For doctoral candidates
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Internship
As part of your studies, you have the opportunity to complete an internship at HU or at a start-up of Humboldt Innovation. You can find out everything about the requirements and organisation on this page.
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Services & Information
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Visa and residence
Services & information
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.
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Finances
Services & information
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.
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Accommodation
Services & information
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.
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Language
Services & information
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.
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Health insurance
Services & information
In Germany, it is generally mandatory to have health insurance. To enrol, sign an employment contract or apply for a residence permit, you must provide proof of valid health insurance. Find out how this works here.
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Supervision programme
Supervision programme HUGS
HU GO STUDY, abbreviated HUGS, is a University support programme for students and doctoral students from abroad. It offers workshops free of charge on various topics and events to meet new people and to network.
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Looking for a flat? Special offer for HU members!
Humboldt International Campus
HU is offering centrally located, furnished flats and rooms for rent between 3 August and 28 November. This temporary housing is available to students, researchers and other members of the university community.
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You're invited: Circle U. hosts first Climate Day on 5 June
Circle U.
To mark World Environment Day, the European university alliance Circle U. is hosting its first Europe-wide Climate Day. Look forward to a diverse programme including workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, and guided tours – both online and on-site at HU.
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German language course A2 for international guest researchers
Humboldt International Campus
The Humboldt International Campus offers international guest researchers at HU a free German language course at A2 level. The classes are meant for doctoral candidates and postdocs and take place during the summer semester.
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24.06.2025
16:00 — 17:00
Welcome Centre
German tax law explained
Go to event pageKevin Helmboldt, our expert for tax returns, gives an overview of the German income tax system and explains for whom a tax return is useful or even mandatory and what you need to be aware of. Afterwards, he'll be available to answer individual questions.
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04.07.2025
14:00 — 16:00
onlineWelcome Centre
Writing workshop for international PhD candidates
Go to event pageWriting your dissertation or finalizing a research article? Book a free-of-charge one-on-one meeting to get clear, constructive feedback on your research and writing process! Sessions last 30 minutes, take place online and are meant for PhD candidates at HU.
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