HUWISU Summer Program 2024

HUWISU Summer University offers a wide range of academic courses with a hands-on methodology. While gaining knowledge and meeting international students, HUWISU participants are welcome to join the extra-curricular activities to experience Berlin life, and learn about its history and culture.

Enrollment in HUWISU courses is open to students who are:

• enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. programs: Please see the respective course level on our website.
• at least 18 years old.
• able to provide proof of sufficient English proficiency for subject courses - at least higher intermediate language level. The following tests are accepted as proof of English proficiency:
  • TOEFL IBT minimum 90 - at least 20 in each skill
  • TOEFL paper based test - minimum 580 - at least 50 in each skill
  • IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill
  • TOEIC minimum 685 in all skills
  • CEFR minimum C1
  • CET-4 (China) 550
  • CET-6 (China) 490
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - grade C
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate - grade B
• able to provide proof of German language proficiency for German language courses. Therefore a German Language Evaluation Survey will be requested during the application procedure. Please refer to the Common European Language Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Individuals whose educational background and experience qualify them for the courses they wish to take, and who have submitted their statement of purpose (letter of motivation).

The participation fee consists of a one-off non-refundable program fee and the course fee:

• The program fee is 160,- Euros for on-site courses and 60,- Euros for online courses. It is levied at a flat-rate and covers the administrative tasks associated with the enrollment process and course management.
• The fees of the individual courses vary. For the respective course fees, please check the "About the Course" tab, which can be found via the catalog.

The course fee includes:

• Academic lessons (subject courses/ language courses/ online courses)
• Class-related excursions / virtual tours
• Cultural program: The cultural program includes additional activities outside the classroom. We offer visits to political institutions, historical sights, museums, guest speakers, and events typical for Berlin. Although the cultural program is not mandatory, it is highly recommended and we encourage you to take part in this unique possibility to learn more about the German capital, its history and culture, and your fellow students.
• (Online) course materials, e.g. textbooks, course binders, Humboldt’s e-learning platform Moodle
• Computer and internet access at the Computer and Media Service at Humboldt-Universität for on-site students as well as Moodle access.
• Local English-speaking student tutors will be available for questions and conversation during all cultural activities. Additionally, the HUWISU office is open from Monday to Friday from 9 am till 5pm during the course periods.

Class changes and cancellation policy

• It is possible to change language courses, subject courses and online courses up until four weeks before the course start date, provided that the maximum number of participants on the new course has not been reached. It is not possible to change subject courses once the course has already begun. Exemptions can be made for language courses if the teachers of both language courses (language levels) approve the change. Should the participant wish to change specialized courses within/after the four weeks before the course start date, he/she will have to pay a fee of 50,- Euros.
• If you cannot attend the courses, cancellation is possible 4 weeks prior to the start of the course and always has to be done in writing or in electronic form via email. In case of proper cancellation, the participant will regain the course fee minus bank charges or credit card fees. The program fee shall not be reimbursed in the event of withdrawal. In case of a withdrawal within 4 weeks prior to the start of the program, a reimbursement is not possible. Exceptions shall be made in the following events: acute medical condition/illness (medical certificate must be provided) before the HUWISU program starts and/or rejection of visa application for the participation in the HUWISU program.
• The International Department reserves the right to cancel courses 4 weeks prior to the start of the course if less than 6 people sign up for the course. In this case, the concerned participants will be contacted and informed about alternatives. If there is no satisfactory solution for the participant, the participation can be cancelled at no charge. The participation fee shall be reimbursed in full minus bank charges or credit card fees.
• There exists no right of reimbursement in case of no-show or termination of participation after the start date.

Expenses:

Other expenses to consider include:

• Visa costs (depending on nationality)
• Flight ticket (round trip)
• Health and liability insurance
• Accommodation
• Other living expenses, e.g. food, phone, internet, activities.
  
  A helpful compilation on the cost of living for students in Germany can be found on the DAAD website.

Discounts

• Alumni
• Alumni of HUWISU receive a discount of 50 Euros on the program fee.
• Combination
• Students who participate in more than one course at HUWISU during summer sessions or the winter session receive a discount of 50 Euros on the total course fee.
• Partner University
• Students from partner universities of Humboldt-Universität receive a discount of 50 Euros on the program fee. In this case, please mention the name of your university in the comment field.

Scholarships & Funding

The following institutions may give you information about scholarship opportunities:

• Your home university
• The government of your country
• Organizations cooperating with Germany
• Scholarship databases of your country's Ministry of Education

Scholarships for attending Summer and Winter University (HUWISU) at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin are also awarded by Santander Consumer Bank and external funding organizations, i.e. DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service).