1 University in Berlin

Of the 1 universities in Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin ranks highest at #130 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Across the whole list there are 7 courses to choose from.

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QS World #130 #12 in Germany Berlin, Germany

Humboldt University of Berlin

Public University · 7 courses

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EUR 450 – EUR 650/yrTuition (indicative)

1810Founded

35,000Students

6,000International

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#130 QS World University Rankings 2026

#12 in Germany

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Humboldt University of Berlin at #130 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Humboldt University of Berlin is cited most (10,722,617 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Berlin (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Humboldt University of Berlin, founded in 1810. Humboldt University of Berlin is the largest, with 35,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 4 bachelor's and 3 master's. The most common subjects are Languages & Linguistics (2), Economics (1), Agriculture & Environment (1) and Media & Communication (1). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (86% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (86% of courses with a stated intake). Humboldt University of Berlin offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Berlin?

Humboldt University of Berlin (QS World #130) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Berlin are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Berlin?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Berlin?

Fall is the main intake — 86% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Berlin?

Humboldt University of Berlin, with 7.

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