Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin epitomizes the unity of research and teaching. Those who teach here are also actively involved in research. In our seminars, we invite the students to discuss scientific results, to participate in the scientific process and to develop their own questions. Our university is a respectful place of openness and diversity. With the Humboldt International Campus, we have created an opportunity for international students to become part of this community. Innovative short-term formats with seminar and internship offers invite to come to the heart of the German capital for shorter periods of study and research. With these new opportunities, we are expanding and increasing the flexibility of our range of studies, making it even more attractive. Prof. Dr. Julia von Blumenthal, President
With Humboldt International Campus we aim to give internationalization at HU a new quality and strengthen relationships with our numerous international partners. We are focusing on various target groups. For students of all levels and young researchers from all over the world HIC offers appropriate formats for an individualized stay at Humboldt-Universität. Researchers at HU, but also international guest lecturers have the opportunity to gain high-level and thematically tailored teaching experience. In line with the Internationalization@Home strategy we also welcome Humboldt students to take part in selected courses taught in English. It is of great importance to us to understand HIC as an umbrella structure with which the International Department will continue to shape internationalization holistically in the future in close cooperation with Humboldt’s departments and institutes. Dr. Yoan Vilain, LL.M., The President’s Representative for International and European Affairs
Humboldt International Campus (HIC) is a study- and research-oriented institution of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) for students of all levels and early-stage researchers from all over the world. HIC combines various short-term programs of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Academic subject courses, research internships, German language courses, as well as (inter-) cultural insights – HIC unites a great variety of programs. Students and young scientists can choose from a broad portfolio and thus plan their ideal short-term study stay in Germany. The activities of HIC intensify internationalization at HU and encourage international research cooperations. HIC creates an international community bringing together HU and incoming students, as well as young scientists and serves as a central coordination unit for all matters relating to short-term stays in Berlin and at Humboldt-Universität.
HIC continuously conducts procedures of quality management. The performance of students in all programs is evaluated according to internationally recognized standards (ECTS). Our lecturers and project supervisors are experts in their field of research and perform their on-site and online courses or internships applying innovative teaching and learning methods.
The HIC team is an integral part of the International Department of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Thus, close cooperation with departments, institutes, and central units at HU as well as with international partner institutions is guaranteed. Course offerings developed by Humboldt’s departments and central units can be supported conceptually and administratively.
The professional and highly motivated HIC team creates and manages a variety of interesting and exciting programs for you.
The President’s Representative for International and European Affairs Director of the International Department
Dr. Yoan Vilain has taken over as acting Head of the International Department at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin on June 15, 2020. He is a French and German lawyer and has many years of experience in setting up and managing international master's and doctoral programs. In previous positions he was academic director of the European Law School and of the Graduate Center of the Faculty of Law. He completed his law studies in Lyon, Paris and Berlin and subsequently obtained his doctorate at the Sorbonne. He has received several awards for his academic work, including the Parliament Prize of the German Bundestag and the French Assemblée Nationale (2017) and the A. Grosser Chair at Sciences Po Paris (2020-21).
Managing Director Humboldt International Campus HIC
As Managing Director, Pierre Steuer focuses on strategic program development, budgeting, and human resources. He has over 15 years of professional experience working in International Higher Education. He specialized early in the area of project management, with a focus on international short-term mobility programs. Pierre has a background in Musicology and Cultural Studies, having completed his Master of Arts in this field from Humboldt-Universität.
Program Manager Humboldt Winter and Summer University Marketing and Communication HIC
At HUWISU, Program Manager Sanja Müssig is responsible for the strategic development of the Humboldt Winter and Summer School and is involved in all tasks required for running the program. She has been working at the International Department of Humboldt-Universität since 2009 and was engaged in different international exchange programs before she joined the HUWISU Team in 2016. As part of her diverse academic background, she holds a diploma in Economics and Engineering and a Master of Arts in Media Science.
Program ManagerHumboldt Internship Program Marketing and Communication HIC
As Program Manager of Humboldt Internship Program, Amrei Vogel is responsible for all aspects of the internship organization for international students, as well as for the planning and strategy development of the program. Amrei developed her scientific interest during her studies of Cultural Studies (Bachelor of Arts) at Universität Koblenz-Landau and Central Asian Studies (Master of Arts) at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Since her studies she has gained experience in international project management in various fields.
Program ManagerHumboldt Perspectives Study Abroadand Berlin Perspectives
Monika Sonntag is Program Manager for Humboldt Perspectives Study Abroad and Berlin Perspectives. She is responsible for the conception of the seminar program, is the contact person for the students and advises the lecturers on didactic questions concerning teaching in the international classroom. Her primary focus is on the internationalization of teaching and learning, an area on which she has already worked during previous positions at Humboldt-Universität. Monika studied Geography and Sociology at the University of Trier and the Université de Montréal and received her doctorate at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin on the topic of border regions.
Program Head International Parliamentary Scholarships
Eva Kleinert is responsible for all International Parliamentary Scholarship programs (IPS + DFPP), which are carried out in cooperation with the German Bundestag and the DAAD. Before joining Humboldt-Universität in 2012, she worked for 12 years as Senior Youth Project Manager for a British-German charity in London. She studied Educational Science (Dipl.-Päd.) at the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz and holds a Master's degree in Management Studies from the University of Westminster, London.
International Parliamentary Scholarships & Franco-German Parliamentary Internship
As Program Coordinator of International Parliamentary Scholarships, Lisa Hake is responsible for supporting the scholarship holders before and during their time in Berlin. In addition, she takes care of two short-term scholarship programs for citizens from African and Arab countries and is responsible for the Franco-German Parliamentary Internship. Before joining Humboldt-Universität, Lisa managed a fellowship program in the field of democracy and rule of law. Lisa holds a Master’s degree in European Studies from Europa-Universität Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) and Sciences Po Strasbourg.
International Parliamentary Scholarship
Magdalena Stindl has been working for the IPS team in the International department since November 2022, responsible for finances and housing. Before joining the IPS team, she was a foreign language secretary at the Institute of Biology and worked in financial accounting at Sports and Recreation. Since 2010 Magdalena is part of the Humboldt-Universität. After training as an office administrator and foreign language secretary, she worked in the International Affairs and Marketing departments at Arts University College Bournemouth.
