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HU Berlin University at hu-berlin.de

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world rank  163

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Overview

Established in 1809, the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Humboldt University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit, Pflege und Gleichstellung, Berlin (Senate Department for Science, Health, Nursing and Gender Equality of Berlin), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 214-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HU Berlin also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Control Typepublic

Entity

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (English) Humboldt University of Berlin
Acronym HU Berlin
Founded 1809
Motto Universitas litterarum
The Entity of Sciences
Colours Blue and white
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Campus Location

Address Unter den Linden 6
Berlin
10099 Berlin
Germany
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Phone Number +49 (30) 2093 0
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Fax Number +49 (30) 2093 2770

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Humboldt University of Berlin: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's admission information.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Humboldt University of Berlin has more than 5800 international students.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Admission Office Admission Office

Unter den Linden 6
Berlin 10099
(30) 2093 2951


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Control Type Control Type

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is a public higher education institution.


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Entity Type Entity Type

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is a non-profit higher education institution.


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's main facilities:


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Library


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's main services:


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit, Pflege und Gleichstellung, Berlin


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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