The participation fee consists of the following:

Program fee: 500 EUR

The non-refundable program fee covers the administrative tasks associated with the enrollment process and program management, and includes the matriculation fee.

Tuition fee:
5 courses: 3.650 EUR
4 courses: 3.050 EUR
3 courses: 2.400 EUR

The tuition fee includes:

• Academic courses and German language course
• Accompanying intercultural training (several Workshops throughout the study period)
• Class-related excursions or virtual tours
• (Online) course materials, e.g. textbooks, course binders, Humboldt’s e-learning platform Moodle
• Computer and internet access at the Computer and Media Service at Humboldt-Universität for on-site students and use of the university library

Other expenses and costs of living

• Student visa costs (depending on student’s nationality)
• Airline ticket (round-trip)
• Health and liability insurance (approx. 50-80 €/month)
• Accommodation (approx. 600 €/month)
• Miscellaneous costs, e.g. food, phone, internet, leisure activities (approx. 300-500 €/month)

All figures are estimates.

You will find a summary of the costs of living as a student in Germany on the DAAD website.

Class changes and cancellation policy:

• It is possible to change language courses, subject courses and online courses up until four weeks before the course start date, provided that the maximum number of participants on the new course has not been reached. It is not possible to change subject courses once the course has already begun. Exemptions can be made for language courses if the teachers of both language courses (language levels) approve the change.
• If you cannot attend the program, cancellation is possible until 30 November 2022 for the Spring Term 2023 and always has to be done in writing or in electronic form via email. In case of proper cancellation, the participant will regain the tuition fee minus bank charges or credit card fees. The program fee shall not be reimbursed in the event of withdrawal. In case of a withdrawal after 30 November 2022, reimbursement is not possible. Exceptions shall be made in the following events: acute medical condition/illness (medical certificate must be provided) before the program starts and/or rejection of visa application for participation in the program.
• The International Department reserves the right to cancel courses four weeks prior to the start of the course if less than six people sign up for the course. In this case, the concerned participants will be contacted and informed about alternatives. If there is no satisfactory solution for the participant, the participation can be cancelled at no charge. The participation fee shall be reimbursed in full minus bank charges or credit card fees.
• There exists no right of reimbursement in case of no-show or termination of participation after the start date.

Please note that the tuition fee and the program fee must be paid in one installment. Payment must be made by 10 November 2022 at the latest. Registration becomes valid only after verification of payment. The applicant must pay the transfer charge. If you have questions concerning your payment, you are welcome to contact the Humboldt Perspectives Study Abroad Team.

With the confirmation of payment, your registration for the program is binding.

By bank transfer