Humboldt University of Berlin

Indian students don't need to pay any tuition fees (for most courses) to study at HU Berlin. However, an enrollment/semester fee of EUR 355 (INR 38 K) does apply. 

For living costs in Berlin, Indian students need a minimum bank balance of EUR 992 (INR 1.06 Lakhs) per month.

1 EUR = INR 107.29

To know more, check out: Cost of Living in Germany for Indian Students 2026

Yes, Indian students can study at the Humboldt Uni of Berlin without learning German. Students can enroll in one of the English-taught courses at HU Berlin. These only require a valid score in language tests like IELTS.

For entry to German-taught programs, a C1 level proficiency is required from Indian students.

QS uses many important factors to assess Humboldt University of Berlin. The factors like Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Global Engagement, Learning Experience and Sustainability. 

The overall score this university got was 64.5 out of 100.

Look at the table below for QS score for Humboldt University -

The HU Berlin University applications can be processed via the Uni-assist portal. Typically, the application to this university should be submitted between Early December and July 15, 2026. 

Yes, to apply for the HU Berlin admissions, students from India are required to apply as soon as possible. This process can be completed via the Uni-assist portal as HU Berlin is available there. 

The students can go for processing, the document processing and any important corrections to be made. 

There are many things students can do at on the weekend at Humboldt Uni Berlin campus and outside it. Some popular ones are listed below.

• Take a walk to the East Side Gallery
• Visit the Mauerpark for karaoke and flea market
• Cycle, Skate, or Picnic at Tempelhofer Feld
• Enjoy panoramic views from the TV Tower

Yes, the Humbolt Uni campus is safe for Indian students. They get all the support they need to related to security and immigration. The campus is patrolled by guards throughout the day.

The CampusFit center also provides students a monitored, training area with a qualified staff. Services related to physical and mental well-being and emergency medical services are also available.

Indian food is very limited at the HU Berlin Campus. However, there are many food places near the university campus that serve quality Indian food. Some popular are listed below.

The Humboldt University of Berlin QS Ranking 2026 is #74 in Europe and #130 in the world. HU Berlin has consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in Europe as part of the recent QS World rankings.

Given below is how HU Berlin has performed in recent years as part of the QS Rankings 2026.

As per the Times Higher Education rankings 2026, some of the top ranked subjects at Humboldt University of Berlin are given below - 

• Arts and Humanities (#23)
• Law (#31)
• Life Sciences (#74)
• Psychology (#52)

Also, as per QS rankings 2025, the subjects like Accounting, Art, Biological Sciences, Communication & Media Studies, Engineering, Law and also Mathematics are ranked between #51 and #225.