Humboldt University of Berlin (HU Berlin)

Berlin, Germany · Public

Founded by Wilhelm von Humboldt — the model for modern research universities worldwide.

Admissions Data — Humboldt University of Berlin (HU Berlin)

Acceptance Rate	~35% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	35,000 students
International Students	16%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€314)
Location	Berlin, Germany
Founded	1810
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#128
THE World Rank	#80
US News Rank	#120
Research Output	Very Good

Notable Strengths

Humanities
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Law
Medicine

Scholarships: DAAD Scholarship. Deutschlandstipendium €300/month.

Applying to Humboldt University of Berlin (HU Berlin) as an International Student

With an acceptance rate of ~35%, Humboldt University of Berlin (HU Berlin) is a selective institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

International student tuition at Humboldt University of Berlin (HU Berlin) is €0 (semester fee ~€314) per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer