Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
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Das Bild zeigt das Hauptgebäude der HU in der Abendsonne.
Monument to Alexander von Humboldt in front of the main building Photo: Stefan Klenke
Das Bild zeigt das Denkmal von Wilhelm von Humboldt vor dem Hauptgebäude in Nahaufnahme
Monument to Wilhelm von Humboldt in front of the main building Photo: Stefan Klenke
The picture shows the view through a window in the west wing onto the main university building.
View from the west wing of the main university building Photo: Stefan Klenke

We are Humboldt

We research, teach and work for and with society. Free. Independent. Responsible. Courageous and committed. Diverse and open. Aware of our history and focused on the future. Excellent. We are Humboldt-Universität (HU).

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News

Besucher*innen der Ausstellung OnWater.WasserWissen stehen vor einer großen Leinwand, auf der ein blauer Himmel und Wolken zu sehen sind.
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Open Humboldt

The exhibition "On Water. WasserWissen in Berlin" is running successfully at the Humboldt Labor. Around 50 free guided tours and 25 bookable formats will be offered until the end of the year.

Koen Lenaerts trägt einen dunkelblauen Anzug, mit einem hellblauen Hemd und bordeaux-farbener Krawatte. Er trägt eine Brille und sieht freundlich in die Kamera. Im Hintergrund sind Stühle und Sitzreihen zu sehen.
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Open Humboldt

The President of the European Court of Justice, Koen Lenaerts, will speak on 30 January about "Citizenship in Motion: Striking the balance between Union and Nation". The event can be followed as a livestream on YouTube.

Kerstin Kaufmann im Freien mit einem dunkelfarbenen Shirt und einer beigefarbenen Strickjacke. Im Hintergrund ist ein Gebüsch zu sehen.
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Research

The Einstein Foundation Berlin is funding eleven new research projects with 13 million euros. The focus is on the new Einstein Centre for Early Disease Interception and Kerstin Kaufmann's Einstein Professorship at Humboldt-Universität.

Beleuchtete Buden auf. dem Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Bebelplatz. Sie haben ein Zeltdach und ein beleuchteter Stern ist auf der Zeltspitze zu sehen. Im Hintergrund ist die Juristische Fakultät der HU zu sehen.

In her article, theology professor Ruth Conrad explains why light means so much to us at this time of year.

Georg Essen trägt ein weißes Hemd und einen dunkelfarbenen Anzug. Er steht vor dem Eingangsportal des Zentralinstituts für Katholische Theologie der HU. Es ist ein rotfarbenes Backsteingebäude.
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Research

Truth and freedom are mutually dependent. Georg Essen, Professor of Systematic Theology at the HU, sheds light on why academic freedom is essential in order to maintain a connection to reality in a democracy.

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We are excellent

HU is part of the Berlin University Alliance (BUA), Germany's first and only university consortium of excellence. The aim of the BUA is to jointly promote cutting-edge research and strengthen Berlin as an international centre of science.

Zwei Menschen erscheinen als Silhouetten vor einer riesigen erleuchteten Erdkugel. Einer von Ihnen zeigt dabei auf die Erde.

We are international

Students and academics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin benefit from its excellent research infrastructure and the intellectual vibrancy of Berlin. International networks and partnerships facilitate study and research stays worldwide.

Große Gruppe von etwa dreißig Personen steht für ein Gruppenfoto auf einer monumentalen steinernen Treppe in einem historischen Gebäude mit hohen Decken, Bögen und reich verzierten Wänden. Mehrere antike Lampen flankieren die Treppe, und im Hintergrund öffnen sich weitere Treppenaufgänge und ein großer Torbogen.

We are European

As part of Circle U., an alliance of nine universities across the continent, HU creates new and innovative European opportunities in learning, teaching and research. Circle U.'s offers are directed at students, academics and staff alike.

Studying at the HU

Studying at Humboldt-Universität is unique: it combines interdisciplinary education, research and practice. With more than 170 degree programmes, we offer students early participation in research projects and encourage critical thinking and open dialogue beyond the curriculum.

Mehre Studierende sitzen vor dem Grimm-Zentrum der HU und unterhalten sich, telefonieren oder lesen auf dem Handy.
Photo: Julia Baier

Studying at the HU

Studying at Humboldt-Universität is unique: it combines interdisciplinary education, research and practice. With more than 170 degree programmes, we offer students early participation in research projects and encourage critical thinking and open dialogue beyond the curriculum.

Research & Teaching

Following the example of our namesake, research and teaching at Humboldt-Universität are directly linked. This explicitly includes early-career researchers who are able to conduct independent research and teaching at an early stage. HU is an excellent research university that achieves top results in many areas in national and international comparisons.

Gewächshaus
Photo: Matthias Heyde

Research & Teaching

Following the example of our namesake, research and teaching at Humboldt-Universität are directly linked. This explicitly includes early-career researchers who are able to conduct independent research and teaching at an early stage. HU is an excellent research university that achieves top results in many areas in national and international comparisons.

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Open Humboldt

Under the motto Open Humboldt, we share our knowledge, expertise and infrastructure beyond the campus boundaries. We are in constant dialogue with business and society. We want to inform and inspire people, promote and enable participation.

Eine Frau erklärt Besucher*innen während der Ausstellung ein Ausstellungstück und seine Funktionsweise.
Photo: Philipp Plum

Open Humboldt

Under the motto Open Humboldt, we share our knowledge, expertise and infrastructure beyond the campus boundaries. We are in constant dialogue with business and society. We want to inform and inspire people, promote and enable participation.

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Our university

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin combines academic excellence with social responsibility. Guided by Humboldt's legacy, it stands for free, independent research, research-based learning and an open exchange of knowledge with society. It offers space for diversity, critical debate and new perspectives - right in the heart of Berlin, with a global network.

Im Grimm-Zentrum der HU
Photo: Andreas Süß

Our university

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin combines academic excellence with social responsibility. Guided by Humboldt's legacy, it stands for free, independent research, research-based learning and an open exchange of knowledge with society. It offers space for diversity, critical debate and new perspectives - right in the heart of Berlin, with a global network.

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