# Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) > public · Berlin · germany ## Facts - **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02 - **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — verified 2026-06-02 - **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/) **Intakes and deadlines** | Intake | Deadline | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | WiSe (higher-semester/some MSc) | Sep 15 | Higher-semester entries and some master's programmes. Verify per programme on HU portal | | Winter semester — Bachelor, applicants with a non-German school certificate (via uni-assist) | 15 July | Applies to both restricted-entry and open-admission Bachelor programmes when the school-leaving certificate was earned outside Germany. The window opens on 1 June. The closing date is an exclusion deadline — a late file is not considered. Source: https://www.hu-berlin.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerben/fristen-termine | | Summer semester — Bachelor, applicants with a non-German school certificate (via uni-assist) | 15 January | The window opens on 1 December. Not every programme takes a summer intake. Source: https://www.hu-berlin.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerben/fristen-termine | | Winter semester — Master of Arts/Science with restricted admission, non-German certificate (via uni-assist) | 14 June | The window opens on 18 May — a full month earlier than the Bachelor deadline. Source: https://www.hu-berlin.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerben/fristen-termine | | Winter semester — Master of Arts/Science, open admission, non-German certificate (via uni-assist) | 28 June | The window opens on 18 May. The same 18 May – 28 June window applies to the Master of Education. Source: https://www.hu-berlin.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerben/fristen-termine | | Summer semester — Master, non-German certificate (via uni-assist) | 15 January | The window opens on 1 December. All Master categories share this closing date for the summer intake. Source: https://www.hu-berlin.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerben/fristen-termine | | Winter semester — Bachelor, open admission, German school certificate (direct application) | 31 August | Applicants who earned their certificate in Germany apply directly to the university and get six extra weeks; those with a foreign certificate go through the central application service (uni-assist) and close on 15 July instead. Restricted-entry programmes close on 15 July for everyone. Source: https://www.hu-berlin.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerben/fristen-termine | Deadlines verified 2026-06-02. ## Profile - **Country:** germany (DE) - **City:** Berlin - **Region:** Berlin - **Type:** public - **Fields:** humanities, law, medicine, social-sciences, economics, stem, education, agriculture - **Study routes:** direct-master, direct-bachelor - **Website:** https://hu-berlin.de - **Address:** Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin, Germany - **Data verified:** 2026-06-02 ## About Berlin is Europe's liveliest university city, blending cutting-edge creative industries with historical depth. The capital draws international students in large numbers; living costs are surprisingly moderate compared to other major European centres, though rising. Public transport is extensive and affordable. ## Strengths - As a public university, HU Berlin charges zero tuition for international students, unlike private alternatives. - Berlin sits in a non-fee Bundesland, so non-EU students avoid the €1,500 per semester surcharge applied in Baden-Württemberg. - A German EU degree is recognised across 27 member states, opening labour markets far beyond Russia or Central Asia. - After graduating, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa to stay and convert a degree into a work permit. - HU Berlin covers humanities, law, medicine, social sciences, economics, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), education, and agriculture — unusually broad for one campus. - Berlin's economy hosts major tech, media, and startup employers, giving students real internship access from day one. ## Watch out for - Most bachelor programmes at HU Berlin are taught in German; without C1 level, access to English-taught degrees is limited. - Non-EU applicants whose school diploma is not directly recognised must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) first. - Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) — approximately €11,904 for one year — before a student visa is issued. - International students may work only 120 full days or 240 half days per year, which limits earning capacity alongside studies. - Berlin has a well-documented housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation near campus can take months and requires early action. ## Scholarships - **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium - **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun). - **Researched:** 2026-05 ## Accommodation - **University dormitory:** yes - **Dormitory cost:** €280–350 - **Private housing:** €600–680 - **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin - **Notes:** studierendenWERK Berlin — 60+ halls across Berlin. Single room in shared flat (WG): €293–363/month; single apartment: €543–599/month. Deposit €700 + €75 service fee. Long waiting list — apply immediately upon admission ## National and EU scholarships for this destination - [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme) - [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups - [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme) - [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026 --- Canonical page: https://studyroute.app/institutions/humboldt-universitaet-zu-berlin Source of this file: https://studyroute.app/institutions/humboldt-universitaet-zu-berlin.md Each figure above carries the date its record was last checked against its sources. 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