education sector". In 1991, it was opened to private customers. Since then, the proportion of students with disabilities has dropped to around 5%. In 2004 it was accredited by the Science Council. SRH University uses "Competence Oriented Research and Education" (The CORE principle) study model.[1]
SRH University Heidelberg was established on October 1, 1969, originally functioning as an institution dedicated to the professional rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities within the higher education sector. In 1991, the university expanded its admissions to include private students, leading to a diversification of its academic programs and student body.
In 2004, the institution received accreditation from the German Science Council (Wissenschaftsrat). The same year marked the relocation of the university to the newly constructed Science Tower on its Heidelberg campus. In 2007, the university was renamed SRH Hochschule Heidelberg, reflecting its integration into the SRH Holding network. A subsequent re-accreditation by the Science Council occurred in 2009.[2]
The university introduced the CORE (Competence Oriented Research and Education) study model in 2012, emphasizing competence-based learning. By 2012, the student population exceeded 3,000. In 2017, SRH University Heidelberg incorporated the SRH Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Medien Calw as a satellite campus, which remained operational until its closure in 2021.[3]
As of the summer semester of 2023, SRH University Heidelberg enrolled approximately 2,840 students and employed 528 staff members, including 81 professors.
