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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New portal for international researchers launched
Berlin University Alliance
Berlin ist ein führender Standort für Forschung und Innovation. Das neue Global Scholars Gateway Berlin der Berlin University Alliance bietet internationalen Forschenden den idealen Ausgangspunkt für den Einstieg in eine wissenschaftliche Laufbahn in der Hauptstadt.
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Invitation: German-Turkish psychiatry society turns 30
Event
The Deutsch-Türkische Gesellschaft für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und psychosoziale Gesundheit is turning 30 and will celebrate its anniversary on 17 and 18 October with a two-day programme at Humboldt-Universität. The focus will be on the theme of intercultural psychiatry.
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Roundtable: "Heritage Urgencies: Perspectives from Research"
Event
Today's cultural heritage is shaped by a complex global dynamic that raises fundamental questions anew: What is preserved? Who decides on its value, and how? These questions will be discussed by a panel of international scholars at Humboldt-Universität on 16 July.
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04.08.2025
16:00 — 18:00 ​
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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30.07.2025
14:30 — 18:00 ​
main building, Room 2249aWelcome Centre
Diversity training
Go to event pageJoin this interactive diversity training to sharpen your understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion – both in theory and with practical everyday examples. Become an inclusive academic player and help foster respectful dialogue and diverse learning environments!
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