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Humboldt University of Berlin M.A. Highlights 2026
Humboldt University of Berlin offers M.A. program of duration 2 years to international students, including Indians. Applicants who want to excel with strong academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular merit and a variety of other academic and professional opportunities must choose this course. There are 58 M.A. courses available for international students. Among the available, some of the most popular specializations include International Relations, Development Studies and Creative & Professional Writing. International students need to pay the first-year tuition fee for Humboldt University of Berlin M.A. program which is EUR 2,500 - 9,000. International students are also required to have a budget to cover other expenses like rent, meals, transportation and more.
Humboldt University of Berlin M.A. Admission Requirements and Eligibility
Students need to adhere to certain guidelines and fulfil basic eligibility requirements to be able to enroll in the M.A. program and complete Humboldt University of Berlin admission. The steps include scores in exams accepted by the univ and submission of required documents. The exam scores accepted by the univ are of
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
Humboldt University of Berlin MA in English Literature admission requirements for international students are given below:
- English language proficiency: C1 level of proficiency / IELTS with 6.5 bands or TOEFL score of 100
- German language proficiency: B2 level proficiency in German
- A BA in English Studies or in Comparative Literature is required or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 60 credit points in English studies
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Humboldt University of Berlin M.A. Rankings
The M.A. course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, M.A. ranked #33 in 2025. International students can check the Humboldt University of Berlin rankings below:
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| World Ranking | #54 | #31 | #33 |
| Country Ranking | #2 | #1 | #1 |
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All of the HU of Berlin courses are taught in German thus it is mandated by the university for the applicants to submit the proof of C1 German language proficiency. Some of the certificates accepted by Humboldt as proof of the language proficiency include Goethe-Zerifikat C1, telc C1, telc C1 Hochsc
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Yes, a health insurance is mandatory for Indian students planning to study in Germany. The health insurance helps cover for doctor visits, emergency care, and hospital treatments. A public health insurance is usually more affordable. A public healthcare plan costs between EUR 120 and EUR 150 or INR
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Yes, Humboldt University of Berlin accepts students belonging to both local and international level. However with an Humboldt Uni acceptance rate of just 18% it is to be noted that the admission criteria of the university are rather selective. The total no. of international students enrolled at Humb
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HU of Berlin acceptance rate is 18% making it competitive to gain admission at the university. This makes admission criteria of Humboldt University of Berlin extremely tough for local and foreign students alike.
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Yes, Max Planck did attend HU Berlin. He studied at the University for two semesters between 1877 and 1878. Back then, HU Berlin was known as the University of Berlin.
Planck is considered the "Father of Quantum Theory". He also won a Nobel Prize in 1818 and gave the Planck constant that linked energ
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