International

Co­op­er­a­tions

In this photo, you can see a fairly bright light and three hands holding a camera.
Putting things into perspective together – it often takes more than two hands. Photo: Stephan Röhl

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is a hub for international collaboration and takes pride in maintaining a wide range of partnerships, spanning from informal individual-level cooperations to formalised strategic partnerships.

Our individual collaborations extend across numerous international teaching and research projects, which are driven forward through the teamwork of individual scientists. The regional priorities of these activities are determined in close cooperation with academic chairs and faculties.

HU's strategic partnerships reflect a university-wide, cross-faculty interest and play a significant role in building the university's international profile. We are also involved in various international networks to promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices with our partners and strengthen our presence in the international research landscape.

    • Strate­gic Part­ner­ships

      Cooperations

      Excellent research requires strong networks! Humboldt University collaborates with leading universities worldwide through its strategic partnerships to foster knowledge exchange and jointly address global challenges.

      A man and a woman shaking hands in a friendly manner and laughing.

    • Col­lab­o­ra­tion net­works

      Cooperations

      Humboldt-Universität is involved in the two academic networks Circle U. and CENTRAL, with which it consolidates its commitment in Europe.

      A crowd of people in a museum with the skeleton of a Brachiosaurus.

If cross-departmental collaborations are to be established and collaboration between individual faculties and institutes is to be promoted internationally, faculty contracts are signed. The International Department can provide sample contracts to support this. If the collaborations at the faculty level prove to be fruitful and compatible with several academic areas, this can result in university contracts that pursue common goals and pool resources from several faculties.

Various funding opportunities are available to support international collaborations, enabling our researchers and students to execute their projects and expand their international experiences. The International Department is available to help you find suitable funding opportunities for your international projects.

    • 05.06.2025

      16:30 — 18:00 ​

      Lecture theatre 3059, HU main building

      Circle U.

      Cir­cle U. Cli­mate Day: Fish­bowl dis­cus­sion "The em­pow­ered uni­ver­si­ty"

      To mark World Environment Day, experts from five Berlin universities will explore how institutions can harness their resources to pilot new sustainability approaches at different levels. Take part in the conversation!

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    • 22.05.2025

      18:00 ​

      Collegium musicologicum, Am Kupfergraben 5, room 501

      Cooperations

      Lec­ture: How mu­sic shapes thought – imag­i­na­tion and in­ter­sub­jec­tiv­i­ty

      Why do people spend so much time listening to music – and where do their thoughts wander while doing so? In her lecture, music psychologist Elizabeth Margulis from Princeton University explores the individual and cultural aspects of memory and imagination at play.

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