Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

International applicants apply either directly to HU Berlin or through uni-assist (the central application service), depending on the programme. Entry requirements follow standard German university rules: for master's admission, a recognised bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years, from an anabin H+ institution) is required. Indian, Chinese (including Hong Kong and Macau), and Vietnamese applicants must hold a valid APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) before a student visa can be issued; the APS is not a HU Berlin-specific requirement but a German visa prerequisite for those nationalities. German-taught programmes require proof of German language proficiency (typically TestDaF TDN 4, DSH-2, or equivalent). English-taught master's programmes typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Specific subject-level requirements and numerus clausus (NC) restrictions vary by programme and intake.

Application deadlines were not retrievable from the official hu-berlin.de website (Anubis bot-protection blocked access). As a general guide for German universities: winter semester (Wintersemester, starting October) applications typically close around 15 July for domestic applicants and 15 May-15 July for international applicants via uni-assist; summer semester (Sommersemester, starting April) applications typically close around 15 January. Students must verify current deadlines directly on hu-berlin.de or via uni-assist before applying.

Used - full application processed by uni-assist (not just a VPD). Applicants whose higher education entrance qualification (HZB) was obtained abroad apply via the 'My assist' portal regardless of nationality; uni-assist verifies the uploaded original documents, decides on recognition of the foreign qualification (German C1 certificate required at application; APS certificate additionally for China, India and Vietnam) and forwards the completed check to HU's Admissions Office for International Students - this uni-assist confirmation is accepted by German embassies as proof of application for the visa. Exceptions apply instead through HU's own Online-Bewerbungsportal (studienplatz.hu-berlin.de): currently or formerly enrolled HU students (non-exchange), master's applicants whose bachelor's degree is from or is being completed at a German university, and European Baccalaureate holders applying for the first subject semester.

The primary language of instruction is German. A number of master's-level programmes are offered in English, particularly in the natural sciences and interdisciplinary fields. Prospective students should verify the language of instruction for each specific programme via HU Berlin's course catalogue.