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Service & Counselling

Students at Humboldt-Universit?t receive comprehensive support in all phases of their studies. From choosing a degree programme to possible crises and career planning, we are happy to assist you.

Please note: If you already have one, please always state your application number or matriculation number and, if applicable, a telephone number for a callback in your enquiry. We will endeavour to answer your enquiries as quickly as possible. Please do not send us the same enquiry more than once.

Counselling and Information Services

Central information & referral advice

Compass is the central point of contact for questions about applying and studying at Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin. If you cannot find an answer here, you will be forwarded to the relevant office.

Counselling service

The Counselling Service supports you in the decision-making process, with challenges in your studies and in planning your educational career.

  • Questions about choosing a degree programme & study options
  • Deciding on a degree programme
  • Questions about changing degree programme/subject or university
  • Studying without a high school diploma
  • Study problems

Study organisation & course of studies

Enrolment Office: Admission-free degree programmes (without NC)

The Enrolment Office is responsible for applications and enrolment in degree programmes without admission restrictions (without NC) as well as for all questions and concerns regarding the course of study for all degree programmes.

Overview of study programmes:

  • Course of study certificates
  • De-registration
  • re-registration
  • Part-time study
  • Semester of leave
  • Maternity leave

Admission office German and educational residents

The Admission office German and educational residents checks and processes the general admission requirements for applications for study places in degree programmes with restricted admission (NC). In addition, these offices are also responsible for the enrolment procedures for the applications assigned here.

Office hours

For undergraduate degree programmes:
Tel.: (+49) 30 2093 70354, Wednesday: 1-2 p.m.

For Master's degree programmes:
Tel.: (+49) 30 2093 70354, Wednesday: 1-2 p.m.

Enrolment office: Doctorate

If you have been admitted to doctoral studies, we will explain the steps you need to take to enrol or register for doctoral studies at Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin.

Examination service

The Examination Service supports students with all questions relating to examinations, from registration to the recognition of achievements. It offers advice and helps with organisational challenges.

Study programme counselling

You can obtain detailed information and advice on study prgoramme content, course structure and the organisation of your student timetable from the study programme counselling or the study offices. You will find these - as well as the contact details of those responsible for recognition in the institutes and faculties that offer your subject. You are welcome to use our institution finder for your search.

Please note that you can also find detailed information about the degree programmes in the study programme offer .

Service for student teachers

Contact persons, contact details and helpful information material on studying to become a teacher at Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin

RefCouncil

The Referent*innenrat (RefRat) represents the student body of Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin. It offers counselling on a wide range of different topics.

Student councils

Student councils are student representatives made up of students from a specific department or degree programme. In addition to numerous other tasks, they also provide advice on topics such as social counselling, student finance, student counselling and equal opportunities.

Problems, worries, conflicts

Psychological counselling

The Psychological Counselling Service at Humboldt-Universit?t offers personal counselling sessions and group offers for our students. Whether you have questions about your studies, personal challenges or psychological stress - you don't have to be alone.

Counselling for dropouts

Continuing your studies - yes or no? The dropout counselling service provides you with open-ended and appreciative support in making a decision that is right for you.

Conflict counselling

In the spirit of respectful cooperation, Humboldt-Universit?t pursues the goal of fair and respectful interaction between all members of the university in order to enable the best possible working and study conditions. Dealing constructively with conflicts is an important part of this. We support you in this endeavour.

International students

Semester abroad worldwide

Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin maintains university partnerships all over the world. This network offers students a wide range of opportunities to spend time abroad. From an initial overview to making travel arrangements - you will find all the information you need at our International Office.

Admission office for international students

Studying at Humboldt-Universit?t

Do you want to study for a degree at Humboldt-Universit?t or just spend an exchange semester here? Are you interested in an internship or other short-term programmes? Or are you already a student at Humboldt-Universit?t and want to go abroad? Then get in touch with our International Affairs team.

Equal opportunities: inclusion, diversity, anti-discrimination

Studying with disabilities and chronic illnesses

Hardship application, compensation for disadvantages, university life: Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin sees itself as a place of equal opportunities and inclusion. A disability should not and must not be a reason for exclusion from studying. The team is committed to ensuring that this understanding is put into practice. If you would like to make suggestions for improvement, requests or criticism on the subject of studying with a disability and/or chronic illness, please feel free to contact us.

Centre for Equal Opportunities

Gender equality, families, anti-discrimination and diversity, anti-Semitism prevention and much more.

The Centre for Equal Opportunities comprises the areas of gender equality and equal opportunities, family equality, anti-discrimination and diversity, anti-Semitism prevention, university health management and the office of the Berlin Equal Opportunities Programme.

Career prospects & career

Career Centre: Interface between studies and career

The Career Center is the competence centre for services at the interface between studying and working. This is what we offer:

  1. Acquisition of credit points in the interdisciplinary compulsory elective area (?WP)
  2. Workshops and counselling formats for career orientation

Humboldt Graduate School: Doctorate & academic career

Would you like to do a doctorate after your studies? The Humboldt Graduate School supports and advises you in all matters relating to your academic career.

Humboldt Innovation: Founding a start-up

Do you have an innovative start-up idea or want to drive your start-up forward? Humboldt Innovation helps students and scientists to turn their innovations into successful companies.

Any questions about the organisation of your studies?

How do I change my address? Where can I apply for a new PIN? Where can I get the Campus Card? We answer these and other practical questions in our FAQ.

And in our Moodle course, which will guide you through your studies.

Contact person not found?

Do you have questions and don't quite know who to contact? Our Compass hotline can help!

Compass hotline