- Oldest university in Berlin
- Offers various classes in English that may vary from year to year
- Almost 37 000 students
- Different faculties and institutes are spread across the city, and can be easily reached with the Berlin public transportation system
- Main building of Humboldt Universität located in the heart of Berlin
- Berlin is the capitol and largest city of Germany
- Population of 3.4 million people
- Berlin's architecture, culture, and fashion reflect the city's charismatic and multicultural flair
- City's memorials, streets, and squares tell the tale of its unique, turbulent history
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Partner university’s areas of study
- Teaching at Humboldt is generally in German
- Some internationally oriented Master courses are taught in English (please note that there might be different language requirements)
- Students must have German language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or a TestDaF certificate with a TDN 3 score in all four parts of the test
- Each student will be able to take one German language course (either intensive before the semester, or elementary German during the semester) as part of their exchange without having to pay the course fee to HU (students will pay UBC tuition for the credits obtained - this is a special system that has been set up only for UBC students)
- Any additional German language courses will be covered by each student, as per the tuition fees at HU
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
Term Dates
- Semester 1: Early October to Mid February
- Semester 2: Early April to End of July
Timing
- Students attending term 1 will not be able to return to UBC for term 2
Credits
Summer programs
- N/A
Course equivalency formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Credit transfer process
For more information about Go Global transfer credit
Passing grade
4Course Information
* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.
Type of Go Global Experiences
Course information and restrictions
- Students may enroll in regular degree courses or may consider the Berlin Perspectives program:
- A supplementary and interdisciplinary study programme for incoming international students, geared towards students whose proficiency in German may not allow them to follow the German-speaking curriculum exclusively
- Combines seminars in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences taught in English and German with a mandatory German course at HU's Sprachenzentrum
- A full course load in English for Law is not available
- Most universities in Germany provide a “Schein," which you will receive for each course completed - please be sure to keep it for your records and provide a copy to Go Global upon return from exchange
Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University
Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.
Exchange Tuition
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program fee per term, paid to UBC
- Some exceptions may apply
Scholarships and awards
The Go Global Award $1000
All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.
Additional awards
Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Check out international learning awards and eligibility.
Information for US students:
If you are a student from the United States, please check the US Department of Education Lookup Tool to ensure that any partner institution you wish to attend on Exchange is Title IV ‘eligible’ for Federal Student Aid for the year in which you intend to study there. For institutions outside of the US, select “Foreign Country” from the “State” dropdown menu.
If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.
If you attend an ineligible institution:
- You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
- You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
- You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
- You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.
Types of accommodation available
Housing notes
- It is important for prospective students to find accommodation in Berlin as quickly as possible because all the other necessary steps in connection with getting matriculated depend on having an address and the associated registration document
- If the search for accommodation in Berlin was not successful before arrival, staying in a student hotel or backpackers' hostel for a few days at a reasonable price is recommended
- Flat share opportunities advertised by students on notice boards in university buildings can be very helpful in the search