HUWISU Winter Courses 2025 (Die Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)

Humboldt University of Berlin (German: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, abbreviated HU Berlin) is a university in the central borough of Mitte in Berlin, Germany. It was established by Frederick William III on the initiative of Wilhelm von Humboldt, Johann Gottlieb Fichte and Friedrich Ernst Daniel Schleiermacher as the University of Berlin (Universität zu Berlin) in 1809, and opened in 1810, making it the oldest of Berlin's four universities. From 1810 until its closure in 1945, it was named Friedrich Wilhelm University (German: Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität). During the Cold War the university found itself in East Berlin and was de facto split in two when the Free University of Berlin opened in West Berlin. The university received its current name in honour of Alexander and Wilhelm von Humboldt in 1949.

Eligibility 

Enrollment in HUWISU courses is open to students who are:

• enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. programs: Please see the respective course level on our website.

• at least 18 years old.

• able to provide:

  • Proof of sufficient English for subject courses - at least intermediate language level (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, CEP, Cambridge certificate, mother tongue, etc.).
  • Proof of German language proficiency for language courses. Therefore a German Language Evaluation Survey will be requested during the application procedure.

Please refer to the Common European Language Framework of Reference for Languages.

• Individuals whose educational background and experience qualify them for the courses they wish to take, and who have submitted their statement of purpose (letter of motivation). 

Fees and optional expenses

The participation fee consists of a one-off non-refundable program fee and the course fee. 
The program fee amounting to 160,- Euros is levied at a flat-rate and covers the administrative tasks associated with the enrollment process and course management.

Course fees vary from course to course (the applicable course fees are available on each course's website).The tuition fee listed at the time of registration is the official price for the program. Additional charges may be applied in the case of further bookings by the participating student.

The course fee includes:

• Academic lessons (subject courses/ language courses)

• Class-related excursions

• Cultural and leisure programs: Usually, the cultural and social program includes additional cultural or social activities outside the classroom once or twice a week. Depending on the chosen course we offer visits to political institutions, historical sights, museums, guest speakers, and events typical for Berlin and its surroundings. Although the cultural and social program is not mandatory and not included in the attendance rate, it is highly recommended and we encourage you to take part in this unique possibility to learn more about the German capital, its history and culture, and your fellow students.

• Course materials, e.g. textbooks, course binders, etc.

• Computer and internet access at the Computer and Media Service at Humboldt-Universität (for students Microsoft programs, for non-students Open Office programs)

• Local English-speaking student tutors will be available for questions and conversation during all cultural activities. Additionally, the HUWISU-office is open from Monday to Friday 9 am-5pm during the course periods.