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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 David
Review by David, Queen Mary & Westfield College - University of London, London, United Kingdom
Law, Erasmus 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Its so cheap! University accomodation is literally located somewhere in Poland (nobody really knows). Suitable accomodation in Berlin is in great surplus, and can be obtained very easily through the Uni's SU.
Personal comments:
I lived in west Berlin (Wilmersdorf), the Uni's in the heart of east Berlin (Mitte). If I could choose again id find an appartment (expect 300 euros a month) in arty Prenzlauer Berg (just north east of Mitte). Its on the tram line (operates 24hr mon - sun), easily accsesible and near all the clubs, cafes, bars et all... its also a beautifull, in which you can actually witness Berlin's growth into a European capital. 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
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Personal comments:
Cookies (EXCELLENT club), and Greenwhich (EXCELLENT bar). Ost Gut (club) is a little shocking, but MUST be seen. The Panorma bar is inside the same building, and also worth a visit. Techno freaks can go to Tresor, I didnt. Its all so darn cheap, like London priced in Lira! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
4.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
A lot of english language ones are available for those not strong on the old germanic side of the fence. As these courses didnt count towards my degree classification I hit an intellectual highpoint with "Mediation and Negotiation Management"... got a 1st - shock / horror!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
No pastoral care, get used to it... German Uni's have 30,000 students at a minimum - what'd you expect? 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?
No, it wasn't. How much did you improve your German?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I lived in Germany before, and spoke fluent german... although a lot of people did improve their german by the end of the year. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Berlin is CHEAP (for a Londoner)! This means you can go out almost every night, to the coolest places on the planet. The only problem is...this inevitably leads to extremes, meaning you eventually get broke. The benifit being that by this point your also physically broke, meaning you give both your bank and back a break. Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
COST SAVING: Get a Barclays account before leaving... Deutsche Bank and Barclays have an agreement, meaning you can access your growing Barclays overdraft free of charge from any Deutsche Bank ATM! 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...
Dont worry, Berlin is so cheap any administrative nightmares (ie accomodation) can be sorted out on arrival. Get Angemeldet immediatly, you are not a human without an "Anmeldebescheinigung". It is a prerequisite for: bank account, registration at uni, telephone and most other essentials. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Dont expect luxuries or support from the Uni, get on with it and you will have the time of your life. FINAL COMMENTS
GET ANGEMELDET! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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