Application Process
Application at your Home Institution
Application at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
- Application Period
- Insurance
- Student Accommodation
- Berlin Perspectives
- German Intensive Courses
- HU GO STUDY (HUGS)
- Studis4Studis Mentoring Programme
- Confirmation of Application
Application at your Home Institution
Each semester, the partner institutions of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin publish a call for applications. If you are interested in a student mobility at HU, please contact the international office of your home institution to find out about the application procedures and conditions.
The following documents need to be submitted to your home university
- Application Form
- CV in Europass Format
- Letter of Motivation 1 – 2 pages/ specify relevance of studies at HU
- Copy of Passport or Identity Card
- Transcript of Records with grade point average (GPA)
- Language certificate
- Copy of Bachelor Degree (for Master Students), or Master Degree (for PhD Students)
- Proof of Enrolment at home university for the current study cycle
- Learning Agreement or Traineeship Agreement, first draft
- PhD students attach additionally their PhD workplan (instead of the learning agreement), a letter of recommendation by the PhD supervisor at the home university, if available also a letter of support by the envisaged HU supervisor during the studies at HU
The home institution evaluates all applications based on the following evaluation criteria
- academic quality/scientific background of the applicant (CV, study progress and results, research results, publications, how matches the applicant the academic priorities of the Erasmus+cooperation)
- motivation for the scholarship
- language proficiency
- quality of learning agreement: does the application match the course offer at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin?
- if thesis work is envisaged: relevance of proposed thesis topic to the research fields listed in the call for applications, relevance to field of study, methodology
The proposals for funding candidates by the partner institutions will be examined by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Successful candidates will be nominated by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin for their Erasmus+scholarship. Erasmus+Grantees will receive their nomination confirmation from the Erasmus+ Partner Countries Coordinator of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, who will then prepare and sign the grant agreement, the invitation for the visa application, issue an insurance policy (if desired), and take care of flight reservations (in exeptional cases).
Application at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
After your successful application you will be nominated by your home institution. Once we receive your nomination, we will send you a link to our online application. Please fill out the online form and upload the the application documents.
Application Period for Erasmus+ Partner Countries Students
Winter semester: 15 April – 31 May
Summer semester: 15 October – 30 November
The application process will not be completed until you finish the online application. The application process includes the submission and verification of your personal data, as well as the submission of the requested application documents. Additionally you can choose from a variety of extra services (student accommodation, German language course, etc.)
In addition to the documents you have submitted to your home university, you have to provide proof of sufficient insurance coverage. Your insurance must include the following components:
- Health Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Return Transport
- Third Party Liability Insurance
If you have sufficient insurance required for the mobility, please fill in and upload the Insurance Declaration form and a scan of your insurance policy. Please note that most travel insurance do not include a third party liability insurance. If you do not have sufficient insurance required for the mobility and would like us to effect an insurance for you from our partner, please fill in and upload the Request for Insurance Support form.
Information about the insurance provided by our partner
The PROTRIPWORLD PLUS Scheme provided by our partner Dr. Walter GmbH consists of: Overseas Health Insurance, Personal Liability Insurance , Accident Insurance and Assistance Insurance. The insurance premium is currently € 1,48 per day, there are no age restrictions, and the following insurance conditions apply:
- Overseas Health Insurance with unlimited coverage of inpatient and outpatient treatment without deductible
- Emergency Assistance Abroad
- Dental treatment for pain relief including simple fillings as well as repair of existing dentures and dental prosthesis per case up to 500 €, medically necessary dental treatment as a result of an accident up to 1,000 €
- Outpatient initial treatment of mental illnesses up to 1,500 €, inpatient emergency treatment of first-time mental or emotional disorders up to 20,000 €
- Medically effective and reasonable evacuation of the insured person to his / her place of residence unlimited coverage
- Repatriation of the insured in case of death unlimited coverage
- Personal liability insurance lump sum for personal injury and /or damage up to 1,000,000 € as well as damage to rented property up to 100.000 €
- Overseas Accident Insurance: Disability max. amount 30.000 € (350% disability classification), accidental death 10.000 €
- Baggage Insurance of up to 2.000 €
- Social Sciences
- Cultural Studies
- Literature and Language Studies
HUGS is responsible for organising intercultural trainings, cultural events, wellbeing tutorials and qualification workshops for students at the HU, on the subjects of study orientation and cultural awareness.
Within 4-6 weeks after the application deadline you will receive the official invitation letter for the German Embassy for the period of your Erasmus+ studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin together with the confirmation letter with your enrolment date and the enrolment application form. If you requested insurance from our partner, we will also send you the insurance policy, which you will need for a visa application (if you should need a visa).