Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

A historic university in central Berlin, model of the modern research university, strong in humanities, social sciences and law.

Berlin, Germany · QS World University Rankings 2027: =140

Known for

Admission

How students are selected: Open admission for many programmes with a recognised diploma; restricted programmes select on the grade (numerus clausus); medicine via hochschulstart.
How to apply: The university's portal, uni-assist for many foreign diplomas, hochschulstart for medicine
Usual deadlines: Usually 15 July for the winter semester (15 January for summer) · all Germany deadlines
Teaching language: Mostly German at bachelor's level; English for many master's

Estimate the chances Costs in Germany Germany admissions guide

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