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.

    • 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.

    • Strate­gic top­ics

      Cooperations

      Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is committed to equal and responsible collaborations at a regional and international level. We are active in Central and Eastern Europe as well as in the global South.

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.

    • 25.11.2025

      14:00 — 15:30 ​

      Auditorium im Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum (Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 1) and online

      Circle U.

      Open Con­ver­sa­tion: Be­com­ing a teacher in times of democ­ra­cies un­der pres­sure

      What is it like to study to become a teacher in an environment marked by political tension and threats to democratic institutions? In this Circle U. Open Conversation, students from Belgrade share their experiences.

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    • 25.11.2025

      16:00 — 18:00 ​

      Room 2070a

      Circle U.

      Cir­cle U. se­mes­ter meet­ing

      What's happening at Circle U.? At the open semester meeting, you will get an overview of the alliance’s activities and have the chance to meet the team, the Academic Chairs and our Ambassadors.

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    • 26.11.2025

      17:30 — 19:30 ​

      Heilig-Geist-Kapelle und online

      Circle U.

      Cir­cle U. Christ­mas Lec­ture: "Wa­ter, Agri­cul­ture and Health in a Chang­ing Cli­mate"

      How can sustainable transitions in agriculture help secure clean water in the face of climate change? Where can we look for hope as rising temperatures fuel the spread of disease? Join this Christmas lecture to test and expand your knowledge and find optimism for the year ahead!

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