Master in Computer Science 

at HU Berlin, Berlin

Although there are minimal to zero tuition fees at the Humboldt University of Berlin for international students, it becomes extremely important for them to have an idea about the cost of living at the university to plan their finances and avail financial aids or scholarships, if needed. The table below gives an idea of the cost of attendance at HU Berlin for international students:

As such, no cost to study for Humboldt University of Berlin has been mentioned. But, there are other fees that students have to pay in order to study at this university. This includes the following for international students:

Cost of Living: A student needs around €861 per month (Around INR 78,000) to stay in Germany.

Note: The above given currency conversion rate is as per 1€ = INR 91.15

Also Check: Check Cost of Living in Germany 

For their international students, Humboldt University of Berlin offers 63 Bachelor's programs,  71 Master's courses as well as Diploma programs. Annual tuition fee required to pursue a degree course at Bern University is around 8L on an average, which can be considered affordable as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:

Usually, the language of instruction at Humboldt University of Berlin is German. All undergraduate programs are taught in German, but, there are some internationally oriented master’s courses as well as individual lectures and seminars that are taught in English. Note that there might be different language requirements for various master’s degrees. Applicants of a bachelor’s and German language master’s degree need to have German language skills at Level C1. 

Check the details about German Language Requirements to Study in Germany from here 

Humboldt University offers an MS in Computer Science Program, which is considered one of the best specialisation programs present in Germany, especially for individuals who want to develop advanced skills in the field of technology. There are no tuition fees for international students. The duration of the programme is generally 2 years. The programme provides core subjects like Algorithms and Models, Data and Knowledge Management, and many more, and electives like Distributed Systems, ML, Data Mining, Cryptography, and Computation Theory, among others. Data Scientists, System Analysts and It consultants are some of the popular roles graduates go for, and their average salary range is around INR 51 L – INR 81 L.

Humboldt University of Berlin offers a total of 189 degree courses. An international student can study Bachelor Courses (excluding secondary subjects), Mono Bachelor, Combination Bachelor without Teacher Training Option/Reference, Combination Bachelor with Teacher Training Option /Reference, Consecutive Master courses, Postgraduate and Certificate Studies, Diploma courses in subjects such as Law, Archaeology, Art & Visual History, Social Sciences, Education Studies, Agriculture & Horticulture, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics and many more.

Humboldt University of Berlin offers a range of more than 170 programs for their international students in leading fields of education. According to the US News and World Report Ranking, the top Humboldt University of Berlin programs are:

• Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems (#9);
• Immunology (#27);
• Neuroscience and Behavior (#30);
• Molecular Biology and Genetics (#32);
• Infectious Diseases (#37); and
• Cell Biology (#45).

Various programs and trusts are there that provide support to international students. If the applicants want to apply for a scholarship, they must consider the following:

• As per the requirements of the scholarships, references, letters of recommendation or certificates and a current CV are required
• A completed application form and a cover letters are also necessary
• While some scholarships have no preferences for applicants, for others there are application deadlines or are limited only for master’s or doctoral students or international students
• Community volunteer work is often a requirement and should be presented in the cover letter and showcased through sports or references

The possible scholarships in Germany and Berlin are:

• DAAD
• myStipendium
• Stipendiumplus

Also Read: Scholarships in Germany for International Students 

Students must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria and fulfill the mandatory requirements to get admitted to Humboldt University of Berlin. The requirements to get into Humboldt University of Berlin are given below:

• Academic degree
• Language proficiency
• Supporting documents
• Test scores
• Program specific requirements
• Citizenship requirements

The following are the general necessary documents required for admission:

• Academic records
• An updated CV/resume
• Letters of recommendation or refernces
• Personal essay or Statements of purpose
• Englis language proficiency test scores
• Standardized test scores like GMAT/GRE
• Completed and signed application form
• A valid passport
• APS Certificate