Bachelor in Portuguese/Romance Studies (3 Years)

Heidelberg University, officially Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg and founded in 1386, is Germany’s oldest university and a global centre for research and scholarship. With a long tradition captured by its motto SEMPER APERTUS, the university pairs centuries of academic heritage with a forward-looking commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic freedom, and societal responsibility.

The university offers a comprehensive range of disciplines across humanities, law, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine, supported by strong doctoral training and research-based teaching. With approximately 29,187 students and a substantial international community, Heidelberg fosters collaboration across fields and provides access to leading research institutes, enabling students to engage in cutting-edge projects and pursue advanced study in a rigorous academic setting.

Heidelberg city provides an inspiring backdrop of historic streets, cultural life, and a compact campus that encourages scholarly exchange and student involvement. Extensive academic support, international offices, and research opportunities help international students integrate and advance their careers. For students seeking a world-class research environment rooted in tradition yet focused on contemporary challenges, Heidelberg University offers unmatched depth, interdisciplinary opportunities, and a vibrant intellectual community.

The Bachelor in Portuguese/Romance Studies at Heidelberg University is a 3-year program for students who want to learn about the language, literature, and culture of Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries. This degree helps students develop language skills and cultural knowledge. Students learn from experienced professors in a dynamic environment.

The curriculum includes literary studies, linguistics, cultural studies, and language practice. Students learn about literary texts, linguistic theories, and cultural phenomena, and develop skills in reading, writing, and speaking Portuguese. They also learn about the history and development of the Portuguese language and its global spread.

Graduates of this program can work as translators, language teachers, cultural consultants, editors, or international business managers. They can work in education, publishing, tourism, or international trade, using their language skills and cultural knowledge to connect with people and communities around the world.