Registration

How to register for the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin’s Lifelong Learning courses?

Are you interested in one of the new courses? Two? Maybe all? You will find all relevant information about the application process on this page.

Admission requirements

Registration

Registration deadlines

Admission requirements

To participate in one of the Lifelong Learning classes, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be a professional, a recent graduate or be enrolled as a university student (3rd year or more) or a doctoral candidate.
  • Write a letter of motivation and upload it to the MoveOn application portal. The letter should be 350 to 400 words, must be in English and answer the following questions: Why do you want to participate in the course? What are your expectations from the course?
  • Have an English language level B2. All courses are taught in English, including the readings. For the understanding of the texts and the discussions in class, a language-level of at least B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
  • Have at least 2 years of academic experience as a student in the past, and be familiar with the basics of academic research and writing.

Registration

  1. Browse our course catalog. The course descriptions are linked on the Lifelong Learning main page.

  2. Register on our MoveOn application portal and start the application process.

    • Fill in all the fields and state the course title(s) you would like to participate in.
    • Upload your motivation letter (one per course). The motivation letter must answer the following questions: Why do you want to take this course, and what expectations do you have for it?
    • Upload proof of your language proficiency.
    • If you are an enrolled student: upload a photo or scan of your valid student ID.

  1. Mark each page as complete and submit your application.
  2. After you have completed your online registration, we will review your application. You will receive an email from us with the confirmation and a payment request.


Please read the Code of Conduct (PDF) for the Humboldt International Campus at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin carefully before registering.

Registration deadlines

The registration deadline is listed on each course page. Be aware that classes might fill up before the registration period ends. Early registration is therefore recommended. For those interested in a course that has no available spots, kindly get in touch with our team. They will inform you about the waiting list and other possibilities.