Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin for Nigerian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
See official university website for current requirements.
Fees & Deadline
Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. English-taught programmes available in Social Sciences, Cultural Studies, Life Sciences, and Economics.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €600–€800. Application deadline: May 31 for winter semester. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. DAAD scholarships and DFG-funded positions available for Nigerian PhD students.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — contact supervisor directly
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
DAAD Scholarship (Development-Related Programs)
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Deutschlandstipendium
by Federal Government + Private sponsors · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →Berlin State Scholarship / HU Excellence Fellowships
by Humboldt University Berlin / Berlin State · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Can Nigerian students apply to Humboldt University Berlin with WAEC?
WAEC/NECO is accepted as your secondary school qualification, but it does not grant direct undergraduate entry to German universities. You will need to complete at least 1 year at a recognised Nigerian university or attend a Studienkolleg in Germany first. For Masters programmes, a Nigerian bachelor's degree qualifies you for direct application.
How much does Humboldt University Berlin cost for Nigerian students?
Tuition is completely free — even for non-EU international students from Nigeria. You only pay a semester administrative fee of approximately €330 per semester, which comes to around €660 per year. This makes HU Berlin one of the most affordable world-class universities for Nigerians.
What can I do after graduating from Humboldt University Berlin?
After graduating, Nigerian students can apply for an 18-month Job-Seeker Visa, which allows you to stay in Germany and search for work matching your qualification. Berlin's growing tech and startup scene offers strong employment prospects, especially for graduates in Social Sciences, Economics, and Life Sciences.
Tips for Applying to HU Berlin
Humboldt University Berlin is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious universities (QS #126), renowned for its research excellence in Social Sciences, Life Sciences, and Cultural Studies. For Nigerian students, the combination of zero tuition fees and Berlin's status as a global hub for tech, culture, and policy makes HU Berlin an exceptional choice. The 18-month job-seeker visa after graduation opens doors to Germany's thriving labour market, and DAAD scholarships can cover all living costs.
Official source: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Nigerian passport holders applying to Germany.
Cost of Living in Berlin
Student halls available but demand is high. Apply early through Studentenwerk Berlin.
Semester ticket covers Berlin public transport zones A and B.