Guide for International Students
3 Course counselling and application procedure
-- 3 Course counselling and application procedure
- 3.1 Counselling on courses, subjects and application procedure
- 3.2 Aspects of the course structure at German universities
- 3.2.1 Bachelor's courses
- 3.2.2 Master's courses
- 3.2.3 Teacher training courses
- 3.3 Entry requirements
- 3.3.1 Educational qualifications for entrance
- 3.3.2 Language requirements
- 3.4 Submitting an application and deadlines to be met
- 3.4.1 Preliminary consideration of applications by uni-assist
- 3.4.2 Exceptions to the uni-assist procedure
- 3.4.2.1 Students with German Abitur
- 3.4.2.2 Doctoral students
- 3.4.2.3 Applicants for higher semester courses in medicine
- 3.5 Documents to be attached to an application
- 3.6 Feedback after submitting an application
- 3.7 Application formalities for programme exchange students
- 3.8 Doctoral studies
4 Before entering the Federal Republic of Germany
-- 4 Before entering the Federal Republic of Germany
- 4.1 Visa formalities necessary for studies in Germany
- 4.1.1 Applying for a visa
- 4.1.2 Confirmation of application, applicant's visa
- 4.2 Financing of studies in Germany
- 4.3 Health insurance coverage
- 4.4 Finding accommodation in Berlin
- 4.4.1 Student halls of residence
- 4.4.2 Accommodation provision for exchange students
- 4.4.3 Student hotels
- 4.4.4 The private accommodation market
5 On arrival
-6 Studies
-- 6 Studies
- 6.1 Information for the beginning of studies
- 6.1.1 The course catalogue | AGNES
- 6.1.2 E-Learning Platform | Moodle
- 6.1.3 A few practical tips
- 6.2 Teaching formats
- 6.2.1 Lectures | Vorlesungen
- 6.2.2 Seminars | Seminare
- 6.3 Assessment of performance
- 6.3.1 Proof of academic attainment
- 6.3.2 The grading system
- 6.4 Contact persons
- 6.4.1 Course Counselling Services | Studienfachberatungen
- 6.4.2 Student Course Counselling Services and Student Councils
- 6.4.3 Examination Boards | Prüfungsbüros
- 6.4.4 Liaison staff for international students at the faculties | Vertrauensdozent/innen
- 6.4.5 Student Enrolment Office | Immatrikulationsbüro
- 6.4.5.1 Renewing registration | Rückmeldung
- 6.4.5.2 Leave of Absence | Beurlaubung
- 6.4.5.3 Exmatriculation | Exmatrikulation
- 6.4.5.4 Changing the course of study or university
- 6.4.6 The International Department | Abteilung Internationales
- 6.4.7 Professional School of Education
- 6.5 A period of study outside Germany
- 6.6 Libraries
- 6.7 Student canteens and cafeterias
- 6.8 HU Computer Services
- 6.9 Language courses at Humboldt-Universität
- 6.10 Humboldt International Campus
- 6.11 Training options during studies
- 6.12 Sports at university
7 Special features of studying on the basis of an exchange programme
-8 Aspects of particular relevance for international students
-- 8 Aspects of particular relevance for international students
- 8.1 How to finance studies
- 8.1.1 Student jobs
- 8.1.2 Finding a student job
- 8.1.3 Scholarships and foundations
- 8.2 Points of contact for students in need
- 8.2.2 General Counselling Services | Allgemeine Studienberatung und -information
- 8.2.3 Counselling for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses
- 8.2.4 Student Parliament | StuPa and Student Council | RefRat
- 8.2.5 Student Welfare Organisation | Studierendenwerk Berlin
- 8.2.6 Christian Student Associations
- 8.2.7 The Commissioner for Integration and Migration of the Berlin Senate
9 Student life at Humboldt-Universität
-- 9 Student life at Humboldt-Universität
- 9.1 Meeting fellow students
- 9.1.1 Student Councils in the faculties | Fachschaften
- 9.1.2 Students Welcome Centre
- 9.1.3 Mentoring Programme 'studis4studis'
- 9.1.4 Clubs and community initiatives
- 9.1.5 Cultural offerings at HU
- 9.1.6 Humboldt newspapers
- 9.2 Public transport services
- 9.2.1 Out and about in Berlin with the semester ticket
- 9.2.2 Berlin by bike
- 9.3 Shopping in Berlin
- 9.4 Bookshops
- 9.5 Post offices
- 9.6 Telephone providers
- 9.7 Broadcasting licence fee
- 9.8 Housing benefits
- 9.9 Household contents, personal liability and accident insurance
- 9.10 The International Student Identity Card
- 9.11 Cinemas, theatres and opera houses in Berlin
- 9.12 Student travel agencies
- 9.13 Travel