# We are Humboldt
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## Your way to Humboldt-Universität
[Study programme](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/study/study-programme)
[Academic institutions](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/universitaet/organisation/all-institutions-and-facilities/academic-institutions)
[Welcome Centre](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/university/international/coming-to-hu/welcome-centre/overview)
## News
03/11/2026
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Research
Berlin University Alliance
### [Excellence network confirmed: Continued funding for the Berlin University Alliance](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/news/detail/exzellenzverbund-bestaetigt-weiterfoerderung-fuer-die-berlin-university-alliance)
The Berlin University Alliance will continue to receive funding as part of the Excellence Strategy, thereby making history.
03/13/2026
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Open Humboldt
### [Girls' Day 2026 at Humboldt-Universität](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/news/detail/girls-day-2026-at-humboldt-university)
Whether it’s quantum physics, robot programming or battery chemistry: the institutes at HU in Adlershof are opening their laboratories and inviting school pupils to experience high-tech careers and research first-hand.
03/13/2026
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Research
### [From the excavation to the museum](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/news/detail/from-the-excavation-to-the-museum)
The first finds from the SIRIS Project, which is based at the Winckelmann Institute for Classical Archaeology at Humboldt-Universität, are already on display at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Siritide in Policoro.
03/13/2026
### [Transforming Heritage: Research, policy and practice in dialogue about the future of cultural heritage](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/news/detail/transforming-heritage-forschung-politik-und-praxis-im-dialog-ueber-die-zukunft-des-kulturerbes)
Discussion panel at Humboldt-Universität on the role of research in political decisions on cultural heritage with UNESCO and the Foreign Office.
03/12/2026
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Open Humboldt
### [Literary discussion with contemporary authors from Ireland](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/news/detail/literary-discussion-with-contemporary-authors-from-ireland)
On 18 March, Humboldt-Universität will host a discussion entitled "Writing the World, Writing the Island: Irish Writers in Conversation" with award-winning Irish writers, including Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch.
[More articles](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/news)
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[### We are excellent
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HU is part of the Berlin University Alliance (BUA), Germany's first and only university consortium of excellence. The aim of the BUA is to jointly promote cutting-edge research and strengthen Berlin as an international centre of science.](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/research-teaching/excellence-strategy/berlin-university-alliance)
[### We are international
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Students and academics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin benefit from its excellent research infrastructure and the intellectual vibrancy of Berlin. International networks and partnerships facilitate study and research stays worldwide.](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/university/international/overview)
[### We are European
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As part of Circle U., an alliance of nine universities across the continent, HU creates new and innovative European opportunities in learning, teaching and research. Circle U.'s offers are directed at students, academics and staff alike.](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/university/international/cooperations/strategic-networks/circle-u)
## Studying at the HU
Studying at Humboldt-Universität is unique: it combines interdisciplinary education, research and practice. With more than 170 degree programmes, we offer students early participation in research projects and encourage critical thinking and open dialogue beyond the curriculum.
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Julia Baier
## Studying at the HU
Studying at Humboldt-Universität is unique: it combines interdisciplinary education, research and practice. With more than 170 degree programmes, we offer students early participation in research projects and encourage critical thinking and open dialogue beyond the curriculum.
## Research & Teaching
Following the example of our namesake, research and teaching at Humboldt-Universität are directly linked. This explicitly includes early-career researchers who are able to conduct independent research and teaching at an early stage. HU is an excellent research university that achieves top results in many areas in national and international comparisons.
**Photo:**
Matthias Heyde
## Research & Teaching
Following the example of our namesake, research and teaching at Humboldt-Universität are directly linked. This explicitly includes early-career researchers who are able to conduct independent research and teaching at an early stage. HU is an excellent research university that achieves top results in many areas in national and international comparisons.
[Read more](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/research-teaching/overview)
## Open Humboldt
Under the motto Open Humboldt, we share our knowledge, expertise and infrastructure beyond the campus boundaries. We are in constant dialogue with business and society. We want to inform and inspire people, promote and enable participation.
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Philipp Plum
## Open Humboldt
Under the motto Open Humboldt, we share our knowledge, expertise and infrastructure beyond the campus boundaries. We are in constant dialogue with business and society. We want to inform and inspire people, promote and enable participation.
[Read more](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/open-humboldt)
## Our university
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin combines academic excellence with social responsibility. Guided by Humboldt's legacy, it stands for free, independent research, research-based learning and an open exchange of knowledge with society. It offers space for diversity, critical debate and new perspectives - right in the heart of Berlin, with a global network.
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Andreas Süß
## Our university
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin combines academic excellence with social responsibility. Guided by Humboldt's legacy, it stands for free, independent research, research-based learning and an open exchange of knowledge with society. It offers space for diversity, critical debate and new perspectives - right in the heart of Berlin, with a global network.
[Read more](https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/university/overview)
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