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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.

Services & Information

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 04.08.2025

      16:00 — 18:00 ​

      online

      Welcome Centre

      Writ­ing work­shop for in­ter­na­tion­al PhD can­di­dates

      Writing 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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    • 31.07.2025

      17:00 — 18:30 ​

      main building, International Service Centre, room 1068

      Olek­san­dra Bi­enert on nav­i­gat­ing Ger­man uni­ver­si­ties and so­ci­ety

      Are you a Ukrainian refugee thinking about studying in Germany? Wondering how others have successfully navigated the German higher education system? Join us for an inspiring evening with Oleksandra Bienert, a Ukrainian researcher and activist, to learn and share experiences.

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