General Information
HU is counted among the top 10 German universities.
Founded in 1810, Humboldt University of Berlin is one of Germany’s oldest universities. It celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2010, and at the ceremonies held, Humboldt’s founding principles and his understanding of science, research and education were emphasized once more in Berlin.
Humboldt University of Berlin has undergone many serious changes throughout its history. The most recent of these took place during the Peaceful Revolution in East Germany in 1989. As a result of this change, many professors from both East and West Germany and from abroad began working at Humboldt University.
In June 2012, Humboldt University of Berlin, together with 11 other German universities, was awarded the Excellence Award. This award, given by the German Federal Government, was granted in particular for its future concept entitled “Educating Inquiring Minds: Individuality, Openness, Guidance”. HU is counted among the top 10 German universities.
In addition to topics that society needs, researchers at HU also conduct research on challenges that may arise in the future and share it with the public. HU devotes all its energy to becoming an excellent center of research and education. Its aim is to have a positive impact on society and the economy beyond the university while training young talent.
As of 2018, approximately 33,000 students study at Humboldt University of Berlin, about 5,000 of whom come from foreign countries. Education is provided within 9 faculties. In total, 424 professors and 2012 lecturers and research assistants work in these faculties.
HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN PROGRAMS
| American Language and Literature | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Computer Engineering | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Archaeology | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Biophysics | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Biology | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Geography | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Economics | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Philosophy | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Physics | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Business Administration | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Chemistry | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Mathematics | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Hungarian Language and Literature | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Psychology | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Slavic Languages and Literatures | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Social Sciences | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Sports Science | 3 years | German | Bachelor’s |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Even if you choose a department taught in German at the bachelor’s level, the university requires English language proficiency at B1 level.
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- Facade of the Humboldt University building in Berlin, Germany
LIVING CONDITIONS IN GERMANY
Germany is a highly popular country for Turkish citizens who want to study or work abroad. Although Germany is expensive compared with countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic, it is more affordable than countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland or Switzerland. However, it should be remembered that there can be considerable price differences between cities in Germany. For example, Munich, Berlin and Stuttgart are the cities with the highest cost of living. To look into it in more detail, we can compare rental costs in three different cities. While renting a home for one person in Stuttgart and Berlin costs approximately 700-800 Euro, in Bremen this price can be approximately 500 Euro. Bachelor’s and master’s education in Germany can be considered free of charge apart from the semester contribution fee. The semester contribution fee is a charge paid every semester that students continue their studies, and it can vary between 100 and 300 Euro. In general, when food, housing, utilities, clothing and entertainment costs are taken into account, Germany holds an average position among the countries of the European Union. Calculated on average, food and drink costs at least €200, extra expenses such as internet and TV €220, and student housing rent can vary between €300 and €700 per month. Germany currently ranks fifth among EU countries with an hourly wage of 9.35 Euro.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Accommodation – Organizing accommodation is very important when planning education abroad. Taking our students’ needs, preferences and sensitivities in this respect into account, we provide solutions in coordination with our partner schools. The accommodation solutions offered to students who wish to study abroad are generally as follows.
ACCOMMODATION AND STUDENT DORMITORIES
Dormitory facilities are available on the university campus. Students can also rent an apartment or a room at affordable prices close to the university.
For those who want to stay in a dormitory, the situation varies depending on whether it is a private dormitory or a state dormitory, and also on whether it is a big city or a small city. In Germany, state dormitories cost around 250-350 Euro per month on average, while private dormitories, being more comfortable and modern, can reach 400-500 Euro. In big cities, private dormitory rents, or room rents for those who prefer them, start from 500 Euro and can rise up to 700 Euro.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
After gaining a place at a university in Türkiye, are you planning to study in Germany but worried about the cost? Most universities in Germany offer education free of charge or at minimal cost. Scholarships are like an extended bonus. Here are the German education scholarships for bachelor’s courses that you should not miss!
- Jacobs University Scholarship
- Bayer Foundation Scholarships
- Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships
- Heinrich Böll Scholarships
- Master’s Scholarships at the University of Stuttgart
YÖK Recognition of German Universities
ALL universities and higher education institutions in Germany have YÖK recognition.
For diplomas obtained from higher education institutions abroad to be valid in Türkiye, they must be approved by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and an equivalence certificate must be issued.
Basically, the compulsory courses you have taken during your education and their content are required to be consistent with the compulsory courses, content and workload of the same department in Türkiye. If this consistency and compatibility exists, equivalence is granted to your diploma. If it does not, you may be asked to take the courses found to be missing at a university in Türkiye or to sit an equivalence exam. If you score 50 out of 100 in the equivalence exam, your diploma is granted equivalence.
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