Humboldt University of Berlin

No, the tier 1 Indian universities like IIT/NIT and DU do not explicitly give any advantage in the academic evaluation at the HU Berlin. Look at the pointers given below - 

• This university operates on a highly standardized and egalitarian evaluation system. 
• So, your chances of admission are actually based on the individual curriculum and grades and not on whether your previous degree is from a tier 1 university.

No, HU Berlin, being one of the best universities in the world, does not offer a traditional MBA. 

It actually offers a highly academic and research-oriented Master of Science (MSc) in areas like -

• Economics & Management Science
• Business Administration

If an Indian student wants to go for a traditional MBA at HU Berlin, the closest alternative is the MSc in Business Administration (it is very academic).

HU Berlin uses a mix of both systems. It acts by using the eligibility-based model for its NC free programs while being really selective in admissions for some its high-demand and limited-seat programs.

HU Berlin is one of the most selective universities in the world, as indicated by its acceptance rate, standing at just 18%.

Humboldt University of Berlin has been ranked well by the Times Higher Education. The top universities are given below with THE rankings in the year 2026-

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

Yes, Humboldt University of Berlin has been ranked by the Times Higher Education in the year 2026. Given below are the important observations, take a look -

• As per THE global rankings in 2026, Humboldt University of Berlin is ranked #89
• This is a decline from its previous year's ranking of #84.

Humboldt University of Berlin is specifically known for its Arts & Humanities courses and not for STEM courses in general. 

Physics is one of the most popular STEM programs at this university. As per the QS rankings, these courses are ranked #98. Look at the other STEM course rankings under this university -

• Biological Sciences: #101
• Mathematics: #99
• Engineering & Technology: #225 (2025)
• Physics and Astronomy: #98

Students are not required to pay a tuition fee at HU Berlin. However, each semester they need to pay a semester fee worth EUR 412.90 (INR 45.3K). The fee covers administrative costs, student union services, and public transport ticket costs at the university. 

• Students need to pay the same by mid-Feb for re-registering for the summer semester
• By mid-July for re-registration to the winter semester.

The Humboldt Uni of Berlin is generally tuition free for Indian students. As a public university in Germany, it does not charge tuition fee for most courses.

However, some non-consecutive, or continuing education PG programs do require students to pay a tuition fee. This includes the GET MA (Global Studies Programme - Master of Arts) programme that requires a tuition fee worth EUR 10,000 or INR 10.65 Lakhs.

To know which courses require a tuition fee, check the official HU Berlin website.