Humboldt University of Berlin

Humboldt University of Berlin

About

Humboldt University of Berlin is a public research university with a broad academic profile across humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It is known for research-led teaching and for a central role in Berlin’s wider academic ecosystem, including collaboration in major research and university alliances. Students can expect a large, full university environment with extensive academic resources, libraries, and support structures in a major international city.

Courses

Cities

Courses209
Founded1809
Students37K (2025)
TypeUniversity
Controlpublic
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Rankings

Humboldt
2(2 in Germany)
QS
130(7 in Germany)
Shanghai
95(5 in Germany)
THE
89(4 in Germany)

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