Language of instruction
Limited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.
Humboldt-Universität invests all its energy in being a place of excellent research and teaching, a fact reflected in its ranking among the Top 100 universities worldwide. On the domestic front, its interdisciplinary research and teaching focus has secured Humboldt a leading position in the German “Excellence Initiative”.
Humboldt’s main campus is in the heart of Berlin – a city packed full of culture and history. Visit countless museums, palaces and cool hang-out spots. Learn about the city’s tumultuous past by tracing the route of the Berlin Wall, visiting the Holocaust memorial, or taking in the Brandenburg Gate – a symbol of German unity.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Summer Semester | April–July |
| Semester 2 | Winter Semester | October–March |
View the Humboldt University academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at Humboldt University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Courses are listed in ECTS, SP and LP. All are equivalent.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Humboldt University.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university, however you will need to identify a preferred faculty from the available list.
You can choose courses from any of the faculties at Humboldt which are open to exchange students, however, there are numerous course restrictions outlined below. Please refer to Academic restrictions tab for further information.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the Humboldt University course catalogue
Berlin Perspectives - International Study Module information
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the Credit Precedent Database (CPD) to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
The growing demand for rooms and the significant increase in rental prices makes it very difficult for students to find a flat in Berlin. Humboldt-Universität seeks to offer accommodation to every international student coming to Berlin. However, since Humboldt does not possess its own housing, only a limited number of places in residence halls can be arranged for international students.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Berlin has risen in recent years, however, is still more affordable than many other major European cities.
To obtain a residence permit in Berlin, you must be able to prove monthly financial resources of € 720 or a yearly sum of € 8,640.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students may consult the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to find further information on scholarship possibilities.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
When the application for a visa is made in the applicant's home country, proof of health insurance coverage may be required. If the prospective student has private health insurance coverage in the home country, this must be approved by a compulsory health insurance provider in Germany, which could mean that exemption is granted from mandatory health insurance coverage in Germany.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Humboldt University has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the German Federal Foreign Office for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October