Humboldt University of Berlin

Berlin, Germany

The Humboldt University of Berlin (HU Berlin), founded in 1810, is one of Germany’s most prestigious universities, renowned as the birthplace of the "Humboldtian model" of integrating research and teaching. Ranked among Europe’s top 50 universities (THE), it excels in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with 29 Nobel laureates.
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Tuition Fees, Cost of Living & Accommodation at Humboldt University of Berlin

Cost Of Living

€ 12000

Undergraduate Fees International Students

€ 350

Bachelors

  • € 480
  • € 480
  • € 480
  • € 480

Masters

  • € 3150
  • € 3150
  • € 3150

Humboldt University of Berlin Departments

  • Department of Philosophy
  • Institute for Social Sciences
  • Department of History
  • Department of Biology
  • Institute for Theoretical Biology
  • Department of Physics
  • Institute for Computer Science
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department of Literature

Distinguished Alumni of Humboldt University of Berlin

Albert Einstein

Developed the theory of relativity and won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics. His work revolutionized modern physics.

Karl Marx

Founded Marxist theory, author of The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital.

Max Planck

Nobel-winning physicist who pioneered quantum mechanics, reshaping atomic science.

Angela Davis

Iconic civil rights activist and scholar on race, gender, and prison abolition.

Otto von Bismarck

Unified Germany as its first Chancellor (1871–1890), shaping modern European politics.

W.E.B. Du Bois

Co-founder of the NAACP and seminal scholar on race in America.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Influenced Nietzsche and Freud with his pessimistic yet profound worldview (The World as Will and Representation).

Robert Koch

Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist who discovered the pathogens of tuberculosis and cholera.

Hannah Arendt

Renowned for her work on totalitarianism (The Origins of Totalitarianism) and the nature of power.

Brothers Grimm

Compiled Grimm’s Fairy Tales and pioneered German philology.

Step-by-Step Guide to Admission Requirements at Humboldt University of Berlin

The below information is required while
completing the university application :

 

1. Academic Qualifications

A secondary school diploma equivalent to the German Abitur (e.g., IB Diploma with specific subject requirements, A-Levels with 3+ subjects)

Country-specific requirements: Some nations require completion of 1-2 years of university study or a Studienkolleg foundation year

Minimum grades: Varies by program; competitive programs like Psychology may require top marks

2. Language Proficiency

German-taught programs (most Bachelor's):

TestDaF (4xTDN4), DSH-2, or Goethe C2

Some programs accept DSH-1 with additional language courses

English-taught programs (rare exceptions):

IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+

3. Program-Specific Requirements

STEM programs often require advanced math/physics background

Humanities programs may request subject-specific knowledge or essays

4. Application Process

Non-EU students: Apply via uni-assist for VPD document first

EU students: Direct application through HU's portal

Deadlines:

Winter semester: July 15 (non-EU), August 31 (EU)

Summer semester: January 15 (non-EU, limited programs), March 31 (EU)

5. Additional Documents

Officially translated academic records

CV (for some programs)

Proof of internships (if required)

Portfolio (for arts programs)

 

 

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific requirements.

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Humboldt University of Berlin Corporate Partnership

  • Fraunhofer Society : Europe’s largest applied research institution, partnering with HU in materials science and industrial AI. Their Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute works closely with HU’s computer science department on 5G/6G technologies.
  • Berlin State Museums : HU Berlin partners with these world-renowned museums for AI-driven archaeology and art restoration. Projects include 3D scanning of ancient artifacts and digital heritage preservation.
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Notable Achievements of Humboldt University of Berlin

Achievements

01.
AI Deciphers Ancient Texts

HU's AI Humanities Lab decoded damaged Babylonian cuneiform tablets using machine learning.

Year
2023
02.
mRNA Vaccine Foundations

HU researchers at Charité Hospital pioneered mRNA tech, later used by BioNTech for COVID-19 vaccines.

Year
2009
03.
Quantum Theory Revolution

Max Planck (HU professor) published his quantum theory here, winning the 1918 Nobel Prize and reshaping physics.

Year
1990

Explore Programs & Courses at Humboldt University of Berlin

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BSc in Agricultural Sciences 3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
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15th Jan
BA in Area Studies Asia/Africa 3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
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15th Jan
BSc in Biology 3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
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15th Jan
BSc in Biophysics 3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
NA
15th Jan
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University Ranking of Humboldt University of Berlin

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Region: Europe

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Psychology
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Economics
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Geography
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Chemistry
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