Study Abroad | Berlin

The program offers the opportunity to complete a study period of three months at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, together with other students from around the globe. The Humboldt Interdisciplinary Studies program builds on Alexander and Wilhelm von Humboldt’s long-standing insight that traveling to new places, questioning seemingly self-evident things, and exchanging ideas between students and researchers, are fundamental to research and teaching. All elective courses are taught in English. German language is optional. 

The program aims to give international students the opportunity to explore new things and expand their own horizons in a number of ways: 

Courses are open to students from all subjects and create an interdisciplinary learning environment. They include excursions into the city of Berlin to address and discover its diversity and history from different disciplinary perspectives. 

The accompanying intercultural training is an integral part of the program. It takes place right at the beginning as well as throughout the study period. Students reflect on their study abroad experience and learn more about cultural diversity in class, and in Berlin. Upon completion, students will have gained global skills and receive a certificate. 

Lecturers use a variety of interactive working methods in order to make the course a rich learning experience for all participants. Students are encouraged to express, discuss and exchange different ideas and develop new perspectives. The students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences are always taken into account for the learning process. 

The interdisciplinary approach to a wide range of topics related to Berlin, Germany, and Europe characterizes the program. Most courses feature excursions within the city of Berlin, related to the subject matter of the class. 

Students can choose up to five electives for a total of 15 credits. One elective class may be substituted by a German class. A regular course load is five classes. 

The program offers the opportunity to complete a study period of three months at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, together with other students from around the globe. The Humboldt Interdisciplinary Studies program builds on Alexander and Wilhelm von Humboldt’s long-standing insight that traveling to new places, questioning seemingly self-evident things, and exchanging ideas between students and researchers, are fundamental to research and teaching. All elective courses are taught in English. German language is optional. 

The program aims to give international students the opportunity to explore new things and expand their own horizons in a number of ways: 

Courses are open to students from all subjects and create an interdisciplinary learning environment. They include excursions into the city of Berlin to address and discover its diversity and history from different disciplinary perspectives. 

The accompanying intercultural training is an integral part of the program. It takes place right at the beginning as well as throughout the study period. Students reflect on their study abroad experience and learn more about cultural diversity in class, and in Berlin. Upon completion, students will have gained global skills and receive a certificate. 

Lecturers use a variety of interactive working methods in order to make the course a rich learning experience for all participants. Students are encouraged to express, discuss and exchange different ideas and develop new perspectives. The students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences are always taken into account for the learning process. 

The interdisciplinary approach to a wide range of topics related to Berlin, Germany, and Europe characterizes the program. Most courses feature excursions within the city of Berlin, related to the subject matter of the class. 

Students can choose up to five electives for a total of 15 credits. One elective class may be substituted by a German class. A regular course load is five classes.