Application

Learn more about how to apply for Humboldt Perspectives Study Abroad.

How to apply for Humboldt Perspectives Study Abroad in Berlin

Are you interested in research-oriented and transdisciplinary courses? Would you like to study in Berlin for four months and acquire intercultural skills? On this page you will find all relevant information for the application process.

Participation requirements

Steps to the application

Application Deadlines

Participation requirements

To participate in Humboldt Perspectives Study Abroad, you must ...

  • be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at your home university,
  • must provide proof of sufficient English language skills (B2), as all courses are held in English,
  • be at least 18 years old.

Before applying, please contact your home university to find out about the recognition of credits earned abroad and the number of credits you need to earn during your stay at Humboldt-Universität.

Steps to the application

  1. Select up to five courses that interest you from the course list. One of these courses can be a German course. Participation in the accompanying intercultural training is an integral part of the program.
  2. Register online. After your registration, you will receive an e-mail with further information on the next steps.
  3. Please have the following documents ready to upload as scans (PDF):
    • Letter of motivation for your participation in Humboldt Perspectives Study Abroad
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Proof of English language proficiency (not necessary if English is your native language or the language of instruction at your home university). The following tests are recognized as proof of English language proficiency::
      • TOEFL IBT at least 90 - minimum 20 in each section
      • TOEFL paper based test - at least 580 - minimum 50 in each section
      • IELTS 6.5 but at least 6.0 in each section
      • TOEIC minimum 685 in all areas
      • CEFR at least C1
      • CET-4 (China) 550
      • CET-6 (China) 490
      • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - grade C
      • Cambridge Advanced Certificate - grade B
      • Duolingo English Test (DET) at least 105
    • Proof of identity (passport or identity card)
    • Valid student ID card
  4. As soon as you have been admitted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a request for payment and practical information about your stay in Berlin.

Application Deadlines

Fall 2026

Overview of dates and deadlines until the start of the program

30 April 2026
Registration deadline
until 15 May 2026
Confirmation of registration

after receipt of the complete application documents

20 May 2026
Payment deadline

for program fee and course fee

31 May 2026
Withdrawal period

Reimbursement of the course fee

July 2026
First online meeting of all participants

Getting to know each other and program preparation

31 July 2026
Deadline for changes to the course selection
26 August 2026
Start of the program in Berlin