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Humboldt-Universit盲t invests all its energy in being a place of excellent research and teaching, a fact reflected in its ranking among the Top 100 universities worldwide. On the domestic front, its interdisciplinary research and teaching focus has secured Humboldt a leading position in the German 鈥淓xcellence Initiative鈥�.
Humboldt鈥檚 main campus is in the heart of Berlin 鈥� a city packed full of culture and history. Visit countless museums, palaces听and cool hang-out spots. Learn about the city鈥檚 tumultuous past by tracing the route of the Berlin Wall, visiting the Holocaust memorial, or taking in the Brandenburg Gate 鈥� a symbol of German unity.听 听
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Summer Semester | 础辫谤颈濒鈥揓耻濒测 |
| Semester 2 | Winter Semester | 翱肠迟辞产别谤鈥揗补谤肠丑 |
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Guides and additional information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- B Arts/B Social ScienceSemester 2, 2019
I'll never forget my time on exchange.
- B International StudiesSemester 1, 2019
Berlin, baby! It鈥檚 the place to be 鈥� it was the place for me.
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits听per semester at Humboldt University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Courses are listed in ECTS, SP and LP. All are equivalent.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Humboldt University.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university, however you will need to identify a preferred faculty from the .听
You can choose courses from any of the faculties at Humboldt听which are open to exchange students, however, there are numerous course restrictions outlined below.听Please refer to Academic restrictions tab for further information.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.听
Find courses
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Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
The growing demand for rooms and the significant increase in rental prices makes it very difficult for students to find a flat in Berlin. Humboldt-Universit盲t seeks to coming to Berlin. However, since Humboldt does not possess its own housing, only a limited number of places in residence halls can be arranged for international students.
Cost of living
The has risen in recent years, however, is still more affordable than many other major European cities.
To obtain a residence permit in Berlin, you must be able to prove monthly financial resources of听鈧� 720听or a yearly sum听of听鈧� 8,640.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students may consult the听听to find further information on scholarship possibilities.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
When the application for a visa is made in the applicant's home country, proof of health insurance coverage may be required. If the prospective student has private health insurance coverage in the home country, this must be approved by a compulsory health insurance provider in Germany, which could mean that exemption is granted from .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Humboldt University has for incoming exchange students.
Contact the听听for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
51吃瓜网 cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October