New York University (NYU) was founded in 1831 and today has more than 60,000 students. It sees itself as a globally connected research university in the heart of New York City, combining academic excellence with urban diversity and an international outlook. In its self-image, it emphasises openness, a spirit of innovation, and the promotion of social responsibility through interdisciplinary research and teaching.
As an internationally oriented university, NYU operates a worldwide network of Global Academic Centres in addition to its New York campus, including NYU Berlin. In 2025, following 30 years of cooperation, the university leadership agreed on a further strategic partnership.
Opportunities and insights
Through our partnership with NYU, we promote collaboration in research, study, and teaching between the two institutions. A range of funding opportunities is available to all members of Humboldt-Universität.
- HU Flexible Funds: With the Flexible Funds, Humboldt-Universität supports the initiation of new collaborations with NYU in teaching, research, and administration. Professors, postdoctoral researchers, and administrative staff are eligible to apply. Up to 5,000 euros can be requested per initiative. The call is issued at least once a year, with a deadline in November.
- Study stays at NYU: Are you interested in spending part of your Bachelor’s or Master’s studies in New York? Thanks to the direct partnership between Humboldt-Universität and NYU, you have the opportunity to study in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Broaden your academic horizons at New York’s largest university. On this page, you can find out about the available options and how to apply: North America - Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
- Study stays at NYU Berlin: The NYU Berlin campus offers two HU students each semester (at Bachelor’s level or in their first year of a Master’s programme) the opportunity to take courses on site. Here you will find information on the course offering at NYU Berlin, as well as general details about the programme and the application procedure.
- German Centre for Research and Innovation New York: General information on research and innovation funding in the United States can be found on the website of the DWIH New York.
New York University becomes a strategic partner university: The agreement was signed on 16 December 2025 by HU President Julia von Blumenthal and Linda G. Mills, President of New York University (NYU), in New York. More information
Meeting with Kagelmann scholarship holders: The Kagelmann Foundation provides financial support for study abroad periods for particularly committed and talented students and doctoral candidates at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, with the aim of strengthening their academic and professional development. In 2025, Kagelmann scholarships were awarded to four HU students for the first time, three of whom studied at NYU.
HU–NYU Conversations in Media and Area Studies: The Flex fund project led by Prof. Dr Nadja-Christina Schneider (Humboldt-Universität), Prof. Dr Radha Sarma Hegde, and Prof. Dr Arvind Rajagopal (NYU) aims to establish a sustainable collaboration between the two universities in the field of media and area studies, with a focus on South Asia. A lecture by Prof. Rajagopal is planned as part of the South Asia Programme during the Long Night of Science on 6 June 2026.
Contact
Charlotte Koyro
Consultation
The consultation for HU members on collaboration opportunities as part of our strategic partnerships takes place on the first Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11 am.
