The university is located in Berlin the capital city of Germany. It is the alma mater of 29 Nobel Laureates. Summers are warm and sometimes humid and winters cold often dropping into the minuses. The International office arranges and international club and allows German students and international students to mix. 

WHO CAN STUDY HERE?

The following subject areas have an exchange partnership with this university:

  • Computer Science (teaching in German only) 

Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a competitive selection process.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs from October to July. 

COSTS: The cost of living in Berlin will vary depending on your choice of accommodation and lifestyle. More information can be found here.  

VISA: You may need a visa and/or residence permit for your stay in Germany, please refer to the German Embassy website to find out if you should apply before you travel. Your host university will provide you with the most up to date visa and immigration information. 

ACCOMMODATION: On-campus accommodation is available but is not guaranteed. You will need to apply by the set deadline which is usually at the end of May. More information on accommodation can be found here.

HEALTH INSURANCE: You will be required to purchase mandatory health insurance for your time at Humboldt. More information can be found here

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