Studying abroad has become more and more prestigious and popular in recent years. And let them trumpet on all sides that valuable Russian brains are sailing away to European universities and settling in foreign corporations, but talented applicants still do not give up trying to conquer European educational institutions. If the publicists of the Ministry of Education did not try to put pressure on the patriotic feelings of schoolchildren, but took measures to significantly improve the quality of education in national universities, then young people would not seek to quickly set off to Switzerland, America or Germany, but conscientiously received knowledge in their native universities and worked productively for the good of the motherland.
But so far, the quality of education, low-grade scientific programs, corrupt teachers significantly "hole" the reputation of domestic universities. Add to this the highest prestige of some of the world's universities, internship and practice opportunities in the best companies and clinics, the opportunity to be part of a high scientific community, as well as live in Europe, travel, visit the world's best libraries,museums, conferences and forums.
University of Berlin Humboldt is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in Europe. It is famous for its international programs, a huge valuable library, cooperation with the Charité clinic, and the highest quality of education.
General facts about Humboldt Universitat
The university is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world every time. In 2016, the most prestigious Times Higher Education World University Ranking ranked the Humboldt University of Berlin 49th out of 200. This list takes into account many aspects of the educational process: the learning environment, academic income, social life.
And in some speci alties, such as mathematics or medicine, it is in the top ten.
29 university professors have won Nobel Prizes over the years. But not only they made the glory of this educational institution. Also among the graduates of the university were the most influential economists, writers, politicians and public figures: Otto von Bismarck, Heinrich Heine, Ludwig Feuerbach, Karl Marx, Alfred Wegener.
Before 1933, Albert Einstein himself was a professor at this university.
In 1987, the synthesis of amphetamine by chemist Lazar Edeleanu was first performed in the laboratory of the university.
The famous German doctor Heinrich Quincke (yes, it was he who described the allergic reaction "Quincke's edema") studied and conducted most of his research at this Berlin university.
HistoryHumboldt University of Berlin
The university has a long history. The first classes began in 1810. Training began in five speci alties. Even then, only the leading luminaries of European scientific thought became professors of the institution. The university developed rapidly, but in the era of National Socialism, the persecution of professors and students of Jewish nationality began, the regression continued throughout the war era. Its apotheosis was the mass burning of books in May 1933. After that, more than half of the teachers left the staff of the institution, the university, once the center of humanitarian thought, became another ordinary mouthpiece of Nazi propaganda.
Classes began again in 1946 in buildings not destroyed by the war, since 1949 the university was named after Humboldt.
Where is Humboldt University?
The main building of the university is located in the central area of Berlin on one of the most picturesque streets in Europe Unter den Linden, not far from the parliament building. A visit to this architectural ensemble is included in most sightseeing tours of Berlin.
Here are all the humanities, law, administration and economics departments.
Not far from Berlin Central Station, north of Mitte, is the Nord building. It houses a medical center and science departments.
Exact sciences are taught in the Adlershof building in the SouthEast Berlin.
Also, on the basis of the university, there is the largest library in Berlin and several libraries of faculties. Their funds include more than 6 million books, as well as subscriptions to 10,000 leading periodicals and access to 250 unique databases.
The main library in the city center is a "book paradise", a huge historic building where students can read overlooking the picturesque central square. The library has cozy separate rooms for 5-6 people for scientific discussions, preparation of materials in groups.
Humboldt University: faculties, directions, speci alties
- Faculty of Law. Speci alties: political science, fundamentals of German law, mediation, intellectual property.
- Faculty of Horticulture and Agriculture.
- Faculty of Economic Sciences. Speci alties: corporate finance, economics and statistics, applied economics.
- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Majors: biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, computer science, mathematics, geography, history, ethnology, social sciences.
- Faculty of Philosophy. Speci alties: philology, linguistics, literature, cultural studies, art history, pedagogy.
- Faculty of Theology. Speci alties: psychology of religion, ancient languages, history of religion.
- Faculty of Medicine. Speci alties: cardiology, surgery, ophthalmology.
Cooperation between the university and the Charité clinic
Charite Clinic is the largestmedical institution in Berlin and the entire eastern region. This huge he alth care center has many divisions and works in close cooperation with Humboldt University. It is difficult to overestimate the prestige and status of the Charite clinic, because what is worth is only the fact that 50% of our deputies are regularly examined and treated there. The clinical laboratory and a huge research center conduct advanced research and drug testing. But students practice not only in the science center, they also do full-fledged internships in the clinic and hospital.
No clinic in Europe has so many outstanding doctors. An internship at the Charite for medical students is a coveted experience. It is free for inpatient medical students.
Many have probably seen the news about the revolutionary breakthrough in medicine, how the first invasive operation was performed entirely by "hands" of the robot. So, it was at the Charité. This robot is still "working" there. His name is Da Vinci.
Tuition fees at Humboldt University
Education at Humboldt University, the flagship, advanced educational institution of old Europe, is free. However! You still need to have some financial savings. The only fee that is charged to each student is 600 euros per year - a student fee. But this is not just a board "into the pipe". These contributions are fairly well distributed and turn into a system of benefits for students. For example, a free metro pass, a discount on entrance tickets to museums, a discount onmeals in the iconic student canteen Menza, where famous politicians also eat with pleasure, there are several sections of German, European, Oriental cuisine and a large section for vegans.
There are also bonus courses that are paid separately if the student has a desire to attend them. Accommodation is also paid separately.
Education in the German student center can be absolutely free or even profitable. To do this, you need to be a very talented, socially active student. The university has many scholarships and research grants from various investors. The list of current offers can be found on the university website.
How to get into Humboldt University? How to get admission to study in Germany?
How is it possible for a simple smart Russian student to enter one of the most prestigious universities in Europe?
Great brains are not enough to get into the Humboldt University of Berlin. The admission process is very complex and multifaceted. But not only because of the archival high prestige of the university itself, but also because of the general policy of Germany in the educational sphere. The point is the difference in curricula between Germany and the CIS countries.
With only one high school diploma, they will not be admitted to any university in Germany. You need to take another course at the Studienkolleg. This is an intermediate institution where applicants are helped to fill knowledge gaps in their chosen subjects.
Applications must be submitted immediately to the University of Berlinnamed after Humboldt. And the university already has a Studienkolleg, where you should take a kind of preparatory course. After that, you must pass the exam. The decision of the selection committee will finally depend on its results.
Also, a TOEFL or IELTS certificate confirming knowledge of the German language must be attached to the list of documents. Training is conducted only in German. Therefore, each applicant is required to have a minimum level of B1 or B2.
You also need to take care of obtaining a visa in advance. It is best to send a package of documents so that the university in response sends a preliminary invitation for a visa. Or apply in advance for a guest or tourist visa, and after a positive decision on admission, extend the student visa at the consulate.
Also, a motivation letter must be attached to the list of documents - a kind of free-form statement in which the applicant describes why he wants to study at this particular university. It is also useful to provide documents that characterize the applicant on the positive side: important certificates, letters of recommendation, positive references from places of work or internship, etc.
All documents must be submitted duplicated in German with the seal of a notary.
It is much easier to organize a few unforgettable educational years in Germany if you apply to Humboldt University after studying at the first or second year of university in your home country. In suchIn this case, the need to take courses at the Studienkolleg is leveled, the student will most likely reach the age of majority, improve his knowledge of the German language. Then the admission can be issued as a student exchange. Humboldt University has exchange programs ranging from six months to three years.
The admission process can seem complicated. But only the difference in educational programs and the bureaucratically complicated procedure for obtaining a visa complicates it. But on the part of the university, all steps have been taken to simplify the process of accepting international students as much as possible.
You can apply online. It will be considered remotely, all the necessary invitations are already sent upon request. Many exchange programs and cooperation with other world universities have been organized.
At least 20% of foreign students study at Humboldt University annually, several hundred of them from Russia.
Accommodation in Berlin. Humboldt University Dormitory
Modern Berlin destroys all archaic Soviet ideas about the capital city of the GDR. This is a very picturesque, freedom-loving and tolerant city with a special democratic creative atmosphere. International culture, cuisine, and architecture flourish in Berlin. The city welcomes international tourists and students. Students in Berlin are a special caste. They enjoy a lot of benefits for travel, visits to museums, exhibitions, and other cultural events.
In a university dormitory, prices range from 160 to 360 euros per month. The cheapest option is accommodation in a triple room. renta room in a hostel can be at least six months. Students who enter short courses (4-5 months) are forced to rent an apartment in Berlin. Finding suitable accommodation in this city is not a matter of one day, so you need to prepare in advance, settle in a hotel for a day or two, find accommodation.
Student reviews of the Humboldt University of Berlin
Reviews of students about Humboldt University are full of enthusiasm and details.
Most often, students are transferred to Germany after several years of study in their home country. Applicants immediately after school can very rarely afford to study at a higher educational institution in Berlin due to minority, differences in curricula, and lack of experience. Already successful students have something to compare with.
Students underline how much the Berlin university respects the right to quality education of every person. There are special kindergartens in the dormitories, where they work with children while student mothers study. Also, students are awarded a third more scholarships and grants from famous women.
The main building is a historical monument, but just like other university buildings, it is fully equipped for students with disabilities, there are elevators, ramps, rest rooms, special places.
There are dozens of different menu options in the dining room for people of different faiths, for allergy sufferers, dishes without milk, gluten, animalsproducts, etc.
Humboldt University in Berlin is also praised for the special nature of teaching, for the taste with which the educational process is organized. All specialists are true professionals in their fields. Classes do not have a clear division into lectures and seminars, most of the time in pairs is given to mutual dialogues and discussions of theses. Even eminent scientists with dozens of regalia consider themselves obliged to listen to each student, because any opinion has the right to exist. Each student, regardless of speci alty, studies the discipline "practice of scientific dialogue".
Visiting exhibitions, cultural centers of multifaceted Berlin, museums and even sales in KaDeWe is an important part of a progressive and fun learning process.
