Guide for International Students
1 History of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2 Structure and organisation
3 Course counselling and application procedure
- 3.1 Counselling on courses, subjects and application procedure
- 3.2 Aspects of the course structure at German universities
- 3.3 Entry requirements
- 3.3.1 Educational qualifications for entrance
- 3.3.2 Language requirements
- 3.4 Submitting an application and deadlines to be met
- 3.4.1 Preliminary consideration of applications by uni-assist
- 3.4.2 Exceptions to the uni-assist procedure
- 3.4.2.1 Students with German Abitur
- 3.4.2.2 German citizens with foreign university entrance qualification
- 3.4.2.3 Doctoral students
- 3.4.2.4 Applicants for courses in medicine
- 3.5 Documents to be attached to an application
- 3.6 Feedback after submitting an application
- 3.7 Application formalities for exchange students
- 3.8 Doctoral studies
4 Before entering the Federal Republic of Germany
- 4.1 Visa formalities necessary for studies in Germany
- 4.1.1 Applying for a visa
- 4.1.2 Confirmation of application/applicant's visa
- 4.2 The cost of studies in Germany
- 4.3 Health insurance cover
- 4.4 Finding accommodation in Berlin
- 4.4.1 Student halls of residence
- 4.4.2 Accommodation provision for exchange students
- 4.4.3 Student hotels
- 4.4.4 The private accommodation market
5 On arrival
6 Studies
- 6.1 Starting studies at Humboldt, courses, examinations, etc.
- 6.1.1 The course catalogue | AGNES
- 6.1.2 A few practical tips
- 6.2 Teaching formats
- 6.2.1 Lectures | Vorlesungen
- 6.2.2 Seminars | Seminare
- 6.3 Assessing performance
- 6.3.1 Proof of academic attainment, credit certificates
- 6.3.2 The grading system
- 6.4 Getting advice when help is necessary
- 6.4.1 Course counselling | Studienfachberatungen
- 6.4.2 Student course counselling and Student Committees
- 6.4.3 Examination Boards | Prüfungsämter
- 6.4.4 Liaison staff for international students at the faculties | Vertrauensdozenten
- 6.4.5 Registration Office | Immatrikulationsbüro
- 6.4.5.1 Renewing registration | Rückmeldung
- 6.4.5.2 Temporary withdrawal | Beurlaubung
- 6.4.5.3 Exmatriculation | Exmatrikulation
- 6.4.5.4 Changing the course of study or university
- 6.4.6 The International Office | Internationales Büro
- 6.4.7 Teacher Training Service Centre | Servicezentrum Lehramt
- 6.5 A period of study outside Germany
- 6.6 Libraries
- 6.7 Student canteens and cafeterias
- 6.8 PC rooms at university and obtaining a personal e-mail account
- 6.9 Language courses at Humboldt-Universität
- 6.9.1 Intensive courses at the Language Centre
- 6.9.2 Specialised courses at the Winter and Summer University
- 6.10 In-service training options
- 6.11 Sports at university
7 Special features of studying on the basis of an exchange programme
8 Aspects of particular relevance for international students
- 8.1 How to finance studies
- 8.1.1 Student jobs
- 8.1.2 The "Heinzelmännchen" employment service
- 8.1.3 Tips for scholarship applicants
- 8.2 Points of contact for students in need
- 8.2.1 The International Office
- 8.2.2 General counselling services and information
- 8.2.3 Counselling for disabled and chronically ill students
- 8.2.4 Student Parliament | StuPa and Council | RefRat
- 8.2.5 Counselling and assistance by the Student Welfare Organisation | Studentenwerk Berlin
- 8.2.6 The Protestant Student Association (ESG)
- 8.2.7 The Commissioner for Integration and Migration
9 Student life at Humboldt-Universität
- 9.1 Meeting fellow students
- 9.1.1 Student Committees in the faculties | Fachschaften
- 9.1.2 The International Club "Orbis Humboldtianus"
- 9.1.3 Cultural and study assistance for international students KUSTOS
- 9.1.4 Mentoring programmes
- 9.1.5 Language exchange services
- 9.1.6 Clubs and community or neighbourhood initiatives
- 9.1.7 Cultural offers at Humboldt-Universität
- 9.1.8 Humboldt newspapers
- 9.2 Public transport services
- 9.2.1 Out and about in Berlin with the semester ticket
- 9.2.2 Berlin by bike
- 9.3 Shopping in Berlin
- 9.4 Bookshops
- 9.5 Post offices
- 9.6 Telephone providers
- 9.7 Broadcasting licence fee
- 9.8 Housing benefit
- 9.9 Household contents and personal liability insurance
- 9.10 The International Student ID Card
- 9.11 Cinemas, theatres and opera houses in Berlin
- 9.12 Student travel agencies
- 9.13 Travel
