All Levels
All funding: varies
Humboldt University of Berlin
Berlin, Germany
"Berlin's historic research university founded in 1810"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#130 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Humboldt University of Berlin
Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin was founded in 1810 and is based on Wilhelm von Humboldt's principle of the unity of teaching and research. It offers about 184 study programmes, with Medicine, Business Administration and Biology among the most popular. It is ranked in the top 100 worldwide by THE and CWUR.
Rankings & Recognition
#130
No QS World University Rankings position found; see topuniversities.com for the latest list.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Humboldt University of Berlin's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1810
Founded
Public University
Type
Berlin
Location
approx. 35,800
Total Students
approx. 18% of students
International Students
Popular Programs
Humanities
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Law
Economics
Life Sciences
Agriculture and Horticulture
Application Details
Intakes
Winter and Summer
Application Route
uni-assist (most non-EU applicants)
Bachelor deadline (restricted)
July 15
Master deadline (restricted)
June 14
Standardized Test Requirements
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Language test
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — N/A
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Notable Alumni
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Campus & Location
Campuses are in Berlin-Mitte, Adlershof and Nord.
Campus Details
Berlin-Mitte
Adlershof
Campus
Nord
Campus Forecast
Berlin
Main campus
Student residences
Continental climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
studierendenWERK BERLIN student residences
Residences across Berlin districts
Rents N/A on homepage
Dining
studierendenWERK BERLIN Mensa locations at HU campuses
Cafeterias at Mitte and Adlershof
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
Berlin university sports
Student initiatives and clubs
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 18% of students
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 for most
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter deadlines (third-party listing): bachelor restricted July 15 and unrestricted August 31; master restricted June 14 and unrestricted June 28. Check the official site for the current year.
Scholarships at Humboldt University of Berlin
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Deutschlandstipendium at HU Berlin
All funding: check university site
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school-leaving certificate; German test
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor degree; language proof
English Proficiency
Language test
Check university siteRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the HU Berlin international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply through uni-assist (or the university portal if the programme says so) and pay the uni-assist fee.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
5
Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
Campuses are in Berlin-Mitte, Adlershof and Nord.
Bachelor's
4
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Bachelor's
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
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📍 Berlin
Bachelor's
Business Administration (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Biology (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Physics (B.Sc.)
Master's
3
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📍 Berlin
Master's
Humboldt Master of Laws (LL.M.)
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📍 Berlin
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Master's
Euromasters in Social Sciences
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