Com­ing to Hum­boldt-Uni­ver­sität

In recognition of its historical responsibility, Humboldt-Universität supports scholars at risk. Learn here how our initiatives and networks promote academic freedom.

Are you going to travel to Berlin and are wondering whether you need a visa and how to apply for one? Are you in Berlin and wondering what a residence permit is and what the conditions are? Then this page is the right place for you.

Would you like to come to Humboldt-Universität to study, do a doctorate or research and are wondering how to fund this? On this page, you will find tips and useful resources for financial support.

How do you find a place to live in Berlin? What search options are there, what costs should you expect, and what should you bear in mind? Here you will find information and tips on how to find what you are looking for.

Language is one of the most important elements of well-being and success when entering a new culture. If you come to Berlin, we recommend that you improve your German skills before you leave. Humboldt-Universität can help you with this.

HU’s Welcome Centre supports students and doctoral students from abroad. It offers workshops free of charge on various topics and events to meet new people and to network.

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls on 25 November, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is organising a campaign week for FLINTA* (women, lesbians, intersex, trans and agender people).

Doctoral work in international settings offers rich opportunities — and communication is key to making the most of them. A webinar offered by the Humboldt Graduate School explores how culture shapes communication, feedback, and collaboration styles.

The Faculty of Theology welcomes an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow: Dr Nidhin Donald will spend two years conducting research at the Chair of Early Modern and Modern History of Christianity. His work focuses on Catholic magazines in postcolonial India.