Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

The application deadline is a cut-off deadline ("Ausschlussfrist"). A cut-off deadline means that submissions made after the application deadline expires are not valid and will not be accepted. Compliance with the deadline is determined by receipt of the complete application documents. The stated application period applies to all international applicants including EU/EEA applicants.

Degree programmes with NC
Winter semester: 02 May to 31 May (cut-off deadline)
Summer semester: 01 December to 15 January (cut-off deadline)

Study programmes without NC
Winter semester: 02 May to 15 June (cut-off deadline)
Summer semester: 01 December to 15 January (cut-off deadline)

Application documents

We recommend that you apply as early as possible at the beginning of the application period. The final review of applications by uni-assist can take up to 6 weeks.

The application deadline applies to the receipt of your complete application with all documents by uni-assist.

Please submit your application with all required documents to uni-assist online. Save the documents in PDF format and label the files clearly, e.g. CV, German language certificate. Your documents are marked with a time-stamp when they are uploaded to uni-assist. It is not necessary to send the documents in paper form. Please note that all certificates and documents not issued in German or English must also be submitted with an official translation.

The following documents must be submitted with the application via uni-assist:

• Secondary school leaving certificate with overview of subjects and grades, please refer to the country information from uni-assist
• Overview of subjects and grades for your degree programme (Transcript of Records / Diploma Supplement)
• Module handbook (description of the learning content of your previous degree programme)
• Degree certificate from the university or, in the graduation phase, confirmation of the date of graduation
• Official translation of documents that are not issued in German or English
• Proof of the language skills required by the ZZR for the relevant master's programme
• For some master's degree programmes: Self-assignment form for the admission requirements and/or selection criteria (available as PDF on the uni-assist application portal)
• Complete curriculum vitae (from the start of school education to the date of application)
• Copy of passport or identity card; if you have multiple citizenships, all proofs
• If you are currently studying at a German/Austrian college/university: Certificate of enrolment with details of subjects and semesters of study
• If you have already studied at a German/Austrian university: Proof of de-registration/confirmation of departure with details of subjects and semesters of study
• For applications from China, India and Vietnam: Certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS)

Please also use the checklist to help you with your application.