Humboldt University of Berlin

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   The short answer

   Humboldt University of Berlin is a public research university in Berlin, Germany, and it suits students who want to study at a large, research-focused university in a major capital city. It is a practical option for applicants who want an established German public university with a sizeable international student community.

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   What you can study

   Humboldt University of Berlin is a public research university. No subject areas or degree programmes are listed, so the programme catalogue still needs to be checked on the university website before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific rules. The university has about 6,000 international students, but you still need to confirm whether your chosen course has language or qualification requirements before you apply.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at EUR 450 to EUR 650. Living costs in Berlin will be separate from tuition, so confirm current housing, food, transport, and insurance costs before planning your budget.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university’s international student community is about 6,000 students, which may help with settling in. The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm the teaching language, visa requirements, health insurance, and whether your qualifications are accepted before you apply.

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   How it compares

   Germany has 326 universities, so Humboldt University of Berlin sits in a large national higher education system. Its public status, Berlin location, and stated tuition range make it more likely to suit students looking for a research university in a major city rather than a small specialist institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.