Humboldt University, Faculty of Science Information Sheet Acadamic Year 2018/2019 For Exchange Students
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Humboldt University, Faculty of Science
Information Sheet Acadamic Year 2018/2019
For Exchange Students
1Humboldt University and the Faculty of Science
HUMBOLDT-UNIVERSITY THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Two hundred years ago, in 1810, Wilhelm von The natural sciences campus of Humboldt-
Humboldt's vision of a new type of university University is located in the district of
became reality. The newly founded Prussian Adlershof, part of the Berlin borough of
alma mater was the first to introduce the Treptow-Köpenick. In the early 20th century,
unity of research and teaching, to uphold the Germany’s first airport for motor-driven
ideal of research without restrictions and to airplanes opened nearby, and aeronautical
provide a comprehensive education for its research flourished at the time. Some of the
students. These principles of Wilhelm von impressive technological monuments have
Humboldt and a select group of lasted up to now. After the Second World
contemporaries soon became general practice War, the GDR Academy of Sciences as well as
throughout the world. A new era of university the GDR television studios came to Adlershof.
and academic research had begun. During it’s Since 1990, the area has changed noticeably
history, the Humboldt-University of Berlin has and developed into one of Europe's biggest
undergone many profound changes. The most locations of science and technology where a
recent reformation followed the Peaceful large number of business undertakings,
Revolution in East Germany in 1989. Many scientific institutes and the natural science
new outstanding professors were appointed departments of Humboldt-University have
from East and West, from Germany and from settled. The Humboldt-University Campus
abroad. As one of eleven German universities, Adlershof is located in the pulsating heart of
the Humboldt-Universität was chosen Berlin Adlershof Science City. The buildings,
“University of Excellence” in June 2012. It was which were built between 1998 and 2003,
successful in all three funding lines in the third provide first-class teaching and research
round of the Excellence Initiative of the facilities to the departments of Chemistry,
German federal and state governments and Geography, Computer Science, Mathematics,
awarded for its future concept “Educating Physics and Psychology. A compact campus,
Enquiring Minds: Individuality – Openness – excellent social infrastructure and
Guidance”. In an international comparison, contemporary, well-equipped buildings
Humboldt-University ranks among the top ten provide the best conditions for studying. It is
of German universities. Scientists here easy to find your way around and meet people
research socially relevant topics and here. The six mathematical and scientific
challenges of the future and communicate departments at Adlershof serve over 6,000
these with the public. Humboldt-Universität students from Germany and abroad.
invests all its energy in being a place of
excellent research and teaching. It’s aim is to
https://www.hu-
promote young talents and to positively
berlin.de/en/about/campus/adlershof
influence society and economy outside the
university framework.
https://www.hu-berlin.de/de/
2The Application Process at the Faculty of Science
NOMINATION AND REQUIRMENTS You will receive your confirmation
approx.:
You need to be enrolled at a University.
Your Erasmus-Coordinator needs to Winter Semester: Until the End of July
nominate you and send an E-Mail to
nadine.weber@hu-berlin.de. Summer Semester: Until the End of January
A B2 level in German is necessary.
Therefor you can take an online test. If
you get less than 61 points, you can also
VISA REQUIREMENTS
sign in for an intensive German class.
There are only a few English courses at EU nationals do not need a visa, as well as
Bachelor level. At Master level there will a few other countries.
Information on current entry regulations
be a few more.
and the application forms are available
In addition, we offer three International
from the Federal Foreign Office.
Programmes at the Faculty of Science.
ACCOMMODATION IN ADLERSHOF
ONLINE APPLICATION The student village is located on the
Here you can find the online application natural science campus and offers
platform. You will receive an E-Mail with a different types of furnished rooms. For
confirmation link which you need to log in more information visit the website or call:
in our application system. Tel.: +49 30 939 504 – 0.
If you need more information about how
to fill out the application klick here. Also be prepared concerning your health
Please submit the online application insurance and finances.
completely filled out.
ONLINE APPLICATION PERIOD
Winter Semester: 1st of April – 31st of May
Summer Semester: 1st of October – 30th of
November
CONFIRMATION
After we got your online application and
signed nomination form, we will send you
a confirmation letter including
information about your date of
matriculation.
3Studies at the Faculty of Science Be aware of the application deadline.
COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS BEFORE YOU LEAVE
If you need a signature on your
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Confirmation of Study Abroad and Letter
Full Year: 16.04.2018 – 16.02.2019 of Attendance please contact the
international office in Adlershof.
Winter Semester: 15.10.2018 – 16.02.2019
The Transcript of Records will be
Orientation Week: 08.10.2018
generated by the examination office. That
Summer Semester: 16.04.2018 – 21.07.2018 is not an automatism Please contact your
Orientation Week: 09.04.2018 examination office and send a list of all
your completed classes to the office. If
Please view the detailed Academic Calendar
needed please send also your
on our website.
Leistungsscheine.
GENERAL INFORMATION
COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
In the guide for international students you
On AGNES you can find the online
can find further information about the
catalogue with all the courses offered. The
Humboldt-University and your prospective
current classes are available:
stay.
Winter Semester: 1st of July
Summer Semester: 1st of February
You need to get 25 – 30 ECTS per
Semester and take at least one course at
your department. You are allowed to take
one or two courses beside your
department. Please be aware that you will
need a Leistungsschein to proof your
attendance and your grades, signed by the
professor.
As an international student you cannot
register online for classes. Please go to the
first appointment and talk to the lecturer.
EXAMINATION
The registration for your examination
takes place at the examination office of
your department.
Therefor you need the form "Anmeldung
zur Modulabschlussprüfung“.
4Contact Information
ERASMUS ID CODE D BERLIN13
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBPAGE https://www.hu-
berlin.de/en?set_language=en
OFFICE Humboldt-University International Office
Adlershof
ADDRESS Johann von Neumann House
Rudower Chaussee 25
12489 Berlin
MAIN INTERNATIONAL WEBPAGE https://www.international.hu-
berlin.de/en?set_language=en
ADLERSHOF INTERNATIONAL WEBPAGE https://fakultaeten.hu-
berlin.de/de/mnf/ls/internationales/fromabroad
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE ADLERSHOF Exchange and Study Abroad Manager
(Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences) Dr. Nadine Weber
nadine.weber@hu-berlin.de
Tel.: (030) 2093-8045
Student Assistant
Nastassja Herrmann
international.mnf@hu-berlin.de
ERASMUS-COODRINATORS OF DEPARTMENTS Geography Department
PD Dr. Mohsen Makki
erasmus.geographie@geo.hu-berlin.de
Department of Computer Science
Prof. Dr. Verena Hafner
hafner@informatik.hu-berlin.de
Department of Mathamatics
PD Dr. Olaf Müller
mullerol@mathematik.hu-berlin.de
Department of Physics
Dr. Sylke Blumstengel
erasmus@physik.hu-berlin.de
Department of Chemistry
Dr. Marit Gründer
marit.gruender@chemie.hu-berlin.de
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