Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin
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Das Bild zeigt das Hauptgeb?ude der HU in der Abendsonne.
Monument to Alexander von Humboldt in front of the main building Photo: Stefan Klenke
Das Bild zeigt das Denkmal von Wilhelm von Humboldt vor dem Hauptgeb?ude in Nahaufnahme
Monument to Wilhelm von Humboldt in front of the main building Photo: Stefan Klenke
The picture shows the view through a window in the west wing onto the main university building.
View from the west wing of the main university building Photo: Stefan Klenke

We are Humboldt

We research, teach and work for and with society. Free. Independent. Responsible. Courageous and committed. Diverse and open. Aware of our history and focused on the future. Excellent. We are Humboldt-Universit?t (HU).

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News

Besucher*innen der Ausstellung OnWater.WasserWissen stehen vor einer gro?en Leinwand, auf der ein blauer Himmel und Wolken zu sehen sind.
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Open Humboldt

The exhibition "On Water. WasserWissen in Berlin" is running successfully at the Humboldt Labor. Around 50 free guided tours and 25 bookable formats will be offered until the end of the year.

Verkleinerte Version des Bremer Reiterstandbilds von Otto von Bismarck aus Holz, das in einzelne Glieder zerlegt wurde. Das Pferd hat den Kopf gesenkt und Otto v. Bismarck liegt mit dem Rücken auf dem Pferderücken mit Blick nach oben.
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Open Humboldt

The Senegalese philosopher Mouhamadou El Hady Ba will be our guest at the second Mosse Lecture on 18 December. In his lecture, he will deal with the recent coups in West Africa and discuss their relationship to questions of decolonisation.

Blick in den Ehrenhof im Winter mit Schnee. Zu sehen sind die Denkm?ler von Rhoda Erdmann und Hermann von Helmholtz, die von Schnee bedeckt sind.
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Study

Information on the academic holidays: Closing times of the HU main building, the cafeterias and libraries as well as the availability of the Compass hotline for students.

Bild der Nervenzelle einer Maus unter dem Elektronenmikroskop: "Neuron (blau) mit Mitochondrien, die Energieproduzenten der Zelle (grün)
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Research

International researchers have analysed the distribution of mitochondria, the energy producers of cells, in the brain. The results offer new perspectives on the organisation of neuronal networks and their performance.

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Study

The hourly wage for student employees will rise to 15.08 euros from 2026.

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We are excellent

HU is part of the Berlin University Alliance (BUA), Germany's first and only university consortium of excellence. The aim of the BUA is to jointly promote cutting-edge research and strengthen Berlin as an international centre of science.

Zwei Menschen erscheinen als Silhouetten vor einer riesigen erleuchteten Erdkugel. Einer von Ihnen zeigt dabei auf die Erde.

We are international

Students and academics at Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin benefit from its excellent research infrastructure and the intellectual vibrancy of Berlin. International networks and partnerships facilitate study and research stays worldwide.

Gro?e Gruppe von etwa drei?ig Personen steht für ein Gruppenfoto auf einer monumentalen steinernen Treppe in einem historischen Geb?ude mit hohen Decken, B?gen und reich verzierten W?nden. Mehrere antike Lampen flankieren die Treppe, und im Hintergrund ?ffnen sich weitere Treppenaufg?nge und ein gro?er Torbogen.

We are European

As part of Circle U., an alliance of nine universities across the continent, HU creates new and innovative European opportunities in learning, teaching and research. Circle U.'s offers are directed at students, academics and staff alike.

Studying at the HU

Studying at Humboldt-Universit?t is unique: it combines interdisciplinary education, research and practice. With more than 170 degree programmes, we offer students early participation in research projects and encourage critical thinking and open dialogue beyond the curriculum.

Mehre Studierende sitzen vor dem Grimm-Zentrum der HU und unterhalten sich, telefonieren oder lesen auf dem Handy.
Photo: Julia Baier

Studying at the HU

Studying at Humboldt-Universit?t is unique: it combines interdisciplinary education, research and practice. With more than 170 degree programmes, we offer students early participation in research projects and encourage critical thinking and open dialogue beyond the curriculum.

Research & Teaching

Following the example of our namesake, research and teaching at Humboldt-Universit?t are directly linked. This explicitly includes early-career researchers who are able to conduct independent research and teaching at an early stage. HU is an excellent research university that achieves top results in many areas in national and international comparisons.

Gew?chshaus
Photo: Matthias Heyde

Research & Teaching

Following the example of our namesake, research and teaching at Humboldt-Universit?t are directly linked. This explicitly includes early-career researchers who are able to conduct independent research and teaching at an early stage. HU is an excellent research university that achieves top results in many areas in national and international comparisons.

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Open Humboldt

Under the motto Open Humboldt, we share our knowledge, expertise and infrastructure beyond the campus boundaries. We are in constant dialogue with business and society. We want to inform and inspire people, promote and enable participation.

Eine Frau erkl?rt Besucher*innen w?hrend der Ausstellung ein Ausstellungstück und seine Funktionsweise.
Photo: Philipp Plum

Open Humboldt

Under the motto Open Humboldt, we share our knowledge, expertise and infrastructure beyond the campus boundaries. We are in constant dialogue with business and society. We want to inform and inspire people, promote and enable participation.

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Our university

Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin combines academic excellence with social responsibility. Guided by Humboldt's legacy, it stands for free, independent research, research-based learning and an open exchange of knowledge with society. It offers space for diversity, critical debate and new perspectives - right in the heart of Berlin, with a global network.

Im Grimm-Zentrum der HU
Photo: Andreas Sü?

Our university

Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin combines academic excellence with social responsibility. Guided by Humboldt's legacy, it stands for free, independent research, research-based learning and an open exchange of knowledge with society. It offers space for diversity, critical debate and new perspectives - right in the heart of Berlin, with a global network.

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