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Humboldt University of Berlin Fees for Indian Students

HU Berlin (Berlin) is known for classic research university in central Berlin. Below: tuition, living costs in Berlin, the total in rupees and loan options.

  • Total ≈ ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
  • Tuition €700 – €800 a year
  • Intakes: Winter semester (Oct)
  • Typical loan ₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh

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How much does HU Berlin cost for Indian students?

A 2-year master's at Humboldt University of Berlin costs about ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of €700 – €800 a year, living costs of about €11,904 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.

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Official sources: Humboldt University of Berlin — official website · German Missions in India — Student visa

HU Berlin at a glance

Location
Berlin, Germany
Type
Public university
Known for
Classic research university in central Berlin
Tuition (international)
€700 – €800 a year
Fee note
No tuition — only the semester contribution (≈ €350–400 a semester)
Living costs used
€11,904 a year
Total for 2 years
₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
Intakes
Winter semester (Oct), Summer semester (Apr)
English tests
IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
Work during study
140 full days or 280 half days per year
After graduation
Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree
Official website
hu-berlin.de

Fee breakdown

HU Berlin cost for Indian students

2-year master's, at €1 ≈ ₹109. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.

HU Berlin cost for Indian students
CostPer yearTotal (2 years)
Tuition€700 – €800 a year₹1.5 lakh – ₹1.7 lakh
Living costs€11,904 a year₹26 lakh
One-time costs (visa, flights, deposits)—₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh
Total—₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh

Popular programs

Programs Indian students choose at HU Berlin

Master's in Computer Science

A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security.

Master's in Economics

A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy.

Compare

HU Berlin vs similar universities in Germany

The 6 closest by total cost; 3 of them cost less in total.

HU Berlin vs similar universities in Germany
UniversityCityTuition a yearTotal in ₹
HU Berlin (this page)Berlin€700 – €800₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
RWTH AachenAachen€700 – €800₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
TU BerlinBerlin€700 – €800₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
TU DresdenDresden€700 – €800₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
FU BerlinBerlin€600 – €800₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
Goethe UniversityFrankfurt€600 – €800₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
BonnBonn€600 – €800₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh

Living there

Living costs in Berlin

Start-up capital with an English-friendly job market and rising rents. A room in shared housing usually costs €500 – €800 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is €12,500 – €16,100.

For the cost table we use €11,904 a year — €992 a month — the blocked-account amount for the student visa. During your studies you can work 140 full days or 280 half days per year.

Indian applicants need an APS certificate before applying for the German student visa.

Funding

How Indian students fund HU Berlin

Typical loan: ₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh. EMIs on a ₹24 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.

How Indian students fund HU Berlin
Interest rate7 years10 years15 years
9%₹38,614₹30,402₹24,342
10.5%₹40,466₹32,384₹26,530
12%₹42,367₹34,433₹28,804

Timeline

Applying to HU Berlin for the Winter semester 2027 intake

  1. 01

    10–12 months before

    Take IELTS; shortlist programs at HU Berlin and similar universities.

  2. 02

    8–10 months before

    Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.

  3. 03

    6–9 months before

    Apply on HU Berlin's application portal and to scholarships.

  4. 04

    4–6 months before

    Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh).

  5. 05

    2–4 months before

    Apply for the German national (D) visa for study: get the APS certificate (mandatory for Indian applicants).

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Tuition is €700 – €800 a year for international students (no tuition — only the semester contribution (≈ €350–400 a semester)). With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh.

At €1 ≈ ₹109, a year's tuition is about ₹0.8 lakh – ₹0.9 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.

Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 3 cost less in total and 3 cost more. HU Berlin's tuition is above the middle of our Germany list.

Yes, within visa rules: 140 full days or 280 half days per year. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.

Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh.

Winter semester (Oct), Summer semester (Apr). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.

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