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Information on starting the programme

Beginning your studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) is the start of a new phase in your life - exciting, challenging and full of opportunities. We support you with introductory events and helpful information, including the student timetable, so that you can get off to a good start.

Beginning your studies

After enrolment, set up your HU account, apply for your Campus Card and use AGNES for the course catalogue, timetable and examination administration. You can also find out about the study and examination regulations that apply to you.

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Beginning your studies

After enrolment, set up your HU account, apply for your Campus Card and use AGNES for the course catalogue, timetable and examination administration. You can also find out about the study and examination regulations that apply to you.

Checklist for starting your studies

Lecture term

Winter term 2026/27
12 October 2026 – 13 February 2027

Orientation events and preparatory bridge courses may take place prior to this.

Ein Vorlesungssaal. Man sieht mehrere Studierende. Eine Person sitzt in der Mitte. Sie sticht besonders heraus, eine junge Frau lächelt und schaut zur Lehrkraft.
Photo: Matthias Heyde

Lecture term

Winter term 2026/27
12 October 2026 – 13 February 2027

Orientation events and preparatory bridge courses may take place prior to this.

Academic deadlines

Insight into our campus

Welcome to Humboldt-Universität: time to get to know your campus. Where is what and what is going on at the campuses?

In the foreground is Bebelplatz; behind it lies Unter den Linden and the main building of the Humboldt University of Berlin.
A view across Bebelplatz and Unter den Linden towards the main building of the HU. Photo: Stefan Klenke
Students looking focused in the large lecture theatre of the Faculty of Economics (HU). A female student is laughing.
Students in the lecture theatre of the Faculty of Economics. Photo: Stefan Klenke
Students work at desks in a large reading room. The room features several striking tiered work areas.
The reading terraces in the main reading room of the Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Centre on the Central Campus. Photo: Stefan Klenke
Pedestrians and cyclists on Bodestraße in Berlin Mitte, with the Faculty of Theology building in the background.
The Faculty of Theology building is situated right next to Museum Island on the Mitte campus. Photo: Stefan Klenke
People and bicycle racks in front of the Erwin Schrödinger Centre on the Adlershof campus of Humboldt University in Berlin.
Among other things, the Erwin Schrödinger Centre houses the Campus North branch library. Photo: Stefan Klenke
Exterior view of the historic engine test bench building with its two distinctive round towers.
The historic and unique engine test bench building on the Adlershof campus. Photo: Nadine Zilliges
Exterior view of the Central Institute for Catholic Theology (IKT) and the Berlin Institute for Islamic Theology (BIT)
This building on the North Campus houses the Central Institute for Catholic Theology and the Berlin Institute for Islamic Theology. Photo: Stefan Klenke
Two women are sitting on a bench in the outdoor area of Campus North, looking at each other. They are talking to one another. Around them are trees and paths, and in the background is one of the campus buildings.
The North Campus, with its beautiful trees and large meadows, is the perfect place to recharge your batteries, study and socialise. Photo: Stefan Klenke
Four people are carrying a long black net across a field. In the foreground are several rows of red plants in flower pots.
Students working in a field on the Dahlem campus. Photo: Stefan Klenke
Exterior view of the multi-storey CUBES Circle research building on the HU Dahlem campus.
Research into sustainable, urban food production in closed-loop systems is being carried out at the CUBES Circle research building on the Dahlem campus. Photo: Stefan Klenke
Greenhouses and plants on the HU Dahlem campus. In the background, the campus’s red-brick main buildings
Photo: Stefan Klenke

Our campus

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How to create a timetable with Agnes?

At Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, you create your own timetable. To do this, use the study and examination regulations as well as the study plans for your subject. In AGNES you select modules and courses, enter them in your personal timetable and receive the final group allocation. You can find details on transferable modules, credit points or special cases for teachers directly in the AGNES help centre. If you have any questions, the orientation events and the student counselling service at your institute can help.

This video provides an overview of the functions in Agnes for creating a timetable as well as an excursus on the use of the respective underlying study regulations.

Drei farbige HU-Tassen gefüllt mit HU-Bleistiften auf einem Regal des Humboldtstores im Hauptgebäude der HU.

Humboldt Store

Humboldt-Innovation runs the official Unishop in the foyer of the main building of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. All HumboldtStore items are also available online. Humboldtians receive a 10% discount on all items.

Any questions?

Compass - the HU's central contact point - will help you with questions about applying and studying and will direct you to the right office if necessary. On our services page you will also find all the support services offered by the HU - from starting your studies and crisis support to career planning.

Ein Student arbeitet an einem Bibliotheks-Schreibtisch mit Laptop und großem Computer-Bildschirm.
Photo: Matthias Heyde

Any questions?

Compass - the HU's central contact point - will help you with questions about applying and studying and will direct you to the right office if necessary. On our services page you will also find all the support services offered by the HU - from starting your studies and crisis support to career planning.

Compass hotline