International

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’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.

Are you coming from abroad for your degree programme or your doctoral studies at Humboldt-Universität? 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.

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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.

Studying healthily is central to a fulfilling and successful time at university. Hochschulisches Gesundheitsmanagement (University’s health management) offers services including exercise, relaxation, nutrition, advice and interaction

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

      Welcome Centre

      Your first HU semester is just around the corner and will bring completely new challenges. The Welcome Centre’s 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

      Welcome Centre

      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

      Welcome Centre

      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

      Welcome Centre

      HU’s Welcome Centre 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".

    • 22.10.2025

      12:00 — 13:30 ​

      Room 1066e, main building, Unter den Linden 6

      Lunchtalk: Men­tal health – tips for han­dling stress in uni life

      Studying abroad can be stressful – balancing exams, deadlines, and adjusting to a new environment can feel overwhelming. This session will provide useful tools and resources to help you navigate life at university while abroad.

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    • 06.11.2025

      12:30 — 14:00 ​

      International Service Centre

      Welcome Centre

      Lunch & Learn @ HU: How to thrive as an in­ter­na­tion­al stu­dent

      Are you an international student at Humboldt-Universität? Here you’ll find tools and resources to help you navigate your new environment, make connections, and just thrive. Shared lunch and Berlin tips included!

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    • 01.12.2025

      12:30 — 14:00 ​

      International Service Centre

      Welcome Centre

      Lunch & Learn @ HU: How to thrive as an in­ter­na­tion­al stu­dent

      Are you an international student at Humboldt-Universität? Here you’ll find tools and resources to help you navigate your new environment, make connections, and just thrive. Shared lunch and Berlin tips included!

      Go to event page

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