Campus Mitte at a glance

Campus Mitte is the heart of Humboldt-Universität - historically, geographically and symbolically. It is located directly on Unter den Linden, right in the centre of Berlin. Not far away is the Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum. It is one of the most modern and beautiful libraries in Germany.

Research and study

Academic institutions

Humanities, cultural, social and legal scholars study, research and teach at Campus Mitte. 

Libraries

The university library in the Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum is one of the most popular academic libraries in Berlin. It has over 1,000 workstations as well as quiet individual and group study rooms spread over eight floors. There are more than 2.5 million items in the collection, over 2 million of them in the open access library. The collection is supplemented by twelve specialised branch libraries in individual subject areas. The architectural highlight of the building is the spacious terrace reading room.

Moving history

Humboldt-Universität's Mitte campus is a place of living history: the first reform university was founded here in 1810 according to the concept of Wilhelm von Humboldt. To this day, the idea of the unity of research and teaching characterises the academic life of universities all over the world. Historic buildings, modern teaching and diverse campus life characterise this special place today.

Moving history

Humboldt-Universität's Mitte campus is a place of living history: the first reform university was founded here in 1810 according to the concept of Wilhelm von Humboldt. To this day, the idea of the unity of research and teaching characterises the academic life of universities all over the world. Historic buildings, modern teaching and diverse campus life characterise this special place today.

Humboldt Store

In the foyer of the main building, the Humboldt Store, the official university shop of Humboldt-Universität, invites you to browse. Whether books, accessories or souvenirs - here you will find useful, funny or historical items to take home with you. All items are also conveniently available online. Humboldtians also benefit from a ten per cent discount on the entire range.