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Humboldt University of Berlin
Contact: +49 30 20 93 28 71
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany
4.17 / 5 based on 228 reviews.
Description:
The university was founded in Berlin in 1810, and the foundation concept of Wilhelm von Humboldt gave it the title "Mother of all modern universities". This concept envisaged a "Universitas litterarum" which would achieve a unity of teaching and research and provide students with an all-round humanist education. This concept spread throughout the world and gave rise to the foundation of many universities of the same type over the next century and a half.
85% of students recommend
228 reviews
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin review by Puia
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Living in an appartement is the best solution in a city like Berlin. The costs are pretty good and normally you can find really nice accomodations. Living in a appartament, shared by other persons, is also a good opportunity to meet new people, from different cultures.
Personal comments:
The housing at the Humboldt was really good organised. The Erasmus office answered to all my requests and necessities with efficiency and in a kind way. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Berlin is great city...do not miss the theater in Unter den linden, a tour in Alexander Platz, a dinner in an indian restaurant in Prenzlauerberg, etc. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
4.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The courses are extremely good organised. Language lessons are normally paid...not very expensive....the rest is free and you can find really all the subjects.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
arriving in Berlin without any knowledge of german language could be a problem if you want to follow the courses in the university. anyway, once you began the academic life you have to be follow all the lessons: the frequency is compusory 75%. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
At the begining, I was a little bit shocked. I was able just to say Hallo, and Wie get's dir? Day by day I improve my knowledge in german, going to cinema, meeting new local people,follwing german lessons. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Housing is less expensive: Berlin is a town where at the moment renting is not really a bussines. I spent in food quite the same as at home, but the quality was a little bit lower. Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Any. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Anything.Doing an experience as Erasmus is just a wonderfull experience through which you can discover yourself. Before going you had to know only that a new experience can only contribute to your growth. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Take it seriously.Studying at Humboldt is not a joke, even for an Erasmus student. FINAL COMMENTS
Giving suggestions is not always so easy. Each experience is unique. Anyway, just one advice: be curious!!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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