Humboldt University of Berlin

Berlin · BEPublicFounded 1810

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75%

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Tier: Elite
Selectivity: Medium-High
Strong subjects: Humanities, Social Sciences, Physics, Economics, Statistics
Fit notes: Historic, prestigious. Some specialized English masters in stats, finance.
Tuition summary: EUR 0 (small admin fees)
English bachelor: Limited
English master: Yes
Teaching languages: English
Summary: Historic, prestigious. Some specialized English masters in stats, finance.

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Students
35681 (Winter semester 2025/26)
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International
18%
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International students
6279
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Acceptance rate
18%
highly selective; varies significantly by program, e.g., Psychology ~2%, Philosophy ~5%
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Tuition bachelor noneu
0 EUR
tuition-free
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Tuition master noneu
0 EUR
tuition-free for most programs; exceptions noted below
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Tuition eea
315–355 EUR
per semester; includes Admin/Enrollment fee, Student body contribution, Studierendenwerk contribution, Semester public transport ticket
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Application fee
75 EUR
Uni-Assist fee for first application
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Application fee
30 EUR
Uni-Assist fee for each additional application
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Application fee
0 EUR
no direct application fee charged by HU Berlin
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A deadline is a date for a given intake and applicant group, never a single number.

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EU, bachelor
15 July / 31 August
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EU, bachelor
15 January / 28 February
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non-EU, master, admission-restricted
~14 June - 15 July
Many English-taught Masters have restricted intake; check program-specific deadlines
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non-EU, master, admission-free
~28 June
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non-EU, master
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both restricted and unrestricted
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LL.M. programs
~14 June
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LL.M. programs
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Ielts
6.0-7.0 · Any
Most programs: 6.0-6.5; American Studies MA: 7.0; some accept 5.5
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Toefl
80-100 (IBT) · Any
Most programs: 80-95; American Studies MA: 100; some accept 72. PBT minimum 550-580 (where accepted)
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Cambridge
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C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE) accepted
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Uni-assist
Portal
Applications for most programs are processed via uni-assist.
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Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.

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DAAD Scholarships
~EUR 934/month + health insurance + travel allowance
International students with strong academic record; open to Pakistani citizens
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Deutschlandstipendium
EUR 300/month for at least 2 semesters
Enrolled students at HU Berlin; academic achievement + social engagement + personal circumstances considered No nationality restrictions; ~90 scholarships awarded per funding year at HU Berlin. Application after enrollment; announced in October for following year.
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Humboldt Scholarship - Sustainability & Global Justice
EUR 300/month for 1 year
HU Berlin Bachelor and Master students; interdisciplinary research project participation 15 positions available annually
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Program-specific scholarships
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Some fee-charging programs (e.g., LL.M.) offer merit-based tuition waivers
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Welcome desk
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Orientation days
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Visa support
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Buddy program
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Career services
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Psychological counseling
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Language courses
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Academic writing support
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Health insurance support
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Blocked account
Proof of financial means for German student visa. Annual amount: EUR 11,904. Monthly withdrawal: EUR 992.
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Post study work
18 months duration. Eligibility: Non-EU graduates of German universities who have completed their degree. Requirements: Completed degree from a recognized German university, Valid passport and health insurance, Proof of financial means during the job search period. Work rights during 18 months: Can work any job (not limited to degree field) while searching for qualified employment. After finding employment: Can apply for EU Blue Card or German residence permit for qualified professionals.
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Pakistani student society
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Living cost shared room
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Living cost studio
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