Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
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Organisation at a glance

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is developed and shaped by the Institutional Leadership and Management as well as by committed staff and students in various committees and offices. The aim is to achieve high quality in teaching, study and research as well as efficient administration.

Presidium

Humboldt-Universität is led by its Presidium, which consists of four members who develop the university strategically, make central decisions in research, teaching and administration and represent the university externally - in science, politics and society.

Die vier Mitglieder des Präsidiums der HU stehen nebeneinander auf einer Wiese. Im Hintergrund Gebäude der HU.
Photo: Stefan Klenke

Presidium

Humboldt-Universität is led by its Presidium, which consists of four members who develop the university strategically, make central decisions in research, teaching and administration and represent the university externally - in science, politics and society.

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Facilities and departments at a glance

Teaching and research at the HU are organised on a decentralised basis - including nine faculties, six Central Institutes and a large number of institutes. In the Institution Finder you will find an overview of our Academic Insitutions, departments and contact persons in the areas of service, administration as well as committees, representatives and the Institutional Leadership and Management.

Eine Wand, die wie mit goldenen Linien leicht gekachelt aussieht. Davor eine alte schmale Säule, kunstvoll mit Rillen.
Photo: Phil Dera

Facilities and departments at a glance

Teaching and research at the HU are organised on a decentralised basis - including nine faculties, six Central Institutes and a large number of institutes. In the Institution Finder you will find an overview of our Academic Insitutions, departments and contact persons in the areas of service, administration as well as committees, representatives and the Institutional Leadership and Management.

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Academic self-administration

Academic self-administration is an important feature of the German higher education system and means that the university as a body and its members organise themselves. Important decisions in research, teaching and transfer are made by the elected members in central and decentralised committees of the institution.

Eine Reihe roter Stühle mit rotem Stoffbezug und roten Armlehnen.
Photo: Stefan Klenke

Academic self-administration

Academic self-administration is an important feature of the German higher education system and means that the university as a body and its members organise themselves. Important decisions in research, teaching and transfer are made by the elected members in central and decentralised committees of the institution.

Committees and commissions

Student self-administration

Every student can participate in the various committees and offices of student self-administration. It is organised and run by students themselves and represents the interests of students vis-à-vis the university and the public.

Eine Stofftasche hängt über der Schulter einer Person. Auf der Stofftasche steht "Fachschaft Amerikanistik, Anglistik. HU Berlin."
Photo: Stefan Klenke

Student self-administration

Every student can participate in the various committees and offices of student self-administration. It is organised and run by students themselves and represents the interests of students vis-à-vis the university and the public.

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Facts and figures of the HU

An overview of Humboldt-Universität's most important key figures: From study programmes and students to research and staff to international affairs and finances. This overview summarises key data in a compact format.

Values of the HU

Humboldt-Universität stands for academic freedom, internationality, diversity, responsibility and an open, critical culture of discussion. It sees itself as a place of scientific knowledge and social progress.

Campus and university life

Humboldt-Universität is spread across many locations in the city. It has four main locations: Campus Mitte, Campus Adlershof, Campus Nord and Campus Dahlem.