Humboldt University of Berlin

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 an tuition fee at HU Berlin. However, each semester they need to pay a semester fee worth EUR 355 (INR 39.9 K). 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 and by mid-July for the 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.

Getting a seat at HU Berlin requires an excellent student application, with a strong academic and extracurricular background. The university acceptance rate for Indian students is 18%.

It can be said that Humboldt Uni of Berlin admissions are very competitive for Indian students. However, Shiksha Topper Counsellors can guide students with their university and visa application, English/German language prep, and overall profile.

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