Program Overview

Humboldt Perspectives Study Abroad Program

The Humboldt Perspectives Study Abroad program involves costs, which are outlined below.

Study Costs

Study costs consist of a one-off program fee and the respective course tuition fee:

• The administrative program fee is 800 euros, which includes registration fees and is non-refundable.
• The course tuition fee is 5200 euros, covering participation in 5 courses in total and is a fixed package price, not a per course fee.
  • This includes:
    • Subject courses and German language courses (up to five courses can be chosen)
    • Global skills and research training (several workshops during the study period)
    • Teaching-related excursions and tours
    • Teaching material for the course (analog and digital)
    • Access to PCs and Wifi, the university library, and the university's e-learning platform Moodle

Other Costs

In addition to the study costs, the following expenses should be taken into account when planning a stay in Berlin:

• Visa costs (depending on nationality)
• Flight ticket (outward and return flight)
• Health and liability insurance
• Accommodation
• Other living expenses (e.g., food, telephone, internet, leisure activities)

Course Changes or Cancellations

• Course changes can be requested up to four weeks before the start of the course, provided the maximum number of participants in the new course has not been reached.
• It is not possible to change courses after the course has started.
• Cancellation for the 2026 term is possible until May 31, 2026, and must be made by email. In this case, participants will only receive a refund of the course fee paid (minus bank or credit card charges); the program fee will not be refunded.
• If fewer than six people register for a course, Humboldt-Universität may cancel the course up to four weeks before the start of the course. Participants will be notified and informed of alternatives.

Discounts

• Students of a partner university of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin receive a discount of 25% on the program fee.

Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

• Scholarships for participation in Humboldt Perspectives Study Abroad are not awarded by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin but by external institutions.
• Possible sources for scholarships include:
  • Home university
  • Scholarship databases of the Ministry of Education or other state institutions in the home country
  • Organizations and foundations that maintain cooperation programs between Germany and the home country
• The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) also awards scholarships.

Payment Methods

• All fees must be paid in full in one payment by May 20, 2026.
• The registration will only become effective once the full amount has been received on time.
• Bank charges must be paid by the applicant.
• Payment can be made by bank transfer to the specified account.