Humboldt University of Berlin

The Humboldt University of Berlin, with the official name of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, also referred to as HU Berlin, is a public university located in the Mitte borough of Berlin, Germany. Established in 1810, it is one of the oldest German universities. The university has nine faculties and two independent institutes.

The Humboldt University of Berlin invites applications from students in two intake periods- winter semester and summer semester. The university has enrolled more than 36,200 students, out of which more than 6,200 students are foreign nationals.

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The university is divided into nine faculties. The university offers programs in 189 disciplines at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. 

Though the Humboldt University of Berlin offers all its undergraduate programs in German, it offers some PG programs in both English and German. Aspiring foreign students need to submit academic transcripts and the scores of standardized exams, such as the GRE or GMAT. 

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Humboldt University of Berlin Ranking

According to QS World University Rankings, 2020, Humboldt University was ranked #117 globally and it was placed #82 in the world by the US News & World Report, 2020. 

Campus and Accommodation at the Humboldt University of Berlin

• Some of the popular programs that HU Berlin offers are Arts and Humanities, Education and Psychology, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences.
• The university has three campuses, known as Campus Mitte, Campus Adlershof, and Campus Nord.
• The university does not provide on-campus housing, but it assists students in searching for accommodation off-campus.

Humboldt University of Berlin Masters Programs

Master’s Programs	No. of programs offered
Social Sciences	15
Humanities	9
Natural Sciences & Mathematics	9
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences	9
Agriculture & Forestry	4
Business & Management	2
Computer Science & IT	2
Applied Sciences & Professions	1
Engineering & Technology	1
Journalism & Media	1
Medicine & Health	1

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Humboldt University of Berlin Admission Requirements

The students are required to apply through the application portal Uni-Assist to gain admission to the university.

Application Fee

The application fee is €75.00 per applicant.

Requirements for Admission to HU Berlin

• Academic transcripts
• Registration certificate
• CV/Résumé 
• Latest passport-sized photographs
• Receipt of application fees paid
• A photocopy of the passport 
• The DSH test’s score will be assessed for the German proficiency of applicants.
• The applicants need to get minimum test scores of 6.5 in IELTS, 100 in TOEFL iBT, or 600 in PBT to prove their proficiency in the English language.

Cost of Attendance at the Humboldt University of Berlin

First  enrollment fee	€50
Contribution to the student body	€9.75
Contribution to the Studierendenwerk	€54.09
Fourth-semester ticket	€201.80
Rent of Housing (per month)	Ranging from €250 to €500
Food (per month)	€200
Health Insurance (per month)	€80

Financial Aid From the Humboldt University of Berlin

• The university provides students with financial aid through scholarships, student loans, and work-study programs.
• It provides DAAD Scholarships.
• As per Deutschlandstipendium, it provides a fund of €300 per month for two semesters either from the government or private sponsors.
• Research scholars in Germany get scholarships at the master’s level or above.

Foreign Students’ Visa Process

Students need to apply for a German Student visa or student applicant visa (Studienbewerbervisum) as soon as they get an admission offer. They only need to present the confirmation email they receive after finishing their online application form along with the printout of the study information where they explain the reason they chose to apply to the HUL. 

The documents that need to be required by students while they apply for visas are as follows.

• Proof of financial stability 
• Passport
• A biometric passport-sized photograph
• Confirmation of admission into HU Berlin
• Proof of adequate health insurance
• Confirmation of registration 

Applicants, who have not yet received the Letter of Admission, need to apply for visas by presenting the document confirming that the university authorities have received their application forms.

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