Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin
Location:
Berlin,
Germany
Language of instruction:
English, German
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Humboldt Winter semester): early October - mid-February
- UBC Term 2 (Humboldt Summer semester): early April - late July
- UBC Full Year (Humboldt Winter + Summer semester): October - July
*Students attending term 1 will not be able to return to UBC for term 2
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Land and Food Systems
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Students may enroll in regular degree courses or may consider the Berlin Perspectives program:
- A supplementary and interdisciplinary study programme for incoming international students, geared towards students whose proficiency in German may not allow them to follow the German-speaking curriculum exclusively
- Combines seminars in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences taught in English and German with a mandatory German course at HU's Sprachenzentrum
- A full course load in English for Law is not available
- Most universities in Germany provide a “Schein," which you will receive for each course completed - please be sure to keep it for your records and provide a copy to Go Global upon return from exchange
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Teaching at Humboldt is generally in German
- Some internationally oriented Master courses are taught in English (please note that there might be different language requirements)
- Students must have German language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or a TestDaF certificate with a TDN 3 score in all four parts of the test
- Each student will be able to take one German language course (either intensive before the semester, or elementary German during the semester) as part of their exchange without having to pay the course fee to HU (students will pay UBC tuition for the credits obtained - this is a special system that has been set up only for UBC students)
- Any additional German language courses will be covered by each student, as per the tuition fees at HU
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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