International

HUGS – cours­es and events for in­ter­na­tion­al stu­dents

A large number of people standing in front of a large grassy area surrounded by a walkway.
Meet new people and discover the city - Walk and Talk in Körnerpark, Neukölln. Photo: Dmitrijs Borjajevs

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.

Are you coming from abroad for your degree programme or your doctoral studies at Humboldt-Universität? Then the HU GO STUDY (HUGS) supervision programme is there for you during your studies! HUGS offers a variety of workshops and events to help you master your everyday life at the University and in Berlin.

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This includes start of studies training, which supports you in finding your way at the University and using all the important services and platforms. In intercultural training, you can also become familiar with characteristics of German (university) culture and the labour market, and further develop your awareness of potential for conflict and positive communication.

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In a webinar series, you can prepare for application procedures and the world of work in Germany. Various cultural and networking eventsoffer you the opportunity to establish contacts and become part of the international student community of HU!

Some of the services offered take place online, and some take place in attendance. Register here to participate free of charge. We look forward to seeing you!

An overview of the services offered

    • Start­ing your stud­ies

      Supervision programme HUGS

      Your first HU semester is just around the corner and will bring completely new challenges. The HU GO STUDY (HUGS) kick-off Zooms are there to help students and doctoral students from abroad to get started: we explain everything you now need to know!

      Beim Studium in Deutschland müssen Studierende jedes Semester Entscheidungen treffen, welche Seminare sie belegen möchten. In den Kursen lernen Sie, was es zu bedenken gibt. (Foto: Julia Baier)

    • In­ter­cul­tur­al train­ing

      Supervision programme HUGS

      At the University, people from various countries and cultures come together. In our intercultural training for students and doctoral students from abroad, you learn to reflect on your own presuppositions and communicate confidently in conflict situations.

      Theologische Fakultät der Humboldt-Universität.

    • Work­shops on the world of work

      Supervision programme HUGS

      Whether you are still currently occupied with financing your studies, or you are already thinking about entering the world of work, these interactive webinars for international students and doctoral students prepare you for the job culture in Germany!

      Schreibtisch mit einer Lampe, einem Rahmen mit der Aufschrift "Wir" und Post its.

    • Cul­tur­al events and net­work­ing

      Supervision programme HUGS

      The HU GO STUDY programme makes it easy for international students and doctoral students to establish contacts and to become familiar with the University and Berlin from a studying perspective. There are joint excursions, themed evenings and much more on the programme!

      Leuten, die auf Rasen sitzen.

    • Groov­ing Walls

      Supervision programme HUGS

      Make your mark in the HU main building! Grooving Walls is a University art project by the Welcome Centre. It invites you, as international students, to design selected wall sections of the International Service Centre artistically.

      Gemälde im Rahmen des Projekts "Grooving Walls".

    • 18.09.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Campus Mitte

      Cam­pus Tour Mitte

      Get to know Campus Mitte together with other students! Faculties, cafeterias, libraries, cafes and meeting places for students. With many insider tips for the campus from students for students.

      Go to event page

    • 18.09.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Campus Nord

      Cam­pus Tour Nord

      Get to know your Campus Nord together with other students! Faculties, cafeterias, libraries, cafes and meeting places for students. With many insider tips for the campus from students for students

      Go to event page

    • 18.09.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Campus Adlershof

      Cam­pus Tour Adler­shof

      Get to know your Campus Adlershof together with other students! Faculties, cafeterias, libraries, cafes and meeting places for students. With many insider tips for the campus from students for students.

      Go to event page

    • 22.09.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Online (Zoom)

      Starter Kit

      How do I create my HU account? How do I get access to Moodle? Where can I get my semester ticket and my Campus Card? This course clarifies all the important questions you may have about studying at the HU!

      Go to event page

    • 23.09.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Online (Zoom)

      Por­tals for stu­dents

      How do I register for lectures and seminars? How do I register and borrow books from the libraries? How do I access the WLAN? In this course you will learn about central platforms and services that are important for studying at HU.

      Go to event page

    • 25.09.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Campus Nord

      Cam­pus Tour Nord

      Get to know your Campus Nord together with other students! Faculties, cafeterias, libraries, cafes and meeting places for students. With many insider tips for the campus from students for students

      Go to event page

    • 25.09.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Campus Mitte

      Cam­pus Tour Mitte

      Get to know Campus Mitte together with other students! Faculties, cafeterias, libraries, cafes and meeting places for students. With many insider tips for the campus from students for students.

      Go to event page

    • 25.09.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Campus Adlershof

      Cam­pus Tour Adler­shof

      Get to know your Campus Adlershof together with other students! Faculties, cafeterias, libraries, cafes and meeting places for students. With many insider tips for the campus from students for students.

      Go to event page

    • 30.09.2025

      17:00 — 19:30 ​

      Online (Zoom)

      Study or­ga­ni­za­tion

      In this course you will learn how to plan your semester step by step: How do I create my timetable? Which modules do I choose? How do I register for exams? We answer these and many other questions so that you have a clear overview right from the start!

      Go to event page

    • 30.09.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Online (Zoom)

      Por­tals for stu­dents

      How do I register for lectures and seminars? How do I register and borrow books from the libraries? How do I access the WLAN? In this course you will learn about central platforms and services that are important for studying at HU.

      Go to event page

    • 01.10.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Online (Zoom)

      Starter Kit

      How do I create my HU account? How do I get access to Moodle? Where can I get my semester ticket and my Campus Card? This course clarifies all the important questions you may have about studying at the HU!

      Go to event page

    • 06.10.2025

      10:00 — 12:30 ​

      Online (Zoom)

      Study or­ga­ni­za­tion

      In this course you will learn how to plan your semester step by step: How do I create my timetable? Which modules do I choose? How do I register for exams? We answer these and many other questions so that you have a clear overview right from the start!

      Go to event page

    • 07.10.2025

      17:00 — 18:30 ​

      Online (Zoom)

      Starter Kit

      How do I create my HU account? How do I get access to Moodle? Where can I get my semester ticket and my Campus Card? This course clarifies all the important questions you may have about studying at the HU!

      Go to event page

    • 08.10.2025

      13:00 — 15:00 ​

      Campus Nord

      Cam­pus Tour Nord

      Get to know your Campus Nord together with other students! Faculties, cafeterias, libraries, cafes and meeting places for students. With many insider tips for the campus from students for students

      Go to event page

    • 08.10.2025

      13:00 — 15:00 ​

      Campus Mitte

      Cam­pus Tour Mitte

      Get to know Campus Mitte together with other students! Faculties, cafeterias, libraries, cafes and meeting places for students. With many insider tips for the campus from students for students.

      Go to event page

    • 09.10.2025

      10:00 — 12:00 ​

      Campus Adlershof

      Cam­pus Tour Adler­shof

      Get to know your Campus Adlershof together with other students! Faculties, cafeterias, libraries, cafes and meeting places for students. With many insider tips for the campus from students for students.

      Go to event page

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