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.

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    • Strate­gic 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.

    • Jameel Schol­ar­ship: For doc­tor­al re­searchers from Arab MENA coun­tries

      Call for applications

      With support from the Jameel Education Foundation UK, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin will award one scholarship to a doctoral candidate from a country in the Arab MENA region in the natural sciences, life sciences or business administration and economics.

    • For stu­dents: NYU Berlin – Hum­boldt Schol­ar­ship

      Call for applications

      A new scholarship allows HU students to take up to two courses per semester at the New York University's Berlin branch and earn up to 6 ECTS points. If you are interested and can demonstrate commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion, apply now!

    • HU es­tab­lish­es part­ner­ship with the Col­lège de France

      Report

      With the Collège de France, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin gains one of France’s oldest and most prestigious research institutions as a partner. A new agreement aims to facilitate exchange with leading researchers across a wide range of disciplines.

    • 22.09.2025

      10:00 — 13:00 ​

      bologna.lab, Hausvogteiplatz 5-7 and online

      Circle U.

      Work­shop "Hy­brid teach­ing across bor­ders: from ideas to prac­tice”

      In this practice-oriented international workshop, you will explore key concepts of hybrid teaching, reflect on your own experiences, and develop a hybrid teaching scenario for your own course. Join us on-site or online – registration is open until 15 September.

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